Espresso Martini

The Espresso Martini is a popular coffee-flavored cocktail, typically made with vodka, freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup. It is known for its signature frothy top and is often served as an after-dinner drink or a pick-me-up. The drink is believed to have been created in the 1980s by bartender Dick Bradsell in London.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cocktail is relatively high in carbohydrates and calories due to the sugar from the coffee liqueur and simple syrup, with a typical serving containing around 200-250 calories. It provides a significant caffeine boost from the espresso, but is otherwise low in fat and protein.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	160 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.02 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.01 mg
Phosphorus	15 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Copper	0.01 mg

Per 1 cocktail (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Espresso Martini is culturally unique for its 'shake until you get a foam' technique, which creates a visually appealing layer of crema on top, and it's often credited with helping to popularize espresso-based cocktails in the 1980s and 1990s.