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COCKTAILS FOR COFFEE LOVERS – TOP 10 RECIPES

COCKTAILS FOR COFFEE LOVERS – TOP 10 RECIPES

If you’re all about coffee, all day long, then you know that coffee is just as fabulous mixed in an evening cocktail. There are lots of incredible coffee drinks out there that can deliver that decadent coffee flavor you crave 24/7. Pick up your favorite coffee and espressos, add a few fun liqueurs and some simple ingredients to the mix, and you’ll be all set to round up your other coffee friends for an evening that’s both shaken and stirred – with coffee as the star.

Have a shot (or two) of these ten popular coffee libations. We’ve included bold and robust recipes as well as sweet and creamy concoctions that will please all of the coffee lovers in your life. Enjoy!

1. IRISH COFFEE

Irish CoffeeIt will be top o’ the morning or the evening with this popular coffee classic. Versatile for a reason, the classic Irish Coffee gives you room to customize with your favorite flavors or syrups and/or to try your favorite whiskies and blends. Great year-round, an Irish Coffee is sure to warm the soul.

  • 6 oz. fresh brewed coffee
  • 1 ½ oz. whisky
  • 1 -2 teaspoons simple syrup
  • Whipped cream

If you want to add more sweetness or flavor to your Irish Coffee, add in some chocolate or caramel sauce.

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pour whisky and simple syrup into mug.
  2. Add freshly brewed coffee.
  3. Top with whipped cream.

2. CAFÉ AMORE

This is a great, simple coffee cocktail in which the flavor of black coffee is enhanced by a hint of brandy and the delicate sweetness of amaretto. Perfect served warm, or shaken and poured over ice, a dollop of whipped cream turns this into a sweet indulgence.

  • 6 oz. fresh brewed coffee
  • 1 oz. brandy
  • 1 oz. amaretto liqueur
  • Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pour brandy and amaretto liqueur into mug.
  2. Add freshly brewed coffee.
  3. Top with whipped cream.

3. ESPRESSO MARTINI

Kick up a classic martini with the bold flavor of espresso. This drink fits the billEspresso Martini and is perfect for anyone who loves the unadulterated flavor of pure coffee, but also wants to celebrate with something a little stronger. Like it sweeter? Add your favorite flavoring and a touch of cream to make it a little more decadent.

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. espresso
  • ½ oz. coffee liqueur
  • ½ oz. simple syrup if preferred

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

4. KAHLÚA® COFFEE

If you love coffee, coffee, and more coffee, this is the coffee cocktail for you. Coffee liqueur has long been a favorite addition and will allow you to score a perfect 10 for flavor! Served warm or poured over ice, a Kahlúa®  Coffee is always a crowd-pleaser.

  • 6 oz. fresh brewed coffee
  • 3 oz. Kahlúa® coffee liqueur
  • Cream as desired

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pour Kahlúa® into mug.
  2. Add freshly brewed coffee.
  3. Add cream as desired and stir.

5. CÁFE CARIBBEAN

Enjoy your coffee cocktail experience island style with the Café Caribbean. This5. CÁFE CARIBBEAN relaxing mix of rum, amaretto, coffee and almonds delivers a sweet, nutty flavor guaranteed to deliver a vacation-like feel on a cold, winter day.

  • 1 oz. rum
  • 1/2 oz. amaretto liqueur
  • 6 oz. fresh brewed coffee
  • Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pour rum and amaretto liqueur into mug.
  2. Add freshly brewed coffee.
  3. Top with whipped cream.

6. SPANISH COFFEE

For a great combination of sweet cream and dark coffee, try out a Spanish coffee. This boozy blend has layers of different flavor notes that complement each other, including a lemon and sugar rim finish. Try this bold combination and enjoy.

  • 3 oz. fresh brewed coffee
  • 1 1/2 oz. Kahlúa® coffee liqueur
  • ¾ oz. rum
  • ¼ oz. Triple Sec
  • Whipped cream
  • Sugar for the rim

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pour a bit of sugar into a bowl.
  2. Wet the rim of the glass and dip rim into sugar to coat.
  3. Add rum and Triple Sec to glass. Light with a match.
  4. Hold glass at angle and let the flame heat the sugared rim. The sugar should bubble and caramelize.
  5. Add Kahlúa® and freshly brewed coffee.
  6. Top with whipped cream.

7. DORDA CAFÉ

Is there anything more compatible than coffee and chocolate? The Dorda CaféDorda Coffee delivers all of the above, plus a little bonus of amaretto almond liqueur. Perfect as great summer coffee cocktail when iced, and warm winter treat (think mocha latte) when served hot, this is a coffee cocktail mix that’s sure to please.

  • 1 1/2 oz. Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur
  • ½ oz. amaretto
  • 1 oz. chilled espresso
  • Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pour chocolate liqueur, amaretto and chilled espresso into shaker.
  2. Fill with ice. Shake well.
  3. Strain into glass filled with ice.
  4. Top with whipped cream.

8. BOOZY CHRISTMAS COFFEE

Skip the eggnog, because you’ll bring on the fun with this festive Boozy Christmas Coffee. Chocolate, mint, and coffee all come together with a mix that’s sure to give you and your friends the holiday spirit.  

If you like a peppermint mocha latte, then this one’s for you!

  • 8 oz. freshly brewed coffee
  • 1/2 oz. Crème de Menthe liqueur
  • 1 oz. Crème de Cacao Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. Irish cream liqueur
  • Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pour Crème de Menthe, Crème de Cacao and Irish cream liqueur into mug.
  2. Add freshly brewed coffee.
  3. Top with whipped cream.

9. SPIKED THAI ICED COFFEE

Do you have a sweet tooth and love exotic Thai flavors? Sweet, creamy andThai Iced Coffee delicious, Thai Iced Coffee delivers a light spice and almond flavor, made extra decadent with a hint of sweetened condensed milk. It makes a great summer treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.

  • 4 cups freshly brewed coffee
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 oz. amaretto
  • 2 teaspoons cardamom
  • Ice

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add cardamom to ground coffee and brew according to coffee makers instructions.
  2. Pour coffee into pitcher and add amaretto.
  3. Fill four 12 oz. glasses with ice and equally distribute coffee between them.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk and stir.

10. WAKE THE DEAD

No lime. No salt. But there will be tequila. This bold, shock-your-system coffee cocktail may be just what’s needed for your most adventurous coffee drinkers. This drink will keep you going, and is great as a pre-game shot, or chilled and served over ice, depending on your preference.

  • 1 oz. tequila
  • 1 oz. coffee liqueur
  • ½ oz. espresso

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pour all ingredients into shaker.
  2. Fill with ice and shake well.
  3. Pour into shot glass or fill glass with ice and strain shaker into glass.

*Inspired by The Cookie Rookie

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