What will be the Drink of Summer 2023?
- fttopshelf
- Feb 13, 2023
- 2 min read
Everyone has their go-to drink that holds a special place in their heart. Whether it be a margarita, cosmopolitan, or a negroni, it will never fail you. Every year there is one cocktail that stands out amongst the crowd, the IT girl of drinks, featured on the cover of Vogue magazine: who is SHE!?
Well, today I am here to explain why the espresso martini is making a comeback as the cocktail of the summer (with a twist) and how it got its claim to fame.
The first time we saw the classic espresso martini come into the limelight was in the 1990s. As other cocktails emerged that decade, the beloved beverage slowly dwindled into the background. Fast forward 20 years and the espresso martini has reemerged, taking the world by storm. We first saw the drink's popularity spike in the summer of 2021. It is quite the contrast to the summer of 2022’s fan favorite, the dirty shirley. The dirty shirley was the ideal drink on a hot summer day and everyone wanted a taste of the action.
Now with summer quickly approaching, we are noticing a trend that puts our darling fusion of sweet summertime and youthful exuberance in second place. I am sure you have heard the expression “ legends never die”, well that is how we feel on this rendition of the treasured espresso martini. According to Wine Enthusiast, there is a prediction of more comfort drinks rising into popularity as people are trying to mix escapism with nostalgia. After diving deeper into the article, we come to learn that writers at Wine Enthusiasts also believe we will continue to see an upsurge in tequila-based drinks.
For these reasons, we are forecasting that the drink for summer 2023 will be a tequila espresso martini. It combines the ultimate balance of comfort, class, and risk that will keep you going until the (tequila) sunrises. Next time you are on the hunt for an intoxicating treat, request a tequila espresso martini and thank me later.
Now that the wait is over, give the espresso martini a (tequila) shot!
Recipe below:
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