A TikTok video showing the making of an espresso martini has sparked discussion about the drink’s quality. The clip, posted by user Coope Palmisano, presents a point-of-view shot of the cocktail on a bar counter. On-screen text at the beginning reads, “POV: the bartender has an attitude and her espresso martini comes out like this.”
The video opens with a close-up of a martini glass filled with a dark brown liquid. A thin layer of light-colored foam sits on top. A voice in the video begins speaking dramatically, saying, “So what are you gonna say at my funeral now that you’ve”. As the camera pans up slightly, the drink’s appearance changes. A thick, light beige foam now covers the dark liquid, and three dark coffee beans are visible on the foam’s surface. The voice continues, “killed me? Here lies the body of”.
The video’s public caption asks, “What did I do to you bro 😭”. It includes hashtags for espresso martini, depressomartini, and fyp. The clip has generated a wide range of comments from viewers, many of whom appear to be bartenders or industry workers.
Comments point to common issues with espresso martinis
The comment section under the video features several remarks about the challenges of making a proper espresso martini. One comment states, “yall gotta stop ordering espresso martinis from bars that don’t have espresso machines and being disappointed by the results”. Another simply says, “This is an espresso martini”.
A user identifying as a bartender wrote, “i work at a place with “bar and grill” in the name. you think i’m gonna serve you a good f–king espresso martini?? get out of my face”. Another comment reads, “Not round here partner”. These comments suggest a perception that the quality of an espresso martini can depend heavily on the type of establishment.
Several comments specifically mention the use of cold brew as a substitute for espresso. One comment claims, “As a bartender this is a terrible espresso martini. And they most likely are using cold brew instead of real espresso😩”. Another states, “The type of espresso martini I made w cold brew and tried to tell u it’s finna be ass”. These remarks indicate a belief among some viewers that the drink in the video may not have been made with freshly pulled espresso.
The video itself does not show the bartender or the preparation process, only the final drink and its transformation. The on-screen text attributes the drink’s appearance to the bartender’s “attitude,” though the exact meaning of that statement is not clarified in the clip. The dramatic audio and the visual change in the drink’s foam appear to be the central focus of the post.
The discussion in the comments highlights a broader conversation about standards for certain cocktails. According to the video’s creator, for the espresso martini, the presence of a proper espresso machine seems to be a key point of contention for many who replied. The video has become a focal point for sharing these professional opinions and experiences. The debate over proper preparation standards extends beyond cocktails, as a Delta Sky Club coffee station was recently criticized for leaving milk jugs at room temperature.
