March 15 is Espresso Martini Day, a day to celebrate the sophisticated cocktail that blends the rich flavors of espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and a touch of sugar.
National Espresso Martini Day is one of many coffee-themed national days. Check out our special list where we’ve gathered all 25 coffee holidays, including coffee weeks and months. Looking for other national days related to alcohol? We also have a complete list of drinking national days on DigitalHygge.
Origins of the Espresso Martini
The Espresso Martini was created by Dick Bradsell in the mid-1980s at the Soho Brasserie in London. The story goes that a young model walked into the bar and asked for a drink to “wake me up and then f**k me up.” Bradsell, working next to a new coffee machine and amidst a vodka craze, combined espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and sugar syrup, thus creating the Vodka Espresso, later known as the Espresso Martini.
What is an Espresso Martini?
An Espresso Martini is a popular cocktail made with:
- Espresso: Provides a strong, rich coffee flavor.
- Vodka: Adds a smooth, clean alcohol base.
- Coffee Liqueur: Enhances the coffee flavor and adds sweetness.
- Simple Syrup: Adds a touch of sweetness to balance the bitterness of the espresso.
This cocktail is typically shaken with ice and served in a martini glass, often garnished with a few coffee beans on top.
Interesting Facts about Espresso Martini
- Coffee Beans Garnish: The three coffee beans used as a garnish are said to represent health, wealth, and happiness.
- Name Evolution: Initially called the “Vodka Espresso,” the drink’s name evolved over time to “Espresso Martini,” reflecting its presentation in a martini glass.
- Pop Culture: The Espresso Martini has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, cementing its status as a trendy and stylish cocktail.
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When Is Espresso Martini Day?
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Saturday, March 15 |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 15 |
| 2027 | Monday, March 15 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, March 15 |
| 2029 | Thursday, March 15 |
| 2030 | Friday, March 15 |
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendars 2024-2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
