Did you hear the news? Boston Magazine has named Bricco’s espresso martini as the “best in the city.” Earlier this year, the magazine wrote on Instagram, “When a single bar sells over 100,000 of these cocktails a year,” you know it’s something special.” Learn more about how we make our most popular drink in our exclusive, behind the scenes guide.
How to Make Boston’s Favorite Espresso Martini:
You’ll need: cocoa, raw sugar, fresh espresso, kahlua, amaretto, frangelico, bailey’s irish cream, and absolut vanilla.
Step One: We dip one of our cocktail rims in a blend of 30% cocoa and 70% raw sugar. Set it aside, and fill up a glass with ice.
Step Two: Fill the glass with absolut vodka. For the perfect measurement, our lead bartender recently demonstrated his method for success: counting. “One one thousand, two one thousand, three one thousand,” he said as he poured vodka into a glass. Stop once you hit three one thousand. Repeat with the remaining liquors. (For Bailey’s, pour until you reach “two one thousand.”)
Step Three: Shake it twenty times. Switch arms if your dominant arm gets tired.
Step Four: Top it with three coffee beans. Enjoy!
What Makes Our Espresso Martini Different from Other Martinis in the City?
It’s simple: we use more alcohol. A typical espresso martini calls for vodka, coffee liquor, and a simple syrup. At Bricco, we use vodka, bailey’s irish cream, kahlua, frangelico, and amaretto. It should also be noted that our shaking times are drastly different: whereas recipes recommend shaking your martini for at least 20 seconds, we shake our martini up to 20 times. This allows the martini to become extra frothy.
Don’t Feel Like Making Our Espresso Martini Yourself? Come to Bricco in the North End to Try Our Signature Espresso Martini!
You can recreate the drink, but you can’t recreate the ambience. At Bricco, our signature espresso martini is best enjoyed while lounging in our intimate wine bar in the North End. Whether you’re coming in for dinner, or stopping by for some drinks, make sure your time with us doesn’t end without ordering Boston’s favorite espresso martini.
Book Your Table at Bricco in the North End Today
Thirsty for an espresso martini now? We’re ready to make you one. Reserve your table at Bricco in the North End tonight! To learn more about our reservations, contact us on our website or call us at 617-248-6800. We’ll be in touch soon.