Okay, so I wanted to try something new and fun for the weekend, and I thought, why not make an Espresso Martini? I’ve seen it all over the internet, and it looked so cool. I had some Kahlua and Baileys at home, so I thought I’d give it a shot. It turned out to be a good try!
Getting Started
First off, I grabbed all the stuff I needed. I already had Kahlua and Baileys. So I bought some vodka from the nearby store. And, I needed some espresso. I don’t have an espresso machine, so I just made some strong coffee with my regular coffee maker. It’s not exactly the same, but it did the trick.
Mixing It Up
Next, I took out my cocktail shaker—it’s one of those metal ones with a lid. I filled it up with a bunch of ice cubes. I guess the ice is super important to make it cold and frothy. Then I poured in the vodka first, about two shots. After that, I added one shot of Kahlua and one shot of Baileys. It already smelled amazing at this point. I also poured in about one shot of my strong coffee. Make sure the coffee is not hot, or else it will melt your ice completely.

Shake, Shake, Shake
I put the lid on the shaker and started shaking it. I shook it for about 30 seconds. I wanted to make sure everything was mixed well and got super cold. My arms got a little tired, but it was totally worth it.
Pour and Enjoy
I got out a fancy martini glass—you know, the ones with the long stem. I carefully poured the mix from the shaker into the glass. It looked so good, with a nice layer of foam on top. I didn’t have any coffee beans to put on top for decoration, but it still looked pretty classy.
The Taste Test
Finally, I took a sip. Wow! It was really good. It tasted like a creamy, coffee-flavored dream. The vodka gave it a nice kick, and the Kahlua and Baileys made it smooth and sweet. It was like a dessert and a drink all in one. I was pretty proud of myself for making something so tasty.
Final Thoughts
Making this Espresso Martini was a blast. It was easy, fun, and the result was delicious. I can totally see why people love this drink. I’ll definitely be making it again, maybe next time I’ll get some coffee beans to make it look even fancier. If you’re looking for a fun drink to make at home, give this one a try. You won’t regret it!
- Vodka: 2 shots
- Kahlua: 1 shot
- Baileys: 1 shot
- Espresso: 1 shot (or strong coffee)
- Ice cubes: a bunch
Cheers!
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