While vodka is the traditional base for the cocktail, modern riffs are pushing the boundaries with creative swaps, interesting garnishes, and trendy textures.

Combine the Lyre’s American Malt, Lyre’s Coffee Originale, espresso, simple syrup, salt and orange peel in a cocktail tin. Add 2 to 3 ice cubes, cover and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.

Palmer said the Balboa Cafe is one of San Francisco’s more unique watering holes because it caters to San Franciscans of all ...

Cocktails and Coffee has an espresso machine behind the bar, giving their espresso martini full-bodied flavor.

If you order espresso martinis often, this variation is a welcome spin on the cocktail that has spread to almost every bar's ...

Our editor tests out the viral espresso martini hair color. ... From there, it was time to add the "froth," which Kener did using four highlight foils around my face to lighten things up.

While espresso martinis combine espresso, coffee liqueur, vodka, and a splash of simple syrup, the carajillo just calls for one additional ingredient besides espresso, Licor 43.

The resulting Carajillo (espresso and Licor 43) variation arrived froth-capped and pretty as a picture, well within the reasonable timeframe for a busy weekend night.