5 Delicious Coffee Cocktails to Try at Home
Written by Emma C | Updated May 2023
Are you passionate about coffee? Well, here's a delightful way to relish your favorite morning brew even in the evenings: coffee cocktails! The intriguing blend of bittersweet coffee with luscious liqueurs will undoubtedly captivate your taste buds; these concoctions rank among the most delectable mixed drinks you can find! Whether you seek a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or a satisfying dessert alternative, these coffee cocktails have you covered—just make sure you can handle the caffeine!
Get ready to savor the best of both worlds with these coffee-infused libations! Some of these delightful concoctions feature brewed coffee, while others embrace the rich flavors of coffee liqueurs like Kahlua. Regardless of the choice, if you hold a deep fondness for coffee, these coffee cocktails are bound to elevate your love for this beloved beverage even further!
Espresso Martini
The espresso martini is a classic coffee cocktail that's easy to make at home. To make this cocktail, you'll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz espresso
- 1 oz Kahlua
- Ice
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
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Ketel One Vodka
Experience the taste inspired by traditional distilling expertise with Ketel One Family Made Vodka. Our 80 proof vodka is carefully crafted using exclusively 100% non-GMO European wheat for smoothness and neutrality. Distilled in copper pot stills, filtered over loose charcoal and stored in lined tanks, our vodka offers a crisp, unique flavor and strong finish.
Region: Netherlands | Tasting Notes: Floral, Honeysuckle, Pear | ABV: 40%
Irish Coffee
The Irish coffee is another classic coffee cocktail that's perfect for chilly evenings. To make this cocktail, you'll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz brown sugar syrup
- 4 oz hot coffee
- Heavy cream
Instructions:
- Add the Irish whiskey and brown sugar syrup to a glass.
- Add the hot coffee and stir.
- Top with heavy cream.
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Jameson Irish Whiskey
Jameson Irish Whiskey is a blended Irish Whiskey.What’s that we hear you say? Well first we take the best of pot still and fine grain whiskeys. Then we triple distill them- not because we have to because we want to as it gives it its signature smoothness. Finally we age them in oak casks for a minimum of 4 years.
Region Ireland | Tasting Notes Marzipan, Cocoa, Oak | ABV 40%
Coffee Negroni
The coffee negroni is a twist on the classic negroni cocktail. To make this cocktail, you'll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz cold brew coffee
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
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Bombay Sapphire
Our world famous gin in its distinctive blue bottle. Every drop contains 10 hand-selected botanicals from exotic locations around the world.
Region: UK | Tasting Notes Juniper, Pine, Citrus | ABV 47%
Mexican Coffee
The Mexican coffee is a sweet and spicy coffee cocktail that's perfect for dessert. To make this cocktail, you'll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 oz tequila
- 1 oz Kahlua
- 4 oz hot coffee
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon and sugar for rim
Instructions:
- Rim a glass with cinnamon and sugar.
- Add the tequila and Kahlua to the glass.
- Add the hot coffee and stir.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Don Julio Tequila Blanco
Don Julio® Blanco Tequila is the base from which all of our other variants are derived. Commonly referred to as “silver” tequila, its crisp agave flavor and hints of citrus make it an essential component to a variety of innovative drinks including margaritas. It can also be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. 100% blue agave plant.
Region: Jalisco | Tasting Notes: Citrus, Grapefruit , Lime | ABV 40%
Mocha Old Fashioned
The mocha old fashioned is a twist on the classic old fashioned cocktail. To make this cocktail, you'll need:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz chocolate syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel for garnish
- Espresso beans for garnish
Instructions:
- Add the bourbon, chocolate syrup, and bitters to a glass filled with ice.
- Stir until chilled.
- Garnish with an orange peel and espresso beans.
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Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Woodford Reserve is built around flavor. The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. The perfectly balanced taste of our Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is composed of more than 200 detectable flavor notes, from bold grain and wood, to sweet aromatics, spice, and fruit & floral notes.
Region: Kentucky | Tasting Notes: Cocoa, Toffee, Caramel, Chocolate | ABV 45.2%
In conclusion, coffee cocktails are a fantastic way to enjoy the rich flavor of coffee with the added kick of alcohol. The five coffee cocktails we've highlighted in this blog - the espresso martini, Irish coffee, coffee negroni, Mexican coffee, and mocha old fashioned - all offer unique and delicious flavor combinations.. So why not try making one of these coffee cocktails at your next gathering or night in?
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