Espresso Martini reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 142 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Espresso Martini brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bartenders, r/r8ted, r/TwinCities, r/raleigh, r/Bushwick. Top-rated brands include Espresso Martini (4.7/5), Mr. Black (5.0/5), Novella (5.0/5).
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Reviews142
Subreddits23
Posts41
Brands99
Products71
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#1
Espresso Martini
4.7
(24)
"She said their espresso martini was the best she's ever had."
"Social in Jenks makes the best espresso martini!"
"I second this. It’s delicious and I don’t usually like martinis."
"Pretty smooth, not too sweet, great presentation."
"A perfect froth presentation, with a smooth taste."
"Appearance lacking on the martini, but taste is average."
"Great spot for cocktails."
"Decent espresso with interesting taste menu."
"No comment provided."
"No comment provided."
#2
Mr. Black
5.0
(7)
"Mr. Black is so so good and I favor over kahlua."
"Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur, Tequila, Mr black, pulled espresso shaken with a small amount of condensed milk."
"1.5 reposado
1 mr black
.5 liquor 43
1 espresso
Sprinkle of flaky salt on top"
"2 oz Alto Reposado tequila, .75 oz liquor 43, .75 oz Mr black, .25 oz agave, pinch of salt, and 1 oz espresso has been very well received"
"My standard is 1 oz (30 ml) vodka ,1.5 oz (45 ml) Mr.Black, .5 oz (15 ml) dem, and .5 oz (45 ml) Averna ( any dark amaro works, just don't use Nonino or Montenegro). Always get compliments on them and yes they do foam even without cold brew or fee foam."
"Mr. Black is absolutely superior but I like Borghetti a lot too if I’m out of Mr. Black"
"We use kahlua especial, licor 43, mr black, & grady’s cold brew concentrate for mods"
#3
Novella
5.0
(3)
"Novella in Powell would be my top choice for espresso martini and food."
"2nd Novella - amazing espresso martini and some of my favorite food in central Ohio."
"Novella! It’s like 12min from Dublin"
#4
Bittersweet Downtown
5.0
(2)
"Bittersweet downtown"
"Bittersweet in downtown Raleigh for a great selection of coffee, cocktails, and sweets"
#5
Messina
5.0
(2)
"Messina is the best in the city for me."
"The espresso martini has remained my favorite in the city for a few years now."
#6
Crave
5.0
(2)
"The best one she's ever had is at Crave"
"Crave"
#7
Licor 43
5.0
(2)
"Vodka: 25ml Liquor 43: 20ml Espresso: 50ml 20ml Demerara syrup"
"We use kahlua especial, licor 43, mr black, & grady’s cold brew concentrate for mods"
#8
Cantinetta
5.0
(2)
"Cantinetta has some of the best Italian food in Seattle and my favorite espresso martini"
"Cantinetta has some of the best Italian food in Seattle and my favorite espresso martini (other than my homemade espresso martini)"
#9
Sidecar
5.0
(2)
"Sidecar is really good!"
"Sidecar and O Bar!"
#10
Buck and Rider
5.0
(2)
"Old thread, but I 2nd Buck and Rider."
"Buck and Rider and White Rabbit are two of my favorite places to get an espresso martini."
#11
Legacy Club
5.0
(2)
"Best espresso martini I have ever had, hands down!"
"Best espresso martini I have ever had, hands down!"
#12
Kahlua
4.5
(2)
"We use kahlua especial, licor 43, mr black, & grady’s cold brew concentrate for mods"
"I am a fan of the Kahlua Especial in the black bottle though.."
#13
Vodka
4.5
(2)
"1 ½ oz Vodka"
"Vodka, borghetti, espresso, simple syrup."
#14
Parc
4.5
(2)
"They infuse their own vanilla vodka and imo, is the best in the city."
"Parc has a real yummy one. Add baileys :)"
#15
Tango
3.5
(2)
"My best friend is obsessed with espresso martinis and says Tango is best and Olivea second!"
"She said Tango’s was the best but when I tried it, it didn’t compare!"
#16
Nucky's Speakeasy
5.0
(1)
"I really liked Nucky's Speakeasy’s Espresso Martini"
#17
112 Eatery
5.0
(1)
"112 Eatery has a great one"
#18
Siempre in the Uncommons
5.0
(1)
"Siempre in the uncommons has an espresso martini tower with a pistachio espresso martini that is incredible"
#19
Petite León
5.0
(1)
"I love the one at Petite León"
#20
Demerara
5.0
(1)
"1.5oz Spirit (vodka is classic and go-to but so many things go well. Rye or repo are favs, Sotol also slaps) 1.5oz Cold Brew 3/4 Demerara 1/2 coffee liqueur Shake hard and proper and you’ll get a convincing “crema” on top."
#21
Chandelier Bar at Cosmo
5.0
(1)
"Chandelier Bar at Cosmo"
#22
Cafe in Mystic Lake Casino
5.0
(1)
"Had a great one at the Cafe in Mystic Lake Casino"
#23
The Willard
5.0
(1)
"The Willard has an amazing Espresso Martini"
#24
Margaux’s
5.0
(1)
"Margaux’s or clockwork"
#25
Sir Walter
5.0
(1)
"Sir Walter all day"
#26
Oak
5.0
(1)
"Oak serves a nice one"
#27
The Kitchen Table
5.0
(1)
"The kitchen table- underrated!!"
#28
Sidebar Cary
5.0
(1)
"Sidebar cary...... trust me"
#29
Anoche
5.0
(1)
"Anoche, hands down."
#30
Neat & Sweet, Apex
5.0
(1)
"Neat & Sweet, Apex"
#31
Cleaver
5.0
(1)
"Cleaver!"
#32
Pinky Ring
5.0
(1)
"Pinky Ring, oooooof those were so good"
#33
Rolo's
5.0
(1)
"My favorite espresso martini in the whole city is at Rolo’s. They have one with a very subtle banana rum that I find myself dreaming about."
#34
Scotch 80 Prime
5.0
(1)
"Scotch 80 prime"
#35
Mr Paul’s Supper Club
5.0
(1)
"Mr Paul’s Supper club makes a delicious one!"
#36
Velveteen Rabbit
5.0
(1)
"Velveteen rabbit"
#37
Irregardless Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Irregardless Cafe has a frozen/whipped one that’s off the charts"
#38
Mama Tried
5.0
(1)
"I had the best espresso martini at Mama Tried"
#39
Uchi
5.0
(1)
"I had an amazing one at Uchi"
#40
Elia at River Landing
5.0
(1)
"The best I’ve had in Miami is for sure from Elia at River Landing."
#41
Custom Shop
5.0
(1)
"I’m obsessed with custom shop’s espresso martini. It has a sea salt foam on top. Heavenly."
#42
The Crunkleton
5.0
(1)
"The Crunkleton! A perfect espresso martini."
#43
House Infused Vanilla Vodka
5.0
(1)
"We do equal parts house infused vanilla vodka, borghetti, five farms, espresso and a few dashes of foaming bitters"
#44
Madi’s Vanilla Rum
5.0
(1)
"Madi’s Vanilla Rum, Remy VSOP (maybe a quarter of an ounce), a shot of espresso, borghetti."
#45
Amaro Averna
5.0
(1)
"A bar I work at does something very similar but instead of the Curaçao it's 0.5 oz of amaro averna. Really tasty stuff and with the vanilla vodka and extra liqueur you don't need added sugar."
#46
Absolut Vanilla
5.0
(1)
"2oz of Espresso 1:1 absolut vanilla and kahlua Shake like crazy"
#47
Ketel
5.0
(1)
"1.5 oz ketel or better, or reposado .5 simple, or agave 1.5 fresh espresso Shake vigorously with as little ice as you can use to chill for maximum foam"
#48
Van Gogh
5.0
(1)
"2 oz Van Gogh double espresso vodka 2 oz espresso 1 oz amaretto (trust) and the teeniest tiniest drop of Bailey’s"
#49
No Apologies Coffee
5.0
(1)
"Anything that uses proper cold brew coffee concentrate. The best one I have found is https://noapologies.coffee/ - its shelf stable, foams really well and makes the best tasting espresso martinis/coffee cocktails."
#50
Bar Bantam
5.0
(1)
"Austin slings an incredible espresso martini."
#51
Vern’s
5.0
(1)
"Vern’s has a great espresso martini."
#52
Two Rivers
5.0
(1)
"Has an interested and yummy tequila based espresso martini that is quite delicious."
#53
The Bottle Shop
5.0
(1)
"I’d suggest The Bottle Shop for a really good espresso martini."
#54
Stirrup Trouble
5.0
(1)
"My wife and I did Stirrup Trouble for the first time a few days ago, and she got one. Didn’t try it myself, but she said she loved it."
#55
Sobre Masa
5.0
(1)
"Sobre Masa (my favorite bar, both in Bushwick and NYC) has an excellent one"
#56
Bunna Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Bunna Cafe has an amazing espresso cocktail."
#57
Concrete
5.0
(1)
"Concrete has one that was voted best in the city, had them last weekend and do recommend."
#58
Ooh La La Lounge and Bar
5.0
(1)
"“Ooh La La Lounge and Bar” has the best one in all of NYC I recommend you go there this weekend"
#59
Espresso
5.0
(1)
"1 ½ oz Espresso"
#60
WA Frost
5.0
(1)
"WA Frost in St. Paul makes a mean espresso martini."
#61
The Dakota
5.0
(1)
"The Dakota makes a delicious Espresso Martini"
#62
Ferraro's
5.0
(1)
"Ferraro's. Best espresso martini in town!"
#63
Red Rabbit
5.0
(1)
"Red Rabbit just down the street also fresh and delicious."
#64
Edward Desert Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"Edward Desert Kitchen uses fresh Espresso and it’s delicious."
#65
Martina and Minari
5.0
(1)
"Martina and Minari"
#66
Lowbrow
5.0
(1)
"Lowbrow has been my favorite so far"
#67
Billy Sunday
5.0
(1)
"Billy Sunday's Sunday Candy is their riff on an espresso martini...its delicious!"
#68
Lemon
5.0
(1)
"The Express-Yo-Self at Lemon is _excellent_."
#69
Armitage Ale House
5.0
(1)
"The one at Armitage Ale House is incredibly smooth and balanced. Probably my favorite in the city."
#70
Cara Cara
5.0
(1)
"Go to Cara Cara in Logan. It’s a little slushie like and amazing."
#71
Clarke Cooke House
5.0
(1)
"This spot is known for their espresso martinis for a good reason. One of the best I’ve had in a while!"
#72
Mandarin Heights
5.0
(1)
"Pumpkin spice espresso martini, wow."
#73
Sogno
5.0
(1)
"Sogno in Woburn has a great espresso martini."
#74
Bartini
5.0
(1)
"Bartini is the best!"
#75
The End
5.0
(1)
"The End on Division has a tasty one."
#76
Bar Diane
5.0
(1)
"Bar Diane on NW 21st does a fantastic espresso martini."
#77
Minari
5.0
(1)
"I 2nd Minari."
#78
Vanilla Vodka
4.0
(1)
"1.5 oz vanilla vodka"
#79
Borghetti
4.0
(1)
"I just competed in a comp from one of our distributors. Had to use borghetti for the base. But I did a coconut washed (coco lopez) gin with borghetti, lightly salted coconut rim, and seared lemon peel garnish."
#80
Coffee Liquor
4.0
(1)
"30 ml Coffee Liquor, 60 ML Wodka, 1 espresso shot (30-35 ml) of... Espresso"
#81
Snack Bar
4.0
(1)
"2nd this with an honorable mention at Snack Bar."
#82
Baileys
4.0
(1)
"1 oz espresso, 1.5 vanilla vodka, 1.5 baileys, .75 khahlua, small “squirt” of chocolate syrup is my favorite"
#83
Chartreuse
4.0
(1)
"I have found chartreuse to be an excellent addition to an espresso martini."
#84
The Pink Door
4.0
(1)
"The Pink Door is an awesome stylish but kitschy Italian Restaurant in an alley near Pike Place Market, that has an enclosed roof terrace with views...and an espresso martini!"
#85
The Keep
4.0
(1)
"You can order a fantastic espresso martini at The Keep if it’s not PACKED."
#86
The Turk’s Inn
4.0
(1)
"The Turk’s Inn has a good one"
#87
Mominette
4.0
(1)
"Mominette has them"
#88
Hank’s
4.0
(1)
"Hank’s has one too but it’s made with cold brew"
#89
Coffee Liqueur
4.0
(1)
".5 oz coffee liqueur"
#90
Curacao
4.0
(1)
".5 oz curacao"
#91
Barbarette
4.0
(1)
"Barbarette makes a solid espresso martini."
#92
Cara Cara Club
4.0
(1)
"Cara Cara Club has a tasty one."
#93
Ciccio Mio
4.0
(1)
"I attribute it to the fancy espresso machine when you walk in :)"
#94
Kama
4.0
(1)
"Kama espresso martini was great! Thank you for your recommendation. Love the added chai."
#95
The Carousel Bar & Lounge
4.0
(1)
"The perfect espresso martini experience doesn’t exis-. Great ambiance, service, fun experience and delicious cocktail!"
#96
Café Benelux
4.0
(1)
"Great if you like em sweet and desserty!"
#97
Parla
4.0
(1)
"Parla has a great one too just down the street."
#98
Hula Grill Kaanapali
3.0
(1)
"Premade mix - not it. There’s way better in the local area!"
#99
Carousel
3.0
(1)
"Carousel has a decent one"
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