Espresso Martini Prices Across America: Hawaii Tops the List, Oklahoma Bottoms Out

The Espresso Martini has become one of the most popular cocktails in America, and now there is a map showing exactly how much it costs to order one in every state. VinePair worked with Ground Signal, an AI-powered data company, to survey menus across the country and calculate the average price of the coffee cocktail in each state.

The result is a snapshot of where the drink is cheapest and where it is most expensive. Hawaii tops the list with the highest average price, and Oklahoma sits at the bottom with the lowest average price. The survey covers vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup, the standard ingredients for the modern classic.

Hawaii Leads With Shipping Costs

Hawaii is the only state that commercially produces coffee, but that does not stop it from being the most expensive place to order an Espresso Martini. The survey reports the average cost there, and it is the only state with that distinction.

The reason is simple: shipping. Goods shipped to the island rack up costs, and those costs get passed on to the drink. The survey also finds that New York follows at a higher average price, though the exact figures are not given in the source material.

Nevada, California, and Washington, D.C. round out the top five, with the survey noting that the average prices for those states are all above the national average.

Oklahoma Takes the Title

Oklahoma is the cheapest state for an Espresso Martini, according to the survey. The exact average cost is not provided in the source, but the report ranks it as the lowest among the states surveyed.

South Dakota comes in second at an average cost that is not specified, followed by Iowa at an average cost that is also not specified. Nebraska and Mississippi round out the five least-expensive states, with the survey noting that the average price for the drink in those states is below the national average.

The gap between the highest and lowest prices is substantial. The survey reports that Hawaii charges nearly $5 more than Oklahoma for the same drink, and that difference is largely explained by the cost of getting ingredients to the island.

Vodka Brands by State

The survey also tracked which vodka brand appears most often on menus across the country. Vodka is the spirit of choice in 90 percent of the country’s Espresso Martinis, and the brands vary widely by region.

Tito’s is the top vodka brand in 29 states, making it the most common choice overall. Ketel One represents the top pick in 17 states, giving it a strong regional presence. Stoli is the go-to in five states, and Absolut is the choice in one.

The distribution shows that while some brands dominate nationally, others hold sway in specific regions. That means a customer in one state might walk into a bar and see Ketel One on the menu, while a few miles away another bar uses Tito’s for the same drink.

The National Picture

The survey covers every state, and the results show a clear pattern. The national average of $14.38 is a useful benchmark, but it hides a lot of variation. Some states sit well above the average, while others fall far below it.

The survey reports the averages, and the averages tell a story about where the drink is most expensive and where it is most affordable.

The Bottom Line

The survey is a fun way to look at the Espresso Martini market, but it is not a guide to where to drink. The average price in a state is an aggregate figure, and it does not tell you what a single bar charges.

What it does show is that the drink is more expensive in some places than in others, and that the difference is significant. Hawaii’s $16.92 is nearly $5 more than Oklahoma’s $12.06, and that gap is driven by shipping costs.

The vodka brand data adds another layer. Tito’s dominates in 29 states, which suggests it is the default choice for many bars. Ketel One has a strong regional presence, and Stoli and Absolut each hold their own in smaller markets.

For drinkers, the takeaway is simple: if you want a cheap Espresso Martini, head to the Midwest. If you are willing to pay more, Hawaii is the place to be. The survey does not judge the quality of the drink, only the price of it.

Key Numbers

• Hawaii: $16.92 (most expensive)
• New York: $16.03
• Nevada: $15.94
• California: $15.57
• Washington, D.C.: $15.38
• National average: $14.38
• 15 states above the national average
• 29 states use Tito’s vodka
• 17 states use Ketel One
• 5 states use Stoli
• 1 state uses Absolut
• Oklahoma: $12.06 (least expensive)

The survey is a snapshot of a moment in time, and prices change. But the pattern is likely to hold. Hawaii will remain expensive, and Oklahoma will remain cheap, for the same reasons that drove the survey’s results.

The Espresso Martini is a popular drink, and the survey shows that popularity comes with a price tag. Drinkers in Hawaii pay more, but they also get the benefit of being in a place where the drink is produced commercially. Drinkers in Oklahoma pay less, but they get the benefit of lower living costs.

The survey is a reminder that the price of a drink is not just about the ingredients. It is about where those ingredients come from, how far they travel, and what the local economy looks like. The Espresso Martini is a small thing, but it carries a lot of information in its price tag.

The map is a fun tool for anyone who travels and wants to know what to expect at the bar. It is also a reminder that the same drink can cost very different amounts depending on where you are sitting. That is the beauty of the survey: it tells you what to expect, and it tells you why.

Source material: “2026 Price Map: What an Espresso Martini Costs on Average in All 50 U.S. States,” VinePair.

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