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Why the espresso martini won't go away — and never should

LOS ANGELES — On weekends, the espresso martini is one of the top-selling drinks at the Lets Go! Disco & Cocktail Club in downtown Los Angeles. "It's the drink of the moment," beverage director and co-owner Lee Zaremba said on a recent evening at the bar as the glint from a slowly spinning disco ball reflected off his face. The Italian-style, '70s-themed bar opened late last year with a ...
In capable hands, the espresso martini can be a potent elixir that guarantees a jolt of caffeine and a sweet buzz.

LOS ANGELES — On weekends, the espresso martini is one of the top-selling drinks at the Lets Go! Disco & Cocktail Club in downtown Los Angeles.

"It's the drink of the moment," beverage director and co-owner Lee Zaremba said on a recent evening at the bar as the glint from a slowly spinning disco ball reflected off his face.

The Italian-style, '70s-themed bar opened late last year with a cocktail menu that included three takes on the Negroni and a few drinks labeled "fun and citrusy" as well as "stirred and boozy."

And even though an espresso martini is not a drink you might expect to find at a bar whose specific theme, Zaremba made sure to include it on his drink list.

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