# RTD Espresso Martinis
Après Hours Launches its First RTD Canned Espresso Martinis

By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-23 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apres-hours
References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2022/apres-hours-launches-line-of-rtd-espresso-martinis) & [drinkapreshours](https://drinkapreshours.com/)

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Après Hours, founded by Nicole Craven and Alexis Smith, has launched its new line of ready-to-drink canned espresso martinis that are made to suit gluten-free, dairy-free lifestyles. The brand was pioneered by the two founder’s passion for offering ready-to-drink, more convenient espresso martini options, and has goals to fill a gap in the market for a beverage of this kind.

Après Hours is available in three gluten-free and dairy-free flavors including ‘Salted Caramel,’ ‘Classic,’ and ‘Vanilla.’ The beverage is infused with Colombian caffeine, comes neatly packaged in a 12-ounce can, and is measured at 10% alc/vol.

“We’ve always preferred our espresso martinis with tequila instead of vodka, which is where we got the idea to use agave-wine as our base,” says co-founder Nicole Craven. “It gives the entire cocktail a smoother, rounder flavor and allows us to be sold in grocery stores as well as liquor stores.”

Image Credit: Après Hours