As espresso martinis continue to be a go-to drink order for many Charlestonians, The Rickhouse (1734 Signal Point Rd.) will host the city’s first-ever Espresso Martini Festival on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. The event, featuring Early Bird Cold Brew Coffee Vodka from James Island's Cannon Distillery, offers cocktail enthusiasts a unique opportunity to celebrate this trendy drink.
At the festival, adults (21+) can enjoy espresso martinis from Charleston’s top mixologists, live music, artisan showcases, and food from Roti Rolls. Attendees can also vote for their favorite creation in the People’s Choice Award.
Participating venues include:
- Hall’s Chophouse
- High Cotton
- Ritual
- Bourbon N Bubbles
- Lamar’s
- Cocktail Club
- Little Palm
- Franny & the Fox
- The Peacock
- Groovers
- Babylon
- CO
- Big John’s Tavern/Scotty’s Doesn’t Know Speakeasy
- Rebel Taqueria
- Proof
- Additional venues to be announced
Tickets are available now at espressomartinifestivals.
