Fruit flies became “reckless” fliers after consuming food laced with caffeine, the stimulant that gives coffee and peoples’ ...

Some took the chance to highlight both Espresso Martini Day (Mar. 15) and St. Patrick’s Day (Mar. 17) by combining elements, like adding Irish whiskey instead of vodka, or Lucky Charms cereal.

Legend has it that the espresso martini was invented in the 1980s by Dick Bradsell, a barkeep at Fred’s Club in London, England. The caffeine-kicked cocktail had a good run, then fell out of ...

I compared three premade espresso martinis to determine which was the best. I thought the On the Rocks espresso-martini cocktail was bitter and had an odd aftertaste.

Created in the 1980s, the espresso martini has become a cult classic in bars and restaurants. At its core, the cocktail is simple: vodka, coffee liqueur (usually Kahlua), coffee, and simple syrup.

By the end of the 1990s it was more commonly served in a coupe and broadly known as an Espresso Martini. At Hawksmoor it seems to transcend occasion; people order them before dinner and after as a ...

Have you ever wondered how to make an espresso martini at home? Ahead of National Espresso Martini Day, we spoke to New York’s best bartenders to learn their tricks of the trade.