The Espresso Martini

Legendary Soho bartender Dick Bradsell is most often credited with the creation of this eye-opening cocktail in the late 1980s, and it experienced a bit of a resurgence in the early 2020s.  While it’s not technically a true martini (thanks to the fact it contains neither gin or vermouth), we think a cocktail this special can call itself whatever it wants.

Ingredients

1 ½ oz. Nikka Coffey Vodka 
½ oz. Luxardo Espresso
1 Espresso Coffee
3 Coffee beans for Garnish

Directions

Add liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake and double strain. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.