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Coffee cocktail

Espresso martini

Vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso shaken into a cold foam-topped cocktail.

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Where it came from

London, England

1980s

Bartender Dick Bradsell created it in London, reportedly after a young model asked for something that would wake her up and then mess her up.

Make it at home

Starting recipe

You'll need

Espresso
36 g
Vodka
40 ml
Coffee liqueur
20 ml
  1. 01

    Build

    Shake espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur and ice hard, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  2. 02

    Serve

    Serve immediately and adjust sweetness or dilution to taste.

At a café

Recipes and café sizes vary. Use this as the clearest starting point, then make it yours.