Originally called Vodka Espresso, it featured vodka, sugar syrup, two coffee liqueurs, and fresh espresso. Renamed the Espresso Martini, it gained popularity. In 1998, at the Pharmacy Bar, Bradsell rebranded it as the Pharmaceutical Stimulant. The cocktail, known by these three names globally, has slight ingredient variations. Bradsell’s inventive blend of coffee and vodka, concocted amid coffee grounds, became a legendary and versatile drink cherished worldwide. Step #2: Shake vigorously. Step #3: Strain the mix into your favorite martini glass, then garnish with three coffee beans. Sip and savor!
