Ny Times Espresso Martini 2024 Edition. The espresso martini, made with vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh coffee, has became a global sensation since it was invented in the 1980s by british bartender dick bradsell. The cocktail has a 20% abv to.

The espresso shot is the cocktail’s main ingredient and has a big impact on the. While a classic espresso martini calls for vodka, not everyone is a vodka fan.