One of the more common claims[1][2] is that it was created by Dick Bradsell in the late 1980s while at Fred's Club in London for a young lady – sometimes claimed to be Naomi Campbell or Kate Moss[dubious – discuss] – who asked for "something to wake me up, then fuck me up".

The mixture is then shaken, fine strained and poured into a chilled martini glass.

The drink is garnished with coffee beans (and perhaps a twist of lemon zest) and served.

[10] This popularity was met with apprehension by bartenders due to the time and effort required to prepare the drink.

Examples include adding Cointreau and Chocolate sauce to make a Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini,[12] or adding Marshmallow syrup to make a Toasted Marshmallow Espresso Martini.