This recipe is NOT a knock on Dick Bradsell or what he created in the 1980s. The Espresso Martini is a good cocktail. The story of how and why it was made is also very fantastic.
BUT…….
Vodka is a boring choice of spirit in this cocktail. Its only purpose is to make it a boozy drink.
Using rum, tequila, mezcal, whiskey, or even cognac will make this cocktail delicious.
Why Do I Use Cognac in My Espresso Martini Recipe?
I want to thank Ander Erickson for this. We were hanging out one night, and he told me he started using Cognac for the past several years because it pairs very well with coffee, giving it a more robust and flavorful drinking experience.
He even told me he likes adding a lemon peel to the shaking process to brighten up the martini. I do like doing that, but here in Iowa, when I have made that way for people, they weren’t huge fans.
How to Make My Favorite Espresso Martini Recipe
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