A woman has gone viral online after showing off her ‘awful’ espresso martini, which she got from US restaurant Chili’s – and people were left “wheezing” over how bad it was
Many of us relish the chance to sip on an espresso martini during a night out.
This classic cocktail is typically whipped up with espresso, coffee liqueur, and vodka, and is known for its delightful frothy top, garnished with a trio of coffee beans.
Yet, one woman’s experience has taken the internet by storm. Her ‘awful’ espresso martini from US chain Chili’s became the subject of viral fame.
Em shared her beverage blunder on X (formerly Twitter ), causing quite the stir as the post amassed an astonishing 11 million views, leaving people “wheezing” at the sight of it.
The expected frothy layer was nowhere to be seen, with the glass instead brimming with a murky brown liquid, overloaded with coffee beans rather than the standard decorative few.
The comments section erupted with jokes about the drink, with one user quipping: “When I get the job after lying on my resume.” Another sympathised: “Nah sis they played you. That ain’t no espresso martini.” While a third person, who was in disbelief, added: “I cannot believe that is even real omg.”
Others also compared it to Pepsi or Coke sprinkled with coffee beans. While another commenter couldn’t contain their amusement, exclaiming: “I am wheezing”.
Em revealed that this peculiar version of the drink was a result of a collaboration between Chili’s and Vanderpump Rules celebrities Scheana Shay and Katie Maloney.
One thing’s for sure, should Chili’s decide to cross the pond to the UK, let’s hope this particular cocktail doesn’t make the journey!
The Espresso Martini was invented in the 1980s. It’s often credited to a London bartender named Dick Bradsell – and remains popular decades later.
Legend has it that a model asked him for a drink that would “wake her up and then f*** her up.” So, Bradsell mixed vodka, coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso, creating what we now know as the Espresso Martini.
