Chicago’s own Zing Zang launches a new Espresso Martini Mix made with real coffee and cocoa bitters. The easiest bartender-quality espresso martini you’ll ever make.
Chicago has always known about Zing Zang.
The brand has been headquartered here since 1997, built its reputation on the city’s bar culture, and became America’s number one selling Bloody Mary mix without ever leaving its hometown roots. So when Zing Zang launches a bold new Espresso Martini Mix crafted with real coffee and cocoa bitters, this city gets to claim it first.
The espresso martini is one of the fastest-growing cocktails in the country right now. The problem has always been the build — brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, vodka, a shaker that actually seals. Zing Zang just eliminated every complication. Add vodka, shake, done. That signature foamy top included. No espresso machine, no barista training, no last-minute run to Mariano’s.
For Chicago’s home entertainers, apartment hosts, and anyone throwing a River North pregame or a Lincoln Park dinner party who wants a cocktail that impresses without a 20-minute prep window — this is the product you’ve been waiting for from a brand you already trust.
What’s Actually Inside the Bottle
Zing Zang Espresso Martini Mix is built around real coffee and cocoa bitters — not artificial coffee flavoring or synthetic sweeteners. The profile delivers rich espresso flavor, balanced natural sweetness, and subtle hints of cocoa and vanilla. Each serving contains 60 mg of caffeine, naturally sweetened with no artificial flavors and no high fructose corn syrup. Produced in the U.S.
That combination matters. The cocoa bitters add a layer of complexity that most ready-made espresso martini solutions skip entirely. The result is closer to what a good Chicago bartender builds from scratch than what typically comes out of a convenience shortcut.
“Espresso martinis have surged in popularity at bars and restaurants across the country,”
E.G. Fishburne
VP of Marketing at Zing Zang
“But traditionally they require brewed espresso and multiple ingredients. Our Espresso Martini Mix simplifies it — just add vodka, shake, and enjoy a rich, bartender-quality espresso martini with that signature foamy top in seconds.”
Three Ways to Build It
The standard build is straightforward: Zing Zang Espresso Martini Mix plus vodka, shaken. Two variations worth knowing.
For a Mexican-style Espresso Martini, swap the vodka for tequila. Given Chicago’s deep appreciation for agave spirits — from the Fulton Market cocktail programs to the West Loop mezcal bars — that variation is going to land well at any gathering where someone’s already reached for the tequila bottle. The earthiness of a blanco against the cocoa and vanilla notes in the mix is a legitimate upgrade on the classic.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the vodka with water. The cocoa, vanilla, and espresso profile holds up on its own — and with 60 mg of caffeine per serving, the mocktail version still delivers the coffee experience cleanly. For the Wicker Park host with a mixed crowd of drinkers and non-drinkers, having one mix that serves both tables is genuinely practical.
Format, Availability, and a Hometown Advantage
Zing Zang Espresso Martini Mix comes in two formats: a 32 oz bottle for home bar use and 7.5 oz cans in 4-packs for portability. The can format is smart for Chicago’s outdoor culture — rooftop gatherings, Navy Pier events, backyard situations in Andersonville or Bridgeport where a full bottle isn’t practical.
The mix joins Zing Zang’s existing portfolio including the flagship Bloody Mary lineup, Michelada, multiple Margarita expressions, Sweet and Sour, and Piña Colada. For the Chicago home bartender who’s been stocking Zing Zang for Sunday Bloody Marys since the early 2000s, adding the Espresso Martini Mix to the rotation is the easiest decision you’ll make this week.
Available nationwide at grocery retailers, wine and spirits stores, and online at Amazon.com. But this one’s ours first.
More at ZingZang.com.
FAQ
What is Zing Zang Espresso Martini Mix made from? Zing Zang Espresso Martini Mix is crafted with real coffee and cocoa bitters, naturally sweetened with no artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup. Each serving contains 60 mg of caffeine. It’s produced in the U.S. and available in 32 oz bottles and 7.5 oz cans in 4-packs.
How do you make an espresso martini with Zing Zang? Add vodka to Zing Zang Espresso Martini Mix, shake, and serve. For a Mexican-style variation, substitute tequila for vodka. For a non-alcoholic mocktail, replace the vodka with water. No espresso machine or additional ingredients required.
Where can I buy Zing Zang Espresso Martini Mix in Chicago? Zing Zang is headquartered in Chicago and available nationwide at grocery retailers, wine and spirits stores, and online at Amazon.com. Find it at Binny’s, Mariano’s, Jewel-Osco, and spirits shops across Chicago and surrounding areas including Evanston, Oak Park, and Naperville.
