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An espresso martini with two extra guests
Dick Bradsell, a London bartender, gets the credit for the espresso martini. He made it in the 1980s as a vodka and coffee drink on the rocks, and the martini name came later.
Cantina Rooftop
Drinks
Cocktails
- Piña Colada$18
- La Dama$18
- Lychee Martini$18
- Zamora Espresso-o Martini$18
Smoke Lab vodka, Baileys, Licor 43, espresso & simple syrup
Please tell your server about any food allergies.
What the extras do
The tale of a model asking for something to wake her up is a good one, and he never named her, so treat it as a legend. The drink moved into a martini glass in the 1990s, and the name followed.
Baileys, launched in Ireland in 1974, makes the drink creamier and sweeter than the original. Licor 43 is a Spanish liqueur from Cartagena, heavy on vanilla and citrus, with 43 ingredients. There's real espresso in this kind of drink, so a late order can have consequences at bedtime.
Two extras on ours, Baileys and Licor 43, with Smoke Lab vodka, espresso and simple syrup. Zamora is also the name of our founder, Pedro Zamora.
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Zamora Espresso-o Martini: questions
Who invented the espresso martini?
Dick Bradsell, in London in the 1980s. It went through other names, including the Vodka Espresso, before this one stuck.
Does an espresso martini have caffeine?
Yes, if it's made with real espresso, and most recipes use a full shot.
What's in the Zamora Espresso-o Martini at Cantina Rooftop?
Our menu says: Smoke Lab vodka, Baileys, Licor 43, espresso & simple syrup. Tell your server about any allergies when you order.
How much for the Zamora Espresso-o Martini at Cantina Rooftop?
$18 on our menu right now. See it on the full menu.
When can I order the Zamora Espresso-o Martini?
It's on our drinks menu. Our hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays. We're at 605 W 48th St in Hell's Kitchen. Book a table.