It’s the perfect combo; coffee and alcohol. What more could you ask for? The Espresso Martini is spiking in popularity due to its classy nature and great taste. Let’s look at how this delicate drink is made and why you should start drinking it.

How It’s Made

This unique beverage is one part espresso, one part vodka, just a bit of coffee liqueur, and a dash of syrup, then topped with whole coffee beans. While some bars prepare the drink using Irish Cream or vanilla flavored Vodka, the core ingredients usually stay the same.

With a sweet, syrupy taste and a velvety mouthfeel, added with the amazing benefit of not making you tired as other alcoholic drinks can, it’s easy to see why this drink is enjoyed by many. But why the spike in popularity now?

The Past is Now the Present

With all things 90’s coming back into fashion, from high-waist jeans to plaid skirts, the beverage world is also seeing a comeback in drinks that were popular decades ago. The Espresso Martini is no exception to this trend. You can also see this 90’s trend coming into fruition through social media platforms like Tik Tok, Facebook, and Instagram, further contributing to this blast from the past. Given that social media can propel ideas into full social movements rather quickly, it is no surprise that this drink is beginning to come back in full force.

Easier Access

Along with becoming more of a trend, more and more businesses are following suit. From bars making more of the drink, with some companies selling canned espresso martinis as an easy way to enjoy the drink, it makes perfect sense that this beverage is coming on the scene once more.

It Screams Classiness

A martini is an image of elegance due to its features in popular culture such as in the famous James Bond movies. Espresso is a very elegant form of coffee that speaks elegance and cares for deep, natural flavors. Combining the two naturally leads to a fantastic combination of elegance and classiness in a single drink. As the Espresso Martini is poured into a traditional martini glass, those around you will know that you mean business, especially after your beverage is topped with high-class coffee beans. Nothing says, “I know what’s good,” than having a drink that boasts the best of both worlds.

It is Nostalgic

Although somewhat related to the fact that the 90s are making the rounds again, the Espresso Martini being a vessel for nostalgia is a major reason for it coming back into fashion. Why? We all love things we used to enjoy or bring back pleasant memories to us. Ever gone back to your family home to have a meal? Regardless of how bad it might have tasted, you probably didn’t notice because of all the pleasant memories that accompanied your meal. The same goes for this classy drink from decades past.

Since nostalgia is an association with pleasant feelings or memories from the past, it quickly becomes apparent how the Espresso Martini can make us feel good when drinking it, aside from having an amazing flavor combination.

People Love Coffee

You might be surprised at this reason, but it can be that simple. Throw coffee as an ingredient in anything and people will likely at least try it. Why? Because coffee is more than just a drink or an image in our society; it’s representative of that, “first sip feeling.” Anything that draws from the associations that our caffeinated friend brings is sure to make a splash in our culture, regardless of what it is paired with.