{"id":11394,"date":"2024-08-02T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T16:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=11394"},"modified":"2026-01-07T04:43:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T08:43:27","slug":"espresso-martini-variations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/espresso-martini-variations\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Creative Espresso Martini Variations to Impress at Your Next Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Espresso Martini is a modern classic, created in the 1980s by legendary British bartender Dick Bradsell. The story goes that a customer wanted a drink with enough kick to shake off some late-night cobwebs. The result? A delicious combination of vodka, coffee liqueur, and freshly brewed espresso, topped with a layer of crema and three coffee beans symbolizing health, wealth and happiness. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, this bold and sophisticated cocktail is still a popular after-dinner favorite thanks to its rich coffee flavor and smooth, velvety texture. It has also inspired a wide variety of <\/span>Espresso Martini variations<\/span>. Here are a few of our favorites.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Hazelnut Espresso Martini<\/a><\/h2>\n

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You can give your <\/span>Espresso Martini<\/span><\/a> a nutty twist with a gorgeous hazelnut liqueur, which adds a lovely warmth and irresistible flavor. This <\/span>showstopper of a drink<\/span> is easy to shake up and makes the perfect indulgence for special occasions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make it with<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>Frangelico<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Parmesan Espresso Martini<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Looking for <\/span>creative Espresso Martini recipes<\/span> with an umami kick? Then you’ve got to try the Parmesan Espresso Martini. Adding a grating of Parmesan cheese to a cocktail might sound like a wild idea, but cheese and coffee are actually a great combo. Go on, be a little adventurous!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make it with<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>SKYY Vodka<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More savory goodness<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>Exploring Umami Cocktails<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Mezpresso Martini \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Smoky mezcal meets smooth cold-brewed coffee, with banana liqueur and agave adding subtle sweetness and depth. It sounds unexpected, but the flavors work beautifully together \u2014 rich, complex, and just a little adventurous.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n