You'll Never Believe the Wild but Completely True Story Behind the Espresso Martini

The espresso martini has survived skepticism, trend cycles, and bartender eye‑rolls to become one of the most popular cocktails in the world. 

A drink once dismissed as a sugary, caffeinated novelty is now a generational staple. You can now find it shaken in dive bars and tasting‑menu destination restaurants alike. It is also embraced by home bartenders and buoyed by a wave of new coffee spirits designed specifically to make it better. The drink’s staying power is undeniable.

And like many great cocktails...