Few cocktails deliver the same smooth kick as the Espresso Martini. It’s bold, elegant, energizing, and perfect for after-dinner sipping or late-night conversations. With its mix of vodka, espresso, and coffee liqueur, it’s become a favorite around the world — especially when crafted with a clean, premium spirit like Illadelph Organic Vodka.
The Espresso Martini was created in the 1980s by legendary London bartender Dick Bradsell at Fred’s Club. As the story goes, a fashion model asked for a drink that would “wake me up and then f*** me up.” Bradsell responded with what became a modern classic: vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur, and sugar syrup, shaken into frothy perfection.
Originally called the “Vodka Espresso,” the drink became known as the Espresso Martini during the cocktail revival of the 1990s and early 2000s, riding the wave of craft coffee culture.
This chic cocktail has many fans among the stars. Naomi Campbell reportedly loved them during London Fashion Week. George Clooney, known for both his love of coffee and spirits, has also praised this drink. Today, the Espresso Martini is a mainstay on trendy cocktail menus from New York to Tokyo.
The Espresso Martini is all about contrast — dark coffee, sweet liqueur, and clear, clean vodka. That’s why Illadelph Organic Vodka makes this drink exceptional. It brings out the flavor of the espresso without overpowering it, and its silky finish adds elegance to every sip.
Whether you’re ending a dinner party or starting a night out, the Espresso Martini made with Illadelph Vodka is the drink that keeps you classy — and awake.
