The Espresso Martini is a cocktail that was created in the 1980s by bartender Dick Bradsell at the Soho Brasserie in London. The story goes that a customer asked for a drink that would both wake her up and also get her drunk, leading to the creation of this now-iconic coffee-based cocktail. Originally named the ‘Vodka Espresso,’ it gained immense popularity in the 1990s and remains a favorite in bars worldwide. The drink has evolved, with various interpretations and twists added over the years, but the classic recipe typically includes vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and a bit of sugar syrup.