Espresso Martini Equipment & Barware
You can make an espresso martini with a jam jar, but the right equipment is the difference between a thin, watery drink and a bar-quality one with a half-inch of foam. Three items matter: the shaker, the glass, and the coffee source.
These guides cover each one, with picks across budgets and honest notes on what you can skip. If you would rather buy it all at once, several kits bundle the full setup.
Best Cocktail Shaker for Espresso Martinis: Boston vs Cobbler
The best cocktail shakers for espresso martinis — why the drink punishes weak seals, Boston vs cobbler vs Parisian compared, and picks by budget.
Read the guide →Espresso Martini Glasses: Coupe vs Martini vs Nick & Nora
The right glass for an espresso martini — coupe, V-martini and Nick & Nora compared, ideal sizes, why chilling matters more than shape, and budget picks.
Read the guide →Best Espresso Machine for Martinis: Cocktail-First Buying Guide
Buying an espresso machine mainly for cocktails? What actually matters for martinis — and when a $30 moka pot honestly beats a $600 machine.
Read the guide →Not sure where to start? See our overall ranking of the best espresso martini kits.