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What’s your favorite espresso martini in Kansas City? We’re looking for the best

The espresso martini is served at Laila, a new bar in the West Bottoms. Where else can you go for the popular drink?
The espresso martini is served at Laila, a new bar in the West Bottoms. Where else can you go for the popular drink? dowilliams@kcstar.com

Sometimes, on a night out, you just need a pick-me-up. The alcohol is hitting, but so is last night’s Netflix binge or this morning’s early workout. And there’s no classier way to combat it than with an espresso martini.

But once you up your game to the refined combination of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso, you might as well seek out the best. And we want to help you find it, whether that’s at an upscale cocktail bar, nice restaurant or a more casual neighborhood spot.

The Star has sought out the sweet with KC’s best cinnamon roll and the savory with the metro’s top-tier pad thai (winner soon to be announced). Now we’re looking for the booze with standout espresso martinis in the Kansas City area.

(If you have ideas on what we should do next, email me at cboese@kcstar.com.)

Tell us where you like to do for your espresso martinis with the form below, or by emailing kcq@kcstar.com. Your submissions will be included in a poll so readers can vote on their favorites.

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Chandler Boese
The Kansas City Star
Chandler Boese manages the audience service team at The Kansas City Star as they engage with readers and write stories that help Kansas Citians live their best lives. A KU grad, she’s worked in journalism since 2018 and with The Star since 2022.
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