Whipping coffee has been the kitchen trend of lockdown 2k20. Forget sourdough and slow cookers, anyone who’s anyone in the weird and wacky world of foodstagram has spent time blitzing their cup of morning joe into frothy peaks. It might look a little OTT, but if likes are what you’re after, you need to whip out the whisk. 

Naturally, now that we’ve all had several weeks-worth of coffee blending experiments, some of us are starting to get a bit bored. As is often the case when inspiration is needed, a few have turned to the liquor cabinet. The results have been predictably gram-tastic. 

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Dubbed the “Dalgona Martini”, the new drink is the ultimate boozy upgrade on what was already a delicious treat. Though there are dozens of recipes dotted across the internet, almost all of them feature a spirit such as whisky, vodka or tequila, blended with the usual mixture of sugar, instant coffee and water to create a seriously decadent version of the alcohol-free original. 

Why not try our Baileys Tiramisu Martini recipe:

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One recipe recently published on Instagram by the food and drink hub “Yolo” features a rich blend of liqueurs and has proved extremely popular on social media. As the instructions state, cooks should:

“In a cocktail shaker add 12.5ml vanilla vodka, 12.5ml Amaretto, 12.5ml Cacao Brun, 12.5ml Kalhua, 25ml milk, shake and double strain into a coupe glass.

“In a separate vessel (add) 2x bar spoon of Espresso, 2x bar spoon of demerara sugar, whisk until thick and velvety.”

The results are as gorgeous to drink as they are to look at.

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As with many things in lockdown, it can be easy to let your evening drink drift into something entirely unremarkable. At least with the frothy frivolity delivered by the Dalgona Martini, you can guarantee that your tipple won’t be boring.

This article originally appeared on TwistedFood.co.uk

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The espresso martini dates back to the late 1980s, with one person claiming they made it for a woman who wanted something that would "wake me up, and then f*ck me up". It's definitely kicked into high gear in the last few years, becoming oft-requested in more bars, with even more patrons than ever looking to try them out.

Back in the Spring, Kahlúa launched their very own Espresso Style Martini for everyone out there who has become obsessed with caffeinated cocktails.

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Made using Kahlúa coffee liqueur, roasted Arabica coffee and vodka (according to their website's product description), the delicious concoction comes in a handy can to skip over all the mixing.

This canned drink comes in a pack of four, with each can serving two drinks. On top of that, it yields a nitro foam once it's poured, meaning it will foam up and look practically good as any bar espresso martini.

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You can find them wherever regular Kahlúa beverages are sold. If you want to figure out the nearest place you can grab one of these, you should head over to their store locator on their website here.

Or, if you're looking to try to make on yourself from scratch, Kahlúa also has their own recipe (that you can read online) that requires a mix of equal parts Kahlúa, espresso and vodka, mixed together with ice in a shaker.

So, as long as you've got the shaker and the espresso maker on hand, it isn't that hard to pull off. You can also follow the process yourself with this video from the brand's YouTube channel:

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But there are definitely those times when putting that extra effort into making a drink isn't something you're up to - that's when those handy cans of espresso martini come in handy.

Ingredients: 450g mixed berries 8 tbsp Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio 250g caster sugar 125ml water Method: 1. Bring the sugar and water to a boil, then slowly simmer until all of the sugar has dissolved 2. Set aside to cool completely 3. Blitz the berries until they’re smooth 4. When the sugar syrup has just about cooled, slowly add to the strawberries and continue to blitz until completely smooth 5. Add the Bubbly Pinot Grigio 6. Pour the mix into a really cold loaf tin and set in the freezer 7. Every hour, for approximately four hours, run a fork through the mix to stop it from crystallizing 8. Scoop, serve and finish by pouring Bubbly Pinot Grigio over the top 9. Enjoy!

The outside world is growing more uncertain every day, and with many of us self-isolating in nationwide lockdowns, it can be difficult to want to celebrate occasions that you normally would.

However, despite the current global situation, many of us still have big events to look forward to - and I encourage all of you to continue to celebrate the things you love.

Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and Thursdays (yes, I celebrate Thursdays) are still going ahead - but with the pubs and bars shut, you've just got to think on your feet and bring the party to your front door.

Related - This woman could definitely use a drink after her father interrupted her news broadcast from home:

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And that's where Amazon comes in.

While you're stuck in "quarantini", why not enjoy a few pornstar martinis? And when I say "a few", I mean an entire keg-full.

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Available on Amazon from Giraffe Cocktails, they are selling a five-liter keg of what they describe as " one of the nation’s favorite contemporary cocktails". And at 8% ABV, this passionfruit infused drink sure to pack a punch.

This quarantine treat costs £99.99 (plus £5 for delivery), but at 31 servings per keg, that works out at just £3.22 per cocktail (which, compared to London prices, is an absolute bargain). Oh, and don't forget to have your ID on show when it arrives.

But Giraffe Cocktails didn't stop there. You see, my wife is more of a pornstar martini gal, whereas I prefer a silky-smooth espresso martini. Well, Giraffe Cocktails has also got my back.

 

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The alcoholic vat, which is currently available on Amazon, is described as "a perfect gift for all coffee lovers", and "ideal for all occasions". Featuring a "Rich blend of coffee finished with premium vodka", the self-tapped 5L keg certainly offers an unorthodox way to cope with a crisis (and by that, I do actually mean my marriage). 

Each barrel, which contains 11% ABV, is allegedly "a perfect size keg for a fridge", and comes with 35 servings of espresso martini. Retailing for £110, the giant container ultimately works out as about £3.15 per serving - definite value for money if you consider some exorbitant cocktail prices.