Look around you at your next dinner outing.
Hell, look across the table.
The espresso martini is surging. Booming. Trending on TikTok.
It’s the immaculate dessert drink. The ultimate cocktail to keep your night moving after a fine repast.
To borrow from our friend Katt Williams, if you were knocking back Y Bombs in 2012 and haven’t bumped up to espresso martinis in 2022, you might need some self-reflection in that glass in light of a cocktail.
The good news is, there’s plenty of these awe-inspiring concoctions to go around throughout Tampa Bay. More than are in this blog. But these five [raises glass] are the ones we keep coming back to time and again. Cheers.
Caffe Mezzo | Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails
Whereabouts: Downtown St. Pete
Order After: A thorough Cuban feast at Bodega across the street.
Espresso Martini | Timpano
Whereabouts: Hyde Park Village
Order After: Wagyu Beef Carpaccio and Cavatelli.
Cordova Martini | The Scott
Whereabouts: Downtown St. Pete
Order After: A decadent Italian night out at Bella Brava.
Espresso Martini | Olivia
Whereabouts: South Tampa
Order After: Roasted Oysters and Squid Ink Casarecce.
Espresso Martini | On Swann
Whereabouts: Hyde Park Village
Order After: The best damn pork chop this side of the bay.