Espresso Martini Guides & FAQs
Everything about the espresso martini that is not a recipe or a product: the technique behind the foam, what the drink actually does to your sleep, what it costs you in calories, and where it came from (a London bar, 1983, and a famously blunt request).
These are the questions people ask after their first few attempts — answered with numbers and technique rather than folklore.
How to Get Thick Foam on an Espresso Martini (The Science)
Why espresso martini foam forms, why yours doesn't, and the five fixes — fresh shots, the 15-second shake, dry shaking, chilled glass and double-straining.
Read the guide →How Much Caffeine Is in an Espresso Martini? (Real Numbers)
An espresso martini carries 60–130mg of caffeine — here's the math per ingredient, how it compares to coffee, and what it means for your sleep.
Read the guide →Espresso Martini Calories: Every Spec Counted
An espresso martini runs 180–300 calories depending on the spec. Ingredient-by-ingredient math, how variations compare, and lighter builds that still taste right.
Read the guide →Why 3 Coffee Beans on an Espresso Martini? The Garnish Explained
The three beans on an espresso martini stand for health, wealth and happiness — the Sambuca tradition behind it, why it stuck, and how to garnish properly.
Read the guide →Espresso Martini History: From 1983 London to World Domination
The espresso martini's real history — Dick Bradsell, a London bar in 1983, the famous request that inspired it, and how a vodka espresso conquered the world.
Read the guide →Not sure where to start? See our overall ranking of the best espresso martini kits.