if( ! The cold glass keep the martini nice and chilled while you drink it. Some, such as Nigella Lawson, say that it should be prepared the evening before so that it has time to cool down, whereas the general consensus, and our recommended approach, is for the coffee to be as fresh as possible. Shake well for up to a minute until everything is well mixed and the mixture is cool. cookie : true, ½ oz. We keep track of fun holidays and special moments on the cultural calendar — giving you exciting activities, deals, local events, brand promotions, and other exciting ways to celebrate. Response must be less that 100,000 characters. Image of food, vertical, indoors - 41436923 The Espresso Martini is a cocktail with a story, a history and a legacy.