Many people avoid caffeine before bedtime and skip espresso martinis on an evening out to avoid a night of staring at the ceiling. If insomnia isn't enough to keep you away from caffeinated cocktails, studies from the Centers For Disease Control have shown mixing caffeine and alcohol can increase blood pressure and lead to dehydration. So for many, when choosing a cocktail, it may be best to avoid caffeine.
Does this mean you need to abstain from delicious, creamy espresso martinis? Not so fast. There are options that will allow you to indulge without the risk of insomnia or any other troublesome side effects from caffeine. A basic espresso martini is made with a few simple ingredients: espresso, vodka, and a sweetener, often simple syrup or a coffee-flavored liqueur.
If you're avoiding caffeine, just ask the bartender if they have decaf coffee or espresso available, and you'll have your decaf espresso martini. But what about those tasty coffee liqueurs that add flavor and sweetness, do they also add caffeine? Coffee-flavored liqueur and caffeine Most coffee liqueurs have minimal amounts of caffeine. Even Kahlua, one of the most popular coffee-flavored drinks in the world, contains a minuscule amount of the stimulant despite its strong coffee flavor.
To give you an idea, a 1.5-ounce cup of Starbucks espresso packs a caffeine punch of 150 milligrams per serving, but Kahlua has a measly 5 milligrams. A serving of Hershey Kisses has more than that! It may be important to know th.
