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8 Essential Espresso Martinis in Los Angeles

By: Haley Bosselman By: Haley Bosselman | April 25, 2022 | Food & Drink

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Whether you’re looking for an extra kick after a heavy meal or to just savor the taste of coffee, an espresso martini is key for a night out. It’s resurgence since the ‘80s and ‘90s finds the cocktail all across town on any hot-spot menu, so we’ve rounded up the very best to guarantee you’ve ordered the smoothest espresso martini in Los Angeles.

Bathtub Gin

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Website | 7174 Melrose Ave 90046

Bathtub Gin brings a little bit of NYC to Melrose and a top-notch espresso martini to match. With a Ketel One vodka base, the cocktail is made of Mr. Black coffee liqueur, Salted Maple, cacao and Stone Street espresso.

Chatterbox Bar

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Website | 351 S Broadway 90013

Chatterbox Bar has one of the city’s most highly-regarded espresso martinis. When you grab a menu, look for The Clacson. It features Hera the Dog Vodka, Mr. Black coffee liqueur and cold brew.

Here and Now

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Website | 300 Santa Fe Ave 90013

Here and Now has a legendary frozen Irish coffee, but sometimes the night just calls for an espresso martini! Settle into one of their cozy booths while you sip on a next-level cocktail of Argonaut brandy, Mr. Black coffee liqueur and Verve espresso.

See Also: 8 Must-Try Margaritas in Los Angeles

Met Him at a Bar

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Website | 801 S La Brea Ave 90036

After indulging on one of Met Him at a Bar’s excellent pasta dishes, keep that food coma at bay with their espresso martini. The cocktail is composed of La Colombe espresso, Pyrat XO, vanilla and Kahlua.

Olivetta

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Website | 9010 Melrose Ave 90069

Olivetta keeps things classic. Made up of Absolut Elyx vodka, Crème de Cacao, espresso, Licor 43 and coconut cream, this espresso martini goes down smooth and refreshing.

TheBlvd

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Website | 9500 Wilshire Blvd 90212

The Beverly Wilshire’s signature restaurant is all in on chocolatey goodness. With their Mocha Martini, TheBlvd coalesce a standard espresso martini with the extra decadence of chocolate. It includes Belvedere vodka, Kahlua liqueur, espresso and Godiva liqueur.

Thunderbolt

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Website | 1263 W Temple St 90026

For when you want a properly strong espresso martini, head to this Echo Park establishment. Thunderbolt’s espresso martini is served on nitro, meaning it has quite the extra kick, in addition to vodka, sherry, Counter Culture Coffee and Demerara sugar.

TomTom

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Website | 8932 Santa Monica Blvd 90069

Kick off a fun night out in West Hollywood with a cocktail that will have you dancing until dawn. Deemed Stroke of Midnight, TomTom’s take on the espresso martini includes cold press espresso and Kahlua and, for a dash of sweetness, vanilla vodka, toasted coconut and chocolate dust.



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