Espresso martini near me in Boston

The Wild Duck, a liquor store at 86 Massachusetts Ave in Boston, carries the vodka, liqueur and mixer categories you need to make an espresso martini at home. You can walk in, order for pickup, or ask about delivery and shipping, and the hours for each are below.

Where can I buy espresso martini ingredients near me in Boston?

You can buy them at The Wild Duck, 86 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02117. We are a liquor store, and our shelves are organised into categories such as vodka, liqueur and mixers, which are the ones an espresso martini draws on.

We have more than 4,500 products in stock across more than 700 brands, so there is usually more than one bottle to compare for each part of the drink. If you would rather browse before you come in, the liquor category shows what is on the shelf now.

The store is rated above 4.5 out of 5 from more than 60 Google reviews. That is a rating from people who have used the shop, and you can read the reviews yourself before you visit.

What goes into an espresso martini?

An espresso martini is made from vodka, a coffee liqueur and freshly brewed espresso, shaken hard with ice and strained into a chilled glass. Some recipes add a little sugar syrup, depending on how sweet the liqueur is.

The shaking is what gives the drink its pale foam on top. Cold espresso, ice and a vigorous shake trap tiny bubbles, and three coffee beans are the usual garnish.

The coffee itself is the one part we do not sell as a drink ingredient, so plan to brew a fresh shot at home just before you mix. A shot that has sat for hours will taste flat in the glass.

Which bottles should I look for at The Wild Duck?

Start with the vodka and liqueur categories. A clean, neutral vodka lets the coffee come through, and the liqueur adds the sweetness and the roasted flavour. If you want a coffee liqueur, check the liqueur page to see which bottles are in stock today.

Other liqueurs on our shelves suit different drinks. CHARTREUSE Yellow Liqueur is a herbal French liqueur, so it belongs in other cocktails rather than in an espresso martini, but it is a useful bottle to know about if you are building a home collection.

If you are choosing between vodkas, the shelf is the easiest place to compare. Our team can point you to what is in stock when you come in. For a broader idea of what a home setup needs, see our guide to stocking a home bar in Boston.

When is The Wild Duck open?

Monday to Saturday we are open from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Those are the hours for walking in to browse and buy.

If you are planning an evening of cocktails, the late closing time means you can collect a bottle after work or just before guests arrive. Please check the hours for the day you are coming, since Sunday opens an hour later than the rest of the week.

The store is on Massachusetts Ave in Boston, at number 86, and the postcode is 02117.

Can I order espresso martini ingredients for pickup, delivery or shipping?

Yes. Besides walking in, we offer pickup, delivery and shipping. Pickup is available Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM and on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, which starts earlier than store opening. Our page on in-store pickup in Boston explains how it works.

Delivery hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM and on Sunday from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM. The liquor delivery areas page lists where we deliver, so you can check your address before you order.

Shipping is also available for orders that need to travel further. If you have a question about any of these, our frequently asked questions page is the first place to look.

Do you serve Cambridge and Brookline as well as Boston?

Yes. Besides Boston, we also serve Cambridge and Brookline. Each town has its own page, so you can read what applies to where you live: liquor delivery in Boston, liquor delivery in Cambridge and liquor delivery in Brookline.

If you live in one of these towns and are searching for an espresso martini near you, the same shelves apply. You can order for delivery during the delivery hours above or collect from the store on Massachusetts Ave.

What else do I need to make espresso martinis at home?

Beyond the vodka and liqueur, you need a shaker, ice, a strainer and a chilled glass. Barware is not something we can promise from our shelves, so check what you have at home before you come in.

We do carry mixers for cocktails in general, along with a range of ready-to-drink options if you want something that needs no mixing at all. If you are putting together a drinks table for a few guests, the new arrivals collection shows what has recently come in.

If you are buying for someone else, gift cards let them choose their own bottles.

What can I serve with an espresso martini?

An espresso martini works well after a meal, so it pairs naturally with dessert. Dark chocolate is the classic match, because the bitterness of the chocolate and the roasted coffee flavour sit comfortably together.

Our page on chocolate and drinks to pair in Boston has more ideas, and the snacks category covers savoury options for the rest of the table.

Serve the drink in small glasses and in moderation. An espresso martini contains both alcohol and caffeine, so it suits a slow end to an evening rather than a first round.