Espresso Martini Costume
Serve up a buzzworthy look with this trendy, coffee-cocktail-inspired costume.
The espresso martini has taken the nightlife world by storm, making it one of the trendiest and most creative costume choices for parties. This look translates the rich, caffeinated cocktail into a stylish outfit featuring deep espresso tones, a frothy cream top, and signature coffee bean accents. It is a fun, modern, and highly customizable costume that is perfect for anyone who loves a good buzz.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Espresso Martini costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Espresso Martini costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Espresso brown dress or outfit
A sleek, dark brown dress, jumpsuit, or monochromatic shirt and pants set to represent the liquid body of the cocktail.
DIY: Use any solid dark brown clothing you already own.
Cream-colored scarf or boa
A fluffy white or cream-colored feather boa, faux fur collar, or ruffled scarf worn around the neck to represent the cocktail's signature frothy foam layer.
DIY: Drape a plush cream-colored scarf or ruffled fabric around your shoulders.
DIY coffee bean headband
A black or brown headband decorated with three oversized coffee beans crafted from brown felt or cardboard.
DIY: Cut coffee bean shapes out of brown cardboard or felt, draw a line down the center of each, and hot glue them to a plain headband.
Martini glass prop
A large, clear plastic martini glass to carry around, optionally filled with dark brown paper or beads to look like the drink.
DIY: Carry a real, durable acrylic martini glass filled with dark brown resin or dark-colored beads.
Olive or coffee bean earrings
Fun, themed earrings shaped like coffee beans or cocktail olives to add a playful touch.
DIY: Glue real coffee beans to blank earring posts.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Espresso Martini costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your base dark brown dress, jumpsuit, or matching top and pants.
- 2
Drape the cream-colored feather boa or plush scarf around your shoulders and secure it to mimic the frothy top layer of the drink.
- 3
Construct your headband by cutting three large oval shapes from brown felt or cardboard, scoring a curved line down the middle of each to look like coffee beans, and gluing them to the headband.
- 4
Place the coffee bean headband on your head, positioning the beans so they sit upright.
- 5
Put on any coffee-themed jewelry or accessories, such as coffee bean earrings.
- 6
Fill your plastic martini glass with dark brown tissue paper or decorative filler to represent the liquid, and carry it as your main prop.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a sleek, polished updo or a neat ponytail to keep the focus on the coffee bean headband. For makeup, opt for a warm, monochromatic 'latte makeup' look with rich brown eyeshadow, bronzed cheeks, and a deep brown or nude lip gloss.
Espresso Martini for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a bartender in an apron with a cocktail shaker, or have them go as a bag of espresso coffee beans.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as a full cocktail menu, including a Margarita, a Cosmopolitan, and an Aperol Spritz.
- kids
- A kids' version can feature a brown t-shirt with a plush white collar and a headband with felt coffee beans.
- Plus size
- A rich brown velvet wrap dress or a dark brown tunic paired with a plush cream-colored pashmina offers a comfortable and elegant fit.
- pet
- Dress your pet in a brown dog t-shirt with a small white ruff around the collar and a tiny felt coffee bean attached to their harness.
Tips
- Keep the foam in place by safety-pinning the cream boa or scarf to the shoulders of your brown outfit.
- Use a lightweight plastic or acrylic martini glass rather than glass to prevent accidental breakage at crowded parties.
- Write 'Espresso Martini' on a custom name tag or apron if you want to make the concept immediately obvious to everyone.
- Choose comfortable footwear like brown boots or flats if you plan on standing or dancing all night.
Espresso Martini costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Espresso Martini costume?
- Wear a dark brown dress or outfit to represent the liquid, wrap a fluffy cream-colored scarf or boa around your neck for the foam, and wear a headband decorated with three DIY cardboard coffee beans.
- What color should I wear for an Espresso Martini costume?
- You should wear deep espresso brown for the main outfit and cream or off-white around the neck or shoulders to represent the frothy crema.
- What are the key accessories for this costume?
- The essential accessories are a headband with three coffee beans (representing the traditional garnish), a cream-colored boa, and a plastic martini glass.
Did you know? Traditionally, an espresso martini is garnished with exactly three coffee beans, which represent health, wealth, and happiness.