Espresso Martini

March 15th – Espresso Martini Day. A classic Martini consists of gin and vermouth, and possibly some other additions. Less classic Martini can be with vodka instead of gin. So technically, Espresso Martini isn’t a true Martini, since it doesn’t contain neither gin nor vermouth. The cocktail was originally named Vodka Espresso by its creator, Dick Bradsell, when he first mixed it in 1983 at London’s Soho Brasserie. This name accurately reflected its ingredients.

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Brandy Alexander

The Brandy Alexander cocktail is a smooth, creamy, and medium-sweet drink that serves perfectly as a dessert. Its main ingredients are brandy, crème de cacao, and cream. This cocktail is actually the second version of the original Alexander, but it has become so popular that it even has its own day—January 31.

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