To make an espresso martini, you will need the following ingredients:
- 30ml vodka
- 30ml Kahlua or other coffee liqueur
- 30ml espresso
- ice
Here’s how to make the drink:
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add the vodka, Kahlua, and espresso to the shaker.
- Shake well until the shaker is cold to the touch, about 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon or a coffee bean, if desired.
History:
The espresso martini is a cocktail that combines espresso, vodka, and Kahlua or another coffee liqueur. The origins of the drink are somewhat disputed, but it is generally believed to have been created in the 1980s.
One popular story is that the espresso martini was invented by Dick Bradsell, a bartender at Freds Club in Soho, London. According to this story, a supermodel came into the bar and requested a drink that would “wake me up, and then f**k me up.” Bradsell responded by mixing together vodka, Kahlua, and a shot of espresso, and the espresso martini was born.
Another theory is that the espresso martini was developed in the United States in the 1980s, where it became popular in the 1990s. Regardless of its exact origins, the espresso martini has become a popular and iconic cocktail around the world.
What is Khalua: Kahlua is a brand of coffee-flavored liqueur that is made from a blend of Arabica coffee beans, sugar, and corn syrup. It is produced in Veracruz, Mexico and has a dark brown color and a sweet, coffee-like flavor. Kahlua is often used as an ingredient in cocktails, such as the White Russian and the Espresso Martini, and can also be enjoyed on its own or over ice. The word “Kahlua” is derived from the Nahuatl word “cahualoa,” which means “house of the clever ones.”
