The 7 Best Espresso Martinis In Aspen

A velvet-smooth cocktail with a kick, espresso martinis always make for an excellent drinking choice from happy hour meet ups to after-dinner night caps. Read on for Modern Luxury’s top picks for espresso martinis in Aspen.

Betula Aspen

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Website/ 525 E Cooper Ave 81611

For an espresso martini with a side of exquisite views, perch on the second-floor space at Betula where Ajax Mountain views color your drinking and dining experience. Stirring in Lalo Tequila, the Espresso Reishini also features Licor 43, Kahlua and Reishi Coffee.

Catch Steak

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Website/ 515 E Hopkins Ave 81611

A strong cocktail makes for an exceptional pairing with a juicy steak dinner. Between bites of tender filet and buttery potatoes, Catch Steak’s espresso martini offers a welcome balance through a delicate mix of Patrón Reposado Tequila, espresso, demerara and Kahlua.

Clark’s Oyster Bar

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Website/ 517 E Hyman Ave 81611

Clark’s Oyster Bar is serious about its martinis—so much so that it has devoted a whole section of the bar menu to different variations. When you’re in the mood for espresso aromas over hints of olive, opt for the Aspen Espresso Martini. With an 1876 Vodka base, the cocktail also stirs in Black Cat Espresso, St. George Nola, Giffard Vanille and Don Cicco Ciocolatto.

Hooch

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Website/ 301 E Hopkins Ave 81611

Above all else, Hooch prioritizes crafting a really great cocktail. So no matter your order, you’re in good hands. However, you’ll have to order the Death Before Decaf to truly understand the magic of Hooch’s bartenders; it's what the bar considers its most “famous drink.” Frothy and strong, the Death Before Decaf makes for a lively evening.

Meat and Cheese Aspen

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Website/ 301 E Hopkins Ave 81611

Sleek in a martini glass, the picturesque espresso martini at Meat and Cheese Aspen brims with a welcome touch of foam and a dash of espresso beans. Its strong kick of flavors pairs well with charcuterie grazing.

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection

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Website/ 330 E Main St 81611

Hotel Jerome promises that the only thing smoother than its espresso martini is Aspen’s legendary snow. This drink inspires pep in your step as the perfect antidote after hitting the slopes all day.

The St. Regis Aspen Resort

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Website/ 315 E Dean St 81611

Tidy in a Nick and Nora glass, The St. Regis Aspen Resort’s espresso martini lives up to the luxury hotel’s esteemed reputation. An order of the caffeinated cocktail elevates cozy gatherings around a fire pit, lounge hangs and long dinners.

See also: 11 Best Bars in Aspen

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