People Are Making Whipped Espresso Martinis and They Look Incredible

It is the espresso martini that reigns supreme.

The espresso martini makes for the perfect late-night pick-me-up and, as a result, has been a boozy favorite for decades.

But it comes from humble beginnings.

Though countless people have claimed to be the inventors of the beverage, the most popular story goes that Bradsell came up with the spec while working in a cocktail bar in London in the 1980s.

And asked for him to make her a drink that would both “wake her up and f*** her up.”

A delicious concoction of vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur, and sugar, all shaken into a frothy mix and poured into a martini glass.

Perfection.

Thus, the espresso martini was born. Bradsell’s invention boomed in popularity and today, it is one of the most beloved cocktails of all time.

It is also incredibly easy to make for yourself at home.

Vodka. Coffee. Sugar. It couldn’t be more straight forward.

With all the ingredients being available in the local supermarket, many of us have been stocking up and shaking our own espresso martinis from the comfort of our own kitchens.

People have been getting very inventive as to how they enjoy their espresso martinis… Take this version with orange gin, for example.

Now, this is a shot I could get on board with.

But now, one woman has raised the bar for all espresso martini inventions.

Introducing: The whipped espresso martini.

Which is her own brandy-based, sugar-coma inducing version of the popular cocktail.

And it is surprisingly easy! Keep scrolling to see how to make this incredible drink for yourself.

All you need for this drink is instant coffee, caster sugar, hot water, milk (or any plant-based alternative), Courvoisier VSOP (or any other brand of brandy), some form of vanilla syrup or essence, ice, and a whisk. Oh, and a cocktail shaker, of course. All the exact measurements have been specified in her video.

Lucy adds 2 tablespoons of coffee, 2 tablespoons of caster sugar, and 2 tablespoons of hot water. She then whisks thoroughly for around 5 minutes.

It should end up looking like this…

A pale, brown, gloopy mixture. This can be stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.

The cocktail!

Lucy talks through the process. You add twenty-five milliliters of your vanilla syrup, fifty milliliters of milk, and, finally, fifty milliliters of brandy (or any spirit of your choice.)

And you shake away!

Not a problem, a simple protein shake bottle will do.

Or any form of fancy glassware you can get your hands on. We won’t judge you if it ends up in an old mug…  

Lucy does this by carefully spooning the mixture on top, and creating little flicks in the mixture as she ladles it on. Though this does take practice, so don’t worry if it gets a little messy.

It just looks too good to be true, doesn’t it?

There you have it, the finished product. But, if you’re still not feeling confident, you can watch Lucy’s video here.

By the end of this pandemic, we’re all going to be professional bartenders…

And this cocktail isn’t the only one doing the rounds online – Keep scrolling to learn how to make these incredible alcoholic slushies…