Coffee with Alcohol? Well, this discussion has taken its own series of Pros and Cons and looks like it will be an everlasting Question to find out a definite answer. There is one prominent reason for this – Cocktails.
Cocktails have a knack of mixing up two different ingredients and presenting a whole new drink, it’s kind of an Invention on its own. So, when Coffee was mixed with Alcoholic drinks to bring out a whole range of Coffee Cocktails, the craze stepped in.
Before getting into the argument, we need to understand why Coffee Cocktails are famous.
The answer is obvious – the taste, the experience and, as it is with any other drinks, refreshing.
So, let us look into some of the popular Coffee Cocktail drinks that you can try right now.
One of the all time favorite Coffee Cocktails, this Irish Coffee is still highly regarded for its Simplicity, easy to make and well, a hot cocktail is better on any day.
- 1 ½ oz. (45 ml) Irish Whiskey
- 3 oz. (90 ml) Hot Brewed Coffee
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- Whipped Cream for garnish
- Heat up your glass with some hot water.
- You can discard this hot water and then add 3 oz. (90 ml) of freshly brewed hot coffee in it.
- Add 1 to 2 tsp Brown sugar and mix it well.
- Now add 1.5 oz (45 ml) Irish Whiskey and stir gently.
- Top it up with whipped heavy cream and let it float.
- Serve and Enjoy the drink!
Flavor: Coffee Strength: Medium Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 18gFat: 11g
Amaretto has always been a great partner to many liquors giving some great cocktails. Cafe Caribbean is one such cocktail, and the addition of Coffee only enhanced its reputation.
- 1 oz. (30 ml) Rum
- 1/2 oz. (15 ml) Amaretto Liqueur
- 6 oz. (180 ml) Hot Black Coffee
- Whipped Cream/Sliced Almonds for garnish
- Just like with any Hot coffee cocktails, heat up your glass with hot water and discard it.
- Add Rum and Amaretto into it and fill the glass with Hot Coffee.
- Top it up with Whipped Cream and Sliced Almonds.
Flavor: Coffee Strength: Medium Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 8g
You know what makes up with Cocktail. YES, it’s the Kentucky Bourbon, or in fact any bourbon would do justice to this drink.
- 1 oz. (30 ml) Bourbon Whiskey
- 1/2 oz. (15 ml) Honey Liqueur
- 6 oz. (180 ml) Hot Coffee
- Whipped Cream for garnish
- Pre-heat the glass and add Bourbon and Honey Liqueur.
- Gently stir them well and fill the glass with Hot Coffee.
- Add Whipped Cream to garnish.
Flavor: Coffee/Honey Strength: Medium Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 17g
The name of this cocktail should not deceive you! One of the simplest coffee cocktails you can make right now. Just a 2-ingredient recipe for you!
- 1 oz. (30 ml) Cognac
- 4 oz (120 ml) Iced Coffee
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- In a cocktail shaker, mix Cognac, Iced Coffee and Sugar and shake them well.
- Strain the cocktail into your drinking glass. Simple!
Flavor: Coffee Strength: Medium Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 20g
This is the hot variant of White Russian, and of course we would be adding Hot Coffee to give that extra zing.
- 1 oz. (30 ml) Vodka
- 1 oz. (30 ml) Kahlua
- 3 oz. (90 ml) Hot Coffee
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- Whipped Cream for garnish
- In a pre-heated glass, add Vodka, Kahlua, and Hot Coffee and Heavy Cream (you can switch to milk if you want) and mix them well.
- Top it off with Whipped Cream for garnish.
Flavor: Coffee Strength: Medium Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 3g
A classic Italian recipe! And hence what better than Vermouth to spice it up! Best cocktail for a late evening poolside get together in Summer!
- 2 oz. (60 ml) Sweet Vermouth
- 1 ½ oz. (45 ml) Amaro
- 1 ½ oz. (45 ml) Cold Brew Coffee
- 1 oz. (30 ml) Simple Syrup
- Orange Peel for garnish
- Take a glass and fill it up with Ice.
- Mix Vermouth, Amaro, Cold Brew Coffee and Simple syrup and shake them well.
- You can top it up with Club Soda if you want, but this is not absolutely necessary.
- Garnish with Orange Peels.
Flavor: Coffee/Citrus Strength: Medium
A James Bond Style cocktail drink that is sure to rock your day! Espresso has always been the drink to spice up your day, and when it comes with Vodka, the possibilities are endless.
- 1 ½ oz (45 ml) Vodka
- 2 oz (60 ml) Kahlua
- 1 shot Espresso
- Fill up the cocktail shaker with ice cubes and add Vodka, Kahlua (or any Coffee Liqueur) and Espresso and shake them well.
- Strain into a Martini glass and garnish with Coffee beans, if you would like.
- You can also garnish with Coffee powder.
Flavor: Coffee Strength: Medium Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 9g