Italian Espresso Martini is made with Tia Maria coffee liqueur, vodka, and espresso. If this doesn't wake you up, nothing will. One of the most important cocktail classics, the Espresso Martini, was created by Dick Bradsell in London at Fred's Club in the late 1980s. Bradsell told the story of a female customer (who according to the tale later became a supermodel) arriving at the bar and ordering a cocktail that would "first wake me up, then F**k me up," so Bradsell decided to combine coffee, liqueur, and vodka. At that time, vodka was extremely popular in Europe, so it naturally became one of the ingredients in the cocktail.
Italian Espresso Martini
2 cl Tia Maria coffee liqueur
2 cl vodka
4 cl espresso
coffee beans for garnish
Here's how:
Add ice and all other ingredients to a shaker. Shake thoroughly and strain the drink into a martini glass. Add a few coffee beans on top for garnish and Voila! Italian Espresso Martini is ready. Serve immediately.
The story of Tia Maria coffee liqueur is old and fascinating. It involves a beautiful Spanish woman and family treasures. You can read more about it here.
