In case you didn't know, the espresso martini has a rather sexy backstory. Legend has it that London bartender Dick Bradsell concocted the drink in the late '80s when supermodel Kate Moss famously asked for a drink that would “wake me up and f@ck me up.”

The Espresso Martini is a sumptuous mix of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso.

The History of the Espresso Martini The drink changed names more than once, being called the Pharmaceutical Stimulant by Bradsell for a time before finally settling on “Espresso Martini” because of the V-shaped glass it was served in during the 1990s.

Ketel One Vodka is made at the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, Holland and has been producing the highest quality spirits for ten generations, inspired by over 300 years of family distilling expertise.

“Even more than the caffeine boost, I think Espresso Martinis are so popular these days because bartenders have learned how to make them taste great. Using fresh, high-quality espresso, a good coffee liqueur and good vodka, it's easy to see why they're so much more delicious than they were a few decades ago.”

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Where Did the Dirty Martini Come From? One rather famous United States president is frequently credited with popularizing the dirty martini–Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Espresso Martini Relatively new to the scene - created in the 1980s and made popular in even more recent years - if this is your cocktail of choice you are likely an intense individual who gives 100% to everything you do.

Fun Facts About Espresso Martinis: One of the espresso martini's trademarks is three coffee beans on the top, and those beans serve a purpose: they represent health, wealth and happiness. So when friends, lovers or relatives are having a toast while drinking espresso martinis, they are celebrating those three things.

Ketel One is unique with its dual distillation process, premium ingredients, and close attention to detail, making it a top-shelf option. Though the quality is there, the price tag is different.

40 percent The vodka has an alcohol by volume measure of 40 percent, which is also known as 80 proof: this puts it in line with most of the other vodkas on the market (vodka has a standard proof of 80).

When these two substances are combined, the caffeine, acting as a stimulant, masks the depressant effects of alcohol, according to a report by the CDC. This makes drinkers feel more alert than they would if they were drinking alcohol alone.

The Dirty Martini is believed to have originated in 1901, when New York bartender John O'Connor found inspiration in the classic's famous olive garnish. First made by muddling the olive into the drink, and later by adding a splash of olive brine, the Dirty Martini took decades to reach a wide fan base.