It's a very popular drink.
If you already suffer from high blood pressure, putting additional strain on your blood pressure by consuming more caffeine may negatively affect your heart. Theexplains that excess strain and resulting damage from high blood pressure can cause plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, increasing the risk of blood clots that can lead to heart attacks.
Besides its effect on your heart, espresso martinis are generally not the healthiest alcoholic drink you can order. An espresso martini will set you back about 200 calories, about the"same amount as a protein bar [but] without any of the nutrients to fuel you," Greene says. "Some will add chocolate syrup or simple syrup for sweetness," Greene adds, which makes this drink an extra sugary choice.staying away from"Alcohol is a toxin to the body and there are no health benefits to consuming it," Greene says. But if you do want to indulge,"a less damaging option to espresso martinis is wine, straight alcohol on the rocks, beer, or cider."