We asked Boston.com readers to share where they order their favorite espresso martini, a cocktail that seemed to make yet another comeback over the summer.
LessSorry to all the other espresso martinis, but Bricco’s version is the most celebrated one in the city. How celebrated? More than a third of Boston.com readers called this espresso martini out as their favorite.
Located in Boston’s Financial District, Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grille is a power lunch spot, a date night destination, and a haven for espresso martinis.
Looking for a steak dinner to precede your espresso martini? Head to Ocean Prime in the Seaport, where a bevy of cuts are offered alongside decadent sides like black truffle macaroni and cheese and bacon creamed spinach. Then it’s on to the martini, made with Hammer & Sickle vodka, Kahlúa, and house-brewed espresso.
Though it’s still relatively new — Cloud & Spirits opened in the former Cuchi Cuchi space in June — the Cambridge restaurant has already developed a small following for its version of an espresso martini, dubbed the Banana Espress. The drink is made with Triple Eight vanilla vodka, Trader Vic’s Amaretto, Baileys, and espresso, then given a fruity flair with the addition of house made banana milk.
Kate Armanetti from Lexington wrote that she had three espresso martinis in one night at Abe & Louie’s, and ended up meeting her future husband there. Coincidence? Maybe, or maybe the martinis at this Back Bay steakhouse have the power to make diners fall in love. Just saying.