Your cups of ‘Joe will never be the same again with this guide to the best coffee cocktail recipes.
Millions of people cannot do without a sip (or several) of the caffeinated drink throughout the day. Coffee’s cult popularity has led to its addition to a wide range of culinary creations, from desserts to curries. There are dozens of beers – from lattes to long blacks – to get you through the day, but that doesn’t mean you have to pack your beans when the sun goes down. If you want an energizing happy hour hit, the key, it seems, is to channel both your inner barista and bartender.
The best part? The alcohol serves to further enhance the flavors of the coffee, allowing its bittersweet and earthy notes to shine through. These recipes require very few ingredients and are easy to prepare. You’ll find that dark spirits are the poison of choice for the coffee cocktails below, but liqueurs also do a lot to add a little something special to the mix. Sit down with a weekend drink or whip up a refreshing brunch brew this summer. Either way, you’ll bring smiles to any party or gathering you attend.
9 fun coffee cocktail recipes that will make you the life of every party
Espresso Martini
This popular cocktail is perhaps the best known when it comes to coffee-based cocktails. There are several variations of this alcoholic concoction, but the classic recipe calls for coffee liqueur, vodka, ice, and a shot of your favorite espresso. The result is a sweet, creamy, aromatic, sweet and caffeine-rich mixture that tastes like a dessert. Garnish with espresso beans for a little extra heat.
a white Russian
This gourmet cocktail is as easy to make as it is delicious. All you need is vodka, cream, coffee liqueur and your favorite old-fashioned glass to make it. The mix is believed to have originated around the 60s, when a bartender added a little cream to the Black Russian cocktail. Soon, the concoction made its big-screen debut with The Big Lebowski, which featured Jeff Bridges sipping the concoction exclusively. Serve your drink on the rocks for the best sipping experience.
Dominican
This rum and coffee number is often thought to be a variant of the White Russian. The mix was created by Sasha Petraska of New York’s Milk & Honey bar, the same man credited with starting modern cocktail culture. The recipe calls for aged rum — which offers hints of caramel and vanilla — along with coffee and cream. The result? A decadent and delicious concoction that is the perfect substitute for dessert any time of the day.
Old fashioned cold brew
If you love a classic old-fashioned cocktail as much as your cup of joe, this cocktail is for you. Popular in all bars across the United States, cold brew adds mild yet distinctive coffee notes to the mix that don’t overpower the flavors of bourbon and other ingredients. Add bitters, simple syrup, and a slice of orange to the mix, and you have a refreshing all-day drink for the summer. Do not hesitate to adjust the proportions of the ingredients according to your tastes.
Revolver
The Revolver was created in the early 2000s as a twist on the classic Manhattan and featured bourbons with spicy notes. Most recipes today contain three ingredients: orange bitters, coffee liqueur and whiskey. The citrus notes of orange cut through the caramel and vanilla notes of bourbon and coffee, leaving you with a subtle, light flavor on the palate. Gently press an orange peel against a lit match and hold it above the surface of the drink to release oils that will add citrus notes to your drink.
Mr Bali Hai
Who says coffee cocktails can’t be tropical? This tiki-inspired number comes from the Bali Hai restaurant in San Diego in the 60s and was named after the statue that stood in front of the establishment. Inside, pineapple juice, lemon juice, coffee liqueur, lightly aged rum, blended dark rum and sugar give the cocktail a complex and refreshing taste, perfect for a hot summer evening. summer. Serve your drink in a tiki mug or pour it in an old-fashioned glass on the rocks.
Cafe Negroni
Toasted caffeine meets the fruity, bitter and lemony notes of classic negroni in this recipe. On the ingredient list are cold brew liqueur, gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and orange peel. The best part? It only takes 90 seconds to prepare this drink. Serve your refreshing mix over plenty of good quality ice and serve cold.
Irish Iced Coffee
No coffee cocktail would be complete without this classic recipe, and in honor of scorching summers, we’re going down the icy route with this Iced Irish Coffee Recipe. You’ll need sugar syrup, cold drip espresso, coffee liqueur, and Irish whiskey at your next grocery store for this. Serve in a chilled glass over ice and add a squeeze of lemon to garnish.
Sicilian
This cocktail is low in alcohol, serving as the perfect after-dinner digestive. Here, the sweetness of Italian vermouth and amaro meets the bitterness of strong cold brew coffee to create a delicious blend, while the other ingredients like sugar, soda, vermouth and orange zest add refreshing touch. Easy to whip up and smooth on the palate, there’s no excuse not to try it at your next party.
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