21 Fall-Inspired Espresso Martinis To Keep An Eye Out For

There’s no doubt that espresso martinis continue to be one of the trendiest cocktails around these days. Naturally as the seasons change, bartenders around the country are creating versions of the caffeinated cocktail filled with flavors of fall — from the obvious pumpkin and cinnamon to warm whiskey and smokey mezcal in place of the usual vodka, there’s so many ways to turn this cult classic cocktail into one that’s ideal for sipping all autumn long.

Here are 21 fall-inspired espresso martinis you should be ordering around the country.

Chai Jennings Java Martini at Lumin Skybar in Columbus, Ohio

On the newly debuted fall cocktail menu at Lumin Skybar is a Chai Jennings Java Martini made with chai-infused Watershed Vodka (locally distilled in Ohio), coffee liquor, vanilla, and java concentrate from local Jennings Coffee Roasters.

Beso De Espresso from Beaker & Gray in Miami, Florida

This version combines cold brew with orange cordial and candied pistachios making for an aromatic and nutty drink that’s perfect for Fall sipping. “The Beso de Espresso is the ideal pick-me-up with two hits of espresso—one from the housemade cold brew espresso and one from the punchy Mr. Black Cold Brew Espresso Liqueur. The autumnal essence comes from the combination of orange citrus, pistachio, and pandan. Finally, Ketel One vodka ties everything together to warm (or cool down) the soul in these chilly (or balmy) Fall months,” says co-owner Ben Potts.

The Night Shift at Communal in San Diego, California

The Night Shift is made with espresso, sabe vodka, caramel syrup and an orange peel. This cocktail was created for their fall menu by Communal North Park’s Kitchen Manager, Miguel Ley. His inspiration comes from living in Mexico where craft coffee and cocktail culture are often combined. This drink features caramel melted in Sightglass espresso, shaken with a wine based spirit and served over ice with an orange zest twist.

Honey Bear Espresso Martini from The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club Nashville, Tennesse

Inspired by the popular Honey Bear Cold Brew from local hot spot Elegy Coffee in East Nashville, this delicate and creamy take on the modern classic combines toasted oat milk, cinnamon and clove spiced maple syrup, Faretti Biscotti liqueur, and Anchorhead Coffee for the alcoholic version of that perfect last sip of milk after a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios.

Storico Espresso Martini at Storico Vino in Atlanta, Georgia

This spot adds Venezuelan rum to its espresso martini to enhance the flavors from the Italian coffee. You also get spiced notes and dry fruit notes and their use of chicory liquor helps to balance bitter notes in the cocktail making it not too sweet. The Storico Espresso Martini is made with Santa Teresa 1796 rum, Grey Goose, espresso demerara syrup, Borghetti espresso liqueur, and Hoodoo chicory liqueur.

Pumpkin Spiced Latte Martini at Tarbell’s Wine Bar in Phoenix, Arizona

This new seasonal libation at Tarbell’s Wine Bar features favorite fall flavors with bold notes of spice and pumpkin. Cheers to fall with this adult version of a PSL in the form of a cocktail mixed expertly with Captain Morgan spiced rum, coffee liquor, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, egg white cream and pumpkin spice simple syrup. To complete the Pumpkin Spiced Latte Martini, the cocktail is topped with frothy foam and ground cinnamon.

The F&O Espresso Martini at Fig & Olive in New York City, New York

Sure, everyone thinks about pumpkin and cinnamon in the fall, but it’s also fig season. With the comeback of the espresso martini, this spot wanted a way to make it their own by using ingredients that were reminiscent of the flavors commonly in the South of France where it’s easy to find fig trees and fresh rosemary. This version uses a black fig vodka to bring in the sweeter element of figs, and a rosemary simple syrup for a subtle herbaceous quality. Combined with espresso, dessert wine, and a creamy decadent finish, this makes for a very special espresso martini.

Caramel Macchiato Martini at various Sugar Factory locations

Sugar Factory is widely known for their over-the-top drinks and this season is no different. Stop by and try their take on the traditional espresso martini, the Caramel Macchiato Martini—offered as a cocktail or mocktail. Savor the rich notes of coffee, blended with the silky flavor of caramel and decadent chocolate, topped with a creamy, vanilla foam, for the fall cocktail of your dreams.

Empire State of Mind at Galley West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida

What better inspiration for an espresso martini than the city that never sleeps? Florida, and West Palm Beach in particular, has seen a drastic increase in New Yorkers making South Florida home. This espresso martini uses Hudson’s ShortStack Rye Whiskey, cinnamon sweet cream, nitro cold brew, Kahlua, maple syrup, and both 5-spice and cherry bark bitters. With notes of maple, cinnamon, and clove, this cocktail has all the warming flavors of the holiday season to enjoy at our outdoor firepit under swaying palm trees.

Las Mañanitas at Yellow Rosa in Dallas, Texas

The Las Mañanitas is a creamy and cinnamon-flavored concoction complete with a singed marshmallow. It uses mezcal as its alcohol of choice instead of vodka, which yields a unique smoky taste that’s in line with Yellow Rosa’s overall menu theme: approachable and authentic Mexican flavors. In it you’ll find Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Ilegal Mezcal, cinnamon demerara, and heavy cream.

Belize Express at Bamboo Hut in San Francisco, California

This version is made with Copalli Cacao Rum, Kahlua, and a draft latte topped with cinnamon-dusted coffee beans. Bamboo Hut had been working on a tiki version of the espresso martini and decided Copalli Cacao was the way to go.

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini at Electric Shuffle in Dallas, Texas

Get your creep on this Halloween season at Electric Shuffle. Through the month of October, enjoy spooky-inspired sips handcrafted in house, including the Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini made with Vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice, espresso, coffee liqueur and cinnamon.

Bourbon Spice-Tini at Palm & Ember at the Mansion in San Jose, California

This drink embodies all the things that make Fall the best season of all. The mixologists at Palm & Ember wanted to create a memorable drink that satisfied the PSL fans tastebuds while giving it a warm twist with Fireball that leaves a bourbon feeling without the bourbon. The Bourbon Spice-Tini is made with Grey Goose, Kahlua, pumpkin spice simple syrup, Fireball, and of course—espresso.

Grand Brulot Espresso Martini at Dirty French in New York City, New York

A deliciously revitalizing cocktail that is balanced, warming and eminently drinkable. With Grand Brulot being a Cognac Café instead of a coffee liqueur, it lends for a more complex and autumn-like flavor profile with notes of cacao, cherry and a rich bitter note on the palate coming from the blend of VSOP Cognac and Robusta coffee beans. There is no need to add any other spirit or flavors to the mix as the cognac already makes for the perfect spirit to enjoy in the fall.

Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini at Restaurant Olivia in Denver, Colorado

Made with cinnamon-infused bourbon, pumpkin seed orgeat, apple cider caramel, and a shot of espresso garnished with fresh nutmeg. “I really like to look for opportunities to cross utilize ingredients with our culinary staff and when we can, reduce waste. They are full steam ahead on fall ingredients (including pumpkin) and being able to utilize the seeds in a unique and approachable way allows us to kind of close the loop between the two disciplines,” says Austin Carson, bar manager at Restaurant Olivia.

Falling For You at Rosa Sky in Miami, Florida

A bold and warming expression of fall highlighting the familiar flavors of the season by combining fresh espresso with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin spice made using E11EVEN Vodka.

Pumpkin Spice Martini at Birdseye Rooftop in La Jolla, California

Made with Tito’s vodka, Kahlua, creme de cacao, espresso and pumpkin spice syrup, this cocktail allows guests on the west coast to enjoy a warm seasonal, trendy flavor that they would normally get during the winter months on the east coast while overlooking the glorious views as well as crisp cool airs of La Jolla Beach. The pumpkin and espresso flavors complement each other so well and it’s the perfect cocktail to end your meal.

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini at Hidden Lane in New York City, New York

Fresh off the just launched new seasonal cocktail menu at Hidden Lane, guests will find a a can’t miss Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini complete with cinnamon, pumpkin spice and espresso. Keeping it simple, this cocktail is made with Tito’s vodka, Mr. Black, espresso, and a housemade pumpkin spice syrup. The specialty seasonal drink is the first of many autumn inspired cocktails that debuted this month.

Hey Pumpkin at Rooftop @1WLO in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A comforting expression of fall flavors that highlights the all too famous pumpkin spice everyone craves. This seasonal beverage is made with E11EVEN vodka, Mr. Black, and Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice. The creamy texture from the Bailey’s make it a soft and easy cocktail to enjoy.

Galliano Espresso Martini at J.Bespoke in New York City, New York

J.Bespoke—a speakeasy cocktail lounge tucked behind Gramercy’s Irving Farm Coffee—serves a warming riff on the classic espresso martini that’s perfect for fall. Nitro cold brew and Reyka vodka are shaken with honey and Amaro Montenegro, which features cozy flavor notes of orange rind and vanilla, to create an especially autumnal cocktail.

Café Siempre at Willa’s in Tampa, Florida

This espresso martini swaps out the usual vodka for mezcal. “With more and more guests becoming interested in mezcal, we wanted to create an approachable way to enjoy using some tasty fall flavors. The Café Siempre is our take on everyone’s favorite cocktail, the espresso martini,” shares Amber Carregal, lead bartender. It’s made with Agave de Cortes, King State espresso, hoodoo, and cinnamon.