Is the Espresso Martini a trash drink_

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Today we’re taking a look at the Espresso Martini. Love it or hate it, this drink has had quite an impact on cocktail culture since it was created by legendary bartender Dick Bradsell in the 1980s. I’m generally not a fan of vodka cocktails from the “martini” era, but I make an exception for the Espresso Martini, especially when Cognac is used as the base spirit. That switch to Cognac strays from Bradsell’s original Vodka Espresso, but is worth it. And this has me wondering how other spirits might work in the drink. Let’s find out. Cheers!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:30 Trash Drink
05:51 ZBiotics
06:59 My Espresso Martini
11:24 Workshopping
15:33 Rankings
17:15 Sign Off

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MY ESPRESSO MARTINI COCKTAIL RECIPE 9:35
1 oz (30 ml) Maison Rouge VSOP Cognac
1 oz (30 ml) Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
1/4 oz (7.5 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
1 oz (30 ml) freshly brewed espresso
Oil from one swath of lemon
Lemon oil and 3 coffee beans for garnish