Pick Me Up (And Knock Me Down)

My take on an espresso martini

When I first wrote this, espresso martinis were still a staple but hadn’t quite hit the everywhere, all at once level they’re at now. In the last six months, they’ve gone full viral, popping up in TikTok trends, cocktail bars, and even fast-food chains trying to cash in. Influencers like The Educated Barfly and others have been pushing the trend hard, and you can’t scroll through a food or drinks page without seeing a frothy, ice-cold espresso martini.

But this drink? This is for people who like their coffee black and their cocktails bold. It’s bitter, boozy, and complex—something to sip on rather than pound back. If the classic espresso martini is the life of the party, this is the drink for the person sitting in the corner, savoring every sip.

Enjoy,
AB

Originally posted on Medium, January of 2022:

Pick Me Up (And Knock Me Down)

Right off the bat I’m going to warn you if you found this while looking for a sweet espresso martini, please move on, as you probably wont like this. I love coffe…