Kahlúa unveils sneaky espresso martini glass for St. Patrick’s Day

By James Herring on Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Cocktail lovers no longer need to fake their love for stout this St. Patrick’s Day, thanks to Kahlúa’s latest creation – the ‘Schneaky’ Espresso Martini glass.

Designed to look like a pint of stout, this cleverly disguised hand-blown glass lets revellers enjoy an Espresso Martini while blending in with the crowd.

A recent study found that 64% of drinkers have felt pressured to order a stout on St. Patrick’s Day, with 42% fearing judgment for choosing a cocktail instead.

Kahlúa’s ‘glass offers a cheeky way out, ensuring cocktail lovers can sip their favourite drink without scrutiny.

Campaign by Wieden and Kennedy London and PR support from Pangolin.

Craig van Niekerk, VP of Marketing for Kahlúa, said: “No one should feel pressured to drink stout this St. Patrick’s Day, so why not sneakily whisper slainté with our Schneaky Espresso Martini glass? At Kahlúa, we’re always looking to stir up traditions with a touch of playfulness to ensure everyone gets to celebrate the shamrock festivities with a drink they enjoy – even if it’s on the sly.”

To spread the word, former England rugby star and stout enthusiast James Haskell has teamed up with Kahlúa, along with Irish TikTok sensations Tadgh & Derry and comedy trio 3bucksleft.