April 2024

Welcome to the March ’24 edition of my new series where I try to find my favorite espresso martini.

As always, these are just my opinion and I also take into consideration that different people make their cocktails differently so these are based off the experience I had on the day I rated these drinks. I am open to retry these locations.

Espresso Martini Rubric
Alcohol; vodka vs tequila
Balance
Color
Cost for what I am getting
Creaminess
Freshness of espresso
Froth
Garnish, glassware, and presentation
Mixed vs Batched vs Frozen
Potency; espresso to alcohol ratio

Check out the “Espresso Martini Series” highlight to follow along.

March 2024: CT, Austin, and Round Rock.

Barns at Wesleyan 5.5
Hillside Pharmacy 6.5
Holiday on 7th 8.5
Junes 7.5
Nickel City 8
Uptown Sports Club 9
URBAN Eat.Drink 9

Really been chipping away at that list y’all gave me.

Also is an Espresso Martini an all-year cocktail?