Mastering the Espresso Martini With Patrick Smith
An unexpected hit of vanilla takes the decadent, '80s-era classic into the modern age.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Eric Medsker
In Search of the Ultimate Espresso Martini
We asked 10 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Espresso Martini—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Patrick Smith’s Espresso Martini
Vanilla liqueur adds a fulsome, candied quality to this version.
The Espresso Martini Is Back
The caffeinated ’80s drink has returned, and it’s weirder than ever.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Stefano D’Orsogna’s Espresso Martini
Stefano D’Orsogna's version features both cold brew coffee liqueur and espresso.
Vodka’s Unsung Role in the Cocktail Renaissance
As the preferred spirit of the masses, vodka has become the victim of mixology dogma—with some bartenders going so far as to blacklist it from their menus. But the spirit…
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Retreat Gastropub’s “Espresso Martini”
Cold-brew supports a base of rum in this unorthodox, tiki-style "Espresso Martini."
Frozen Vodka Espresso
This frozen version from the hometown of the original Vodka Espresso showcases a local light-roasted Ethiopian coffee.
