Espresso Martinis are the perfect blend of two beloved classics: coffee and cocktails! There’s just something about the fusion of bold espresso flavours with the subtle sweetness of coffee liqueur and smooth kick of vodka that awakens your senses and leaves you craving another sip!
We did a deep dive and saw that Toronto’s restaurants and bars have gotten creative AF when it comes to their coffee and liqueur mixtures! If you’re a true espresso martini lover you’ll find yourself on this beverage hop real soon for these. Check out our finds:
Fun flavours and twists on the classic
Voodoo Child Espresso and Cocktail Bar
On the menu: Three different flavoured Espresso Martinis
Voodoo Child knows their espresso martinis with a delicious selection on the menu! Expect to find
- Voodoo Style (coffee & dark chocolate brownie) made with Wyborowa vodka, Bolivar coffee liqueuer, Espresso, dark chocolate & miso syrup),
- 3BOMB (a liquid coffee crisp bar) made with Old Forester Bourbon, Bolivar coffee liqueur, Grand Marnier, vanilla, and Espresso, and
- Catalina Mixer (complex & smoky like a fine wine) with El Jimador Tequila, Montelobos Mezcal, Aperol, Cassis, Espresso, and black pepper bitters.
Location: 388 College St, Toronto
Gully Restaurant
On the menu: Chai and Waffle Martini with a dash of Parmesan
Okay so technically this doesn’t count as espresso but Chai definitely lives in the same family of creative cocktails, putting something sweet (and dare we say breakfast-y) to the liquid test. What really changes up this drink is the addition of grated Parmesan cheese to the top of the martini.. yeah, cheese!
These flavours sound perfectly unique together with a lighter hit than your classic dark espresso martini.
Location: 521 Bloor St W, Toronto
Miss Likklemore’s
On the menu: Style & Grace made with Peanut Punch
This highly regarded cocktail is made with Grey Goose vodka, Kahlua, Grace Peanut Punch, Espresso, and shaved Callebaut Chocolate.
Location: 433 King St W, Toronto
Buca Vaughan
On the menu: Truffle Espresso Martini shaved table-side
This Espresso Martini is a whole presentation at Buca Vaughan! The luxurious drink features Biostilla Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso, chocolate bitters, and is topped with freshly-shaven Uncinato truffle part of a table-side experience.
Location: 898 Portage Pkwy, Concord
Oretta
On the menu: Tiramisu Espresso Martini
Drink? Dessert? Both? You can almost taste how delicious this Tiramisu Espresso Martini is through the screen with the edible chocolate straw emerging from the thick and fluffy Mascarpone foam topping the cocktail. Inside, find Dillon’s Vodka, fresh Espresso that Oretta does oh so well, Cloud House coffee liqueur, and chocolate bitters.
Sprinkled on top is cocoa powder to finish off the perfect sweet treat!
Locations: 633 King St W & 2131 Yonge St, Toronto
Lee Restaurant
On the menu: Espresso Martini with white chocolate
At Lee, you’ll be delighted with this Espresso Martini made with Bailey’s, Crème de Cacao, Kahlua, and a unique ingredient of white chocolate! This along with the Bailey’s gives it a lighter hue and smooth creaminess for the perfect balance. It’s all topped with Feullitine crumble in a gorgeous design.
Want to indulge in this after dinner but don’t want to stay up all night? They have a decaf version available!
Location: 497 Richmond St W, Toronto
Bar Banane
On the menu: Slap Dash
Now this espresso martini cocktail received HIGH praise from lovers of the Ossington strip. It’s made with Espresso, Brown Butter, Stout beer, Stroh, and Droov’s Coffee Liqueur! Have you ever had an Espresso Martini with beer in it before?!
Location: 227A Ossington Ave, Toronto
Myth
On the menu: Pistachio Espresso Martini & Tower
Ordering for yourself, or for the whole group? What could represent Europe more than a Pistachio Espresso Martini? Made with Grey Goose Vodka, Espresso, Licor 43, and Pistachio!
You can even get it in an olive tree tower that serves 10 guests!
Location: 522 King St W, Toronto
Snakes and Lattes
On the menu: Kick up your Espresso Martini with flavour shots
Made with Absolut Vodka, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, and sugar, you can elevate your Espresso Martini while playing all the games that Snakes and Lattes offers with a shot of vanilla, salted caramel, hazelnut, peppermint, or mocha for an extra dollar!
Locations: 600 Bloor St W & 489 College St & 45 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto
Drinks and a show? Indulge in one of these Espresso Martinis before one of these Mirvish productions!
