Coffee cocktails come in a wide range of flavors. From the popular Irish coffee to the Black Jack, Bailey’s Cup of Coffee, and Imperial Moka, there are hundreds of delicious drink recipes to choose from. Put your imagination to work and mix coffee with your favorite spirits and liquors! Regardless of how many guests you have, you can prepare all sorts of coffee cocktails that everyone will enjoy.
Here are six coffee cocktails that will wake you up:
Irish coffee Cocktail
The Irish Coffee Cocktail is one of the best known coffee drinks out there. The original recipe includes whiskey, sugar, hot coffee, and whipped cream. Mix the first three ingredients and then add whipped cream if desired. For a smoother flavor, use vodka instead of whiskey.
Nutty Irishman Coffee Cocktail
This popular coffee cocktail is made with Frangelico hazelnut liquor, Irish cream, whipped cream, and coffee. It has a sweet flavor and a creamy texture. It’s one of the best coffee drinks for the cold winter days.
Francis the Mule
Francis the Mule is a sophisticated cocktail that blends coffee with fresh lemon juice, orgeat syrup, bourbon, and Angostura orange bitters. The coffee must be chilled. Mix all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass, and add lemon twist for garnish.
Espresso Martini
This classic coffee drink contains espresso, vodka, and kahlua. The Espresso Martini is a basic cocktail that can be prepared within seconds. It has a delicious flavor that your guests will love. For extra taste, use espresso-flavored vodka. Popular variations of this cocktail recipe include the Chocolate Hazelnut Espresso Martini, the Triple Threat Espresso Martini, and the Cinnamon Latte Espresso Martini.
South of No North
This coffee cocktail was created by Chris Langton. It combines the smokiness of tequila with the strong taste of African coffee. Its key ingredients are cold-brew coffee, tequila, simple syrup, Cynar, egg whites, and ice. Mix all ingredients and serve into chilled glasses. Use bitters for garnish. For added flavor, replace simple syrup with agave and use amaro Ramazzotti instead of Cynar. Tequila can be replaced with a fine mezcal.
Keoke Coffee
If you love sweets, prepare this delicious drink as soon as you have some free time. Its decadent taste will tantalize your senses! The Keoke Coffee is made with crème de cacao, kahlua, freshly brewed coffee, brandy, and whipped cream. It’s easy to prepare and boasts a sweet aroma and rich texture.