Espresso Martini

Giuseppe Gonzalez, Suffolk Arms | New York

Espresso Martini at Suffolk Arms

This blend of vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh espresso—first called the Vodka Espresso—is universally regarded as a modern classic cocktail. It is, in fact, the most influential and popular java drink to come along since the Irish Coffee. Dick Bradsell famously created the drink at the request of a supermodel who asked for something that would, “Wake her up, then fuck her up.” This version comes by way of New York’s Suffolk Arms, which has a section of its menu dedicated to influential vodka drinks.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 3/4 ounce coffee liqueur, preferably Galliano Ristretto
  • 3/4 ounce coffee liqueur, preferably Galliano Ristretto
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka, preferably Aylesbury Duck
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka, preferably Aylesbury Duck
  • 1 ounce fresh espresso
  • 1 ounce fresh espresso

Garnish: three coffee beans

Directions
  1. Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake.
  2. Strain into a coupe and garnish with three coffee beans.