Espresso martinis could be damaging your sleep and your health

Not the news we wanted to hear.

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Are you a fan of a few espresso martinis at the weekend?

It turns out they may not be the healthiest cocktail for you.

In fact, a recent article by the New York Post says that the popular drink is in fact "ruining your sleep and heart health". They asked doctors and health experts around New York to give their thoughts on the espresso martini.

Sports dietician Amy Stephens wared that the mix of caffeine and alcohol makes it harder to fall asleep:

“I would say you should stop [drinking caffeine] by 3pm,” she recommended. “And alcohol is a depressant, but once it’s metabolized through your liver, it can affect your sleep.”

Meanwhile cardiologist at Mount Sinai hospital, Dr. Johanna Contreras added that more than one espresso martini a night can lead to a host of other problems:

She said drinking multiple shots of espresso a day can “increase your heart rate, and at times can be the culprit for atrial fibrillation, anxiety and depression".

“Also, coffee can improve the taste of alcohol, and sometimes people may not realize how much they may be consuming, and as a result, they end up drinking more alcohol than they would if they would order a glass of wine.”