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Who makes the best espresso martinis in Greater Boston?
Nearly every bar and restaurant in Greater Boston makes a version of an espresso martini. But who makes the best?
Perfect for brunch, a nightcap, and really any time of day in Boston, the espresso martini has many thirsty fans in the Bay State.
It’s on almost any bar menu, no matter the concept. Some bars keep it simple, serving up an espresso martini with just a coffee liqueur. Other bartenders put their own spin on it, adding notes of coconut or burnt sugar to caffeinated cocktail.
They’re sugary sweet, sometimes slightly bitter, even velvety depending on its maker. Some places make more than one variation that they’ve turned it into a flight.
The availability of the espresso martini, whose origins date to the 1980s, is largely due to its national rise and renaissance that kicked off a few years ago. In fact, we asked readers in 2021 for their favorite espresso martini spots, and we received more than 600 responses.
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But even when the espresso martini loses its cool everywhere else, we have a feeling Bostonians will have a hard time quitting this love affair.
Espresso martini fans, this one’s for you. We want to know which restaurants and bars shake up the best espresso martini. It can be a standard kind or a twist on the beverage, but if it’s the latter, please note the drink’s name in your response.
Your answers may be used in a future guide featuring the best espresso martinis in town, so provide your most solid recommendations. Fill out the form below, or email us at community@boston.com.
Where do you go for the best espresso martini in Greater Boston?
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