Espresso Martini — The most stylish coffee cocktail, rich and smooth, a must-have for nightlife ☕️🍸✨

The Espresso Martini is a modern cocktail made with fresh espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and sugar syrup. Created in the 1990s by London bartender Dick Bradsell, it quickly became a global sensation. Known for its balance of coffee flavor, the richness of the liquor, and a subtle sweetness, the drink boasts a smooth, frothy texture, making it a trendy favorite at Hong Kong bars, after-dinner parties, and parties. I highly recommend it for its rich, stimulating flavor, perfectly blending the pleasures of alcohol and coffee!

Espresso Martini Classic Recipe

• 40-60 ml of vodka

• 20-30 ml coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa, Mr. Black)

• 20-30 ml fresh espresso (be sure to chill to avoid diluting the cocktail)

• Simple Syrup 10-15 ml (adjust according to sweetness)

• Plenty of ice

• Coffee beans for garnish (3 beans is the classic)

Standard production steps

1. In a shaker, add vodka, coffee liqueur, cooled espresso, and syrup and fill with ice.

2. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to mix the ingredients thoroughly and produce fine milk foam.

3. Filter and pour into a chilled cocktail or martini glass. Fine milk foam will appear on the top.

4. Decorate with 3 coffee beans to add aroma and a sense of ceremony.

Taste characteristics

The Espresso Martini's onset is characterized by a rich coffee aroma and a robust alcoholic punch. The vodka adds a clean, crisp body, the coffee liquor offers a balanced bittersweetness, and the syrup rounds out the flavor. The shaken milk foam layer enhances the delicate texture, and one sip offers the dual pleasure of a caffeine boost and a subtle alcohol intoxication. I find this drink perfect for an after-work drink, a post-party, or a weekend tipple; it's both refreshing and immersive.

Fun Facts & Variations

• Adding the shaker after the espresso has cooled will ensure that the milk foam is more uniform and not too watery.

• There is no espresso machine, so you can use cold brew or pour-over espresso, but with slightly less foam.

• You can add or reduce the amount of syrup according to the sweetness, and you can also replace the sugar with vanilla syrup.

• If you like creamy texture, you can add a little fresh cream or egg white (it will make the foam thicker but unorthodox).

• I love to have a cup during the midnight snack time, which gives me energy and a slightly tipsy feeling.

The Espresso Martini is a premium cocktail that combines style, energy, and rich flavor, making it a must-try in Hong Kong bars. Whether it's a relaxing after-work drink, the end of dinner, or a party starter, an Espresso Martini is guaranteed to refresh you and make you look stylish, perfectly bridging the gap between day and night! ☕️🍸✨ #EspressoMartini: An in-depth guide from the Hong Kong local ☕️🍸✨