{"id":1972184,"date":"2024-03-18T16:50:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T20:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=1972184"},"modified":"2024-04-15T16:47:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:47:18","slug":"espresso-martini-recipe","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/espresso-martini-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Espresso Martini"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you enjoy cocktails, then you\u2019ve probably heard of the espresso martini. It soared in popularity in 2021 and grew into a full-on craze during 2022\u2014similar to other drinks of that year, like the Aperol spritz<\/a> and the Negroni sbagliato<\/a>.\u00a0On TikTok, videos about the drink have been viewed more than 806 million times. And in 2022, Food + Wine<\/em><\/a> declared that it \u201creigns supreme\u201d among cocktails.<\/p>\n

Bartenders often comment that when one person orders an espresso martini, suddenly everyone wants one. If you’ve caught the craving, we\u2019ll show you how to make an espresso martini at home so you can enjoy this popular libation anytime.<\/p>\n

What is an espresso martini?<\/h2>\n

A classic vodka\u00a0martini<\/a> is a blend of vodka with dry vermouth. An espresso martini keeps the vodka but then takes a dark turn, with bitter espresso<\/a> and a shot of coffee liqueur\u2014like Kahlua. When the ingredients are shaken with ice and poured into a glass they develop a light brown layer of foam on top. Three coffee beans garnish the attractive drink.<\/p>\n

The espresso martini is a relatively young cocktail, first shaken in 1983 by a legendary London bartender named Dick Bradsell. He created it for a young model who requested a cocktail that would \u201cwake her up.\u201d It was reportedly the preferred drink of 1990s supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss.<\/p>\n

Why did the espresso martini have a resurgence?<\/h2>\n

There are a couple of possibilities as to why the espresso martini returned to the spotlight in 2022. Overall 1990s nostalgia could be one reason. Some claim a paparazzi photo of Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet drinking espresso martinis with Larry David also helped fuel the trend.<\/p>\n

Whatever the reason, the research firm CGA by Nielsen IQ reported that the caffeinated concoction entered the top-10 list of most-ordered cocktails at U.S. bars, displacing classics like the Manhattan. Beverage conglomerate Pernod Ricard noted that its sales of Kahlua (one of the drink\u2019s key ingredients) hit a new record, growing by double digits globally.<\/p>\n

Espresso Martini Ingredients<\/h2>\n

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