Espresso Martinis Are So Easy To Make At Home — And Kahlúa Are Giving Away 10,000 Cans, So I Guess I'm Never Going Out Again

This revelation is going to save me hundreds of dollars.

I've said it before and I'll say it again — I am a woman who lives for her caffeine intake.

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Whether it's my standard cuppa, or an experimental flavour from overseas, I just love the sweet, sweet taste of bean juice in the morning.

Which means I've long been a fan of the iconic espresso martini — and have wilfully parted with hundreds of dollars at bars, restaurants and clubs, in order to get my fave cocktail.

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That is, until I discovered just how ludicrously simple it is to make an espresso martini at home.

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It's literally three ingredients?! I think because it tastes so damn good, I had it in my head that it must take several people and a shopping list as long as my arm to create a taste of such pure pleasure. 

The first thing I did was grab a bottle of Kahlúa — the essential first step to perfecting this beloved cocktail.

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Made with 100% Arabica coffee beans, Kahlúa coffee liqueur is the hero ingredient in many of your favourite classic cocktails, including the espresso martini.

Next, I whipped up a fresh shot of good quality espresso.

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I used my trusty coffee pod machine for this part, but you can make do with whatever you have at home! 

If you’re using regular coffee, instead of espresso, however, you'll need to use less water — as the intensity will differ. Also, if you’re using filtered coffee, just know that the froth won’t be as thick and creamy. 

Then I simply added one part espresso, one part Absolut Vodka and one part Kahlúa into a shaker, with plenty of ice.

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For a single serve, my "one part" was 30ml, but you can adjust depending on how many people you're looking to impress.

Now, all that was left to do was shake that bad boy with all the bicep strength I could muster. And while mixologists make this part look very chic, effortless and controlled, let's just say that I haven't quite nailed the ~aesthetic~ cocktail shaker moves. This was my expectation:

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And this was my reality:

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If you'd rather not fatigue your biceps, why not enter Kahlúa's giveaway here for a chance to win a share of 10,000 Kahlúa espresso martinis-in-a-can that require no shaking whatsoever.

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But, oh boy, the shake was all worth it when I strained and poured her into a cocktail glass and she had the foamy, creamy, velvety froth of a mixologist-worthy espresso martini. 😍😍😍

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I finished off with a few coffee beans and was absolutely beaming with pride over my creation.

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And when it came to the first sip? Well, I'll just let my expressions do all the talking:

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It was everything I dreamed it would be and more — and you better believe I'll be hosting Friday night drinks from here on out.

Kahlúa has the only espresso martini recipe you'll ever need. To make your own espresso martini, click here to buy a bottle of Kahlúa's signature liqueur.

Or enter here for a chance to win a share of over 10,000 espresso martinis-in-a-can.

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