Behind the bar: how we build an espresso martini
Fresh espresso, a hard shake and the three-bean finish: the most ordered cocktail at Velvet Room, step by step.
It starts with an espresso pulled to order, never from a pot. We shake it hard with vodka, a coffee liqueur made with cold-brew and a touch of vanilla syrup, then double strain into a chilled coupe so the foam sets like velvet.
The three beans
Tradition says health, wealth and happiness. Our bartenders say it simply looks right. Ask for the zero-proof version with cold brew and spiced cacao.