THE BARKER COMPANY ESPRESSO MARTINI (375 ML), VS

I was skeptical about a premade espresso martini, but shaking it really did produce a thick, creamy crema just like the description says. The six-times distilled vodka makes it dangerously smooth, and the caramelized brown sugar adds just the right sweetness without being cloying.

I’m genuinely impressed by the crema that forms after a good shake—it looks like a barista made it. The Colombian espresso comes through strong but the brown sugar keeps it from turning bitter, and at 20% it’s dangerous how easily it goes down.

That first sip after shaking it with ice gave me the crema you see in cocktail bars, and the Colombian espresso hits without any syrupy sweetness. The 6-times distilled vodka keeps it smooth enough to sip slowly, though at 20% it’s easy to forget how strong it is. A bottle this size is perfect for t