A woman was left in hysterics after ordering an espresso martini at a restaurant – only to be served a very different version of the classic cocktail instead
Many of us fancy a cheeky espresso martini while out and about. This timeless tipple, typically concocted from espresso, coffee liqueur, and vodka is famed for its creamy froth, traditionally crowned with a trio of coffee beans. But, one woman’s recent encounter has taken social media by storm. Her ‘dreadful’ espresso martini from American restaurant chain Chili’s sparked viral hysteria.
Em took to X to share her cocktail calamity, whipping up quite a frenzy as the post racked up a jaw-dropping 11 million views, leaving people “wheezing” at its appearance. Gone was the anticipated creamy surface, replaced instead with an abyss of murky brown liquid, excessively sprinkled with coffee beans compared to the usual garnish.
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Commenters couldn’t help but jest about the concoction, with one user jesting: “When I get the job after lying on my resume.” Another expressed sympathy: “Nah sis they played you. That ain’t no espresso martini”, while someone else echoed their astonishment: “I cannot believe that is even real omg.”
Some even likened it to Pepsi or Coke dashed with coffee beans. Elsewhere, a commenter was so tickled they exclaimed: “I am wheezing”.
Em later disclosed that this peculiar take on the drink was born from a collaboration between Chili’s and ‘Vanderpump Rules’ stars Scheana Shay and Katie Maloney.
One thing is certain, if Chili’s ever makes the leap to British shores, let’s pray this peculiar cocktail isn’t part of the package. The Espresso Martini hails from the 1980s and is frequently attributed to a London bartender called Dick Bradsell – its popularity endures years on.
As the story goes, a model once approached him with a request for a beverage that would “wake her up and then f*** her up.”
In response, Bradsell concocted a blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso, birthing the now-iconic Espresso Martini.