Irish Coffee
A classic Irish coffee is sure to warm you up from the inside out! Preheat a mug by filling it with hot water then pouring the water out. Brew 1 cup (240 mL) hot coffee and pour it into your warmed glass until the cup is about ¾ full. Add 1 tablespoon (15g) brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Stir in 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) Irish whiskey and top with whipped cream. Key Ingredients: Freshly brewed hot coffee, brown sugar, Irish whiskey, whipped cream. Variations: Swap out brown sugar with maple syrup for a richer flavor, or let the drink cool then toss it in a blender with ice for a frozen Irish coffee! Pairs well with: Dark chocolate truffles or a molten chocolate cake.
Mexican Coffee
This Mexican spin on an Irish Coffee is just as tasty but with a bit more kick! Stir together 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) coffee-flavored liqueur and ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) tequila in a mug. Pour in 5 fluid ounces (150 mL) hot coffee and top the beverage with whipped cream. Key Ingredients: Coffee-flavored liqueur (i.e. Kahlua), tequila, hot coffee, whipped cream. Variations: Garnish your beverage with a dash of cocoa powder, cinnamon, or cayenne pepper for an extra touch of sweetness or spice. Pairs well with: Sweet and subtly-flavored desserts like vanilla ice cream or a banana cream pie.
Grand French Coffee
Let this Grand French coffee cocktail keep you chaud on a cold wintry night. Pour 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) Grand Marnier orange liqueur into a cup or glass. Add 2–4 fluid ounces (59–118 mL) hot, freshly-brewed coffee into the cup. Let the drink cool for 1-2 minutes before adding fresh whipped cream on top. Key Ingredients: Grand Marnier, hot coffee, fresh whipped cream. Variations: Add 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) cognac or brandy to turn your Grand French into a Parisian Coffee Cocktail. Pairs well with: Fellow French-inspired treats like a warm butter or chocolate croissant.
Spanish Coffee
A Spanish coffee combines rum and coffee for a delicious dessert cocktail. Pour ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) Tía María coffee liqueur into a mug with ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) rum. Add 6 fluid ounces (180 mL) hot coffee, then top it all off with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry! Key Ingredients: Tía María coffee liqueur, rum, hot coffee, whipped cream, maraschino cherries. Variations: Swap out rum for brandy to achieve a fruitier and subtler flavor. Pairs well with: A classic Spanish dessert like churros!
Carajillo
The simple yet punchy carajillo is the go-to after dinner drink choice in Mexico. Pour 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) espresso or strong coffee into a cocktail shaker. Add 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) Licor 43 then fill the shaker with ice and seal it. Shake it for 15 seconds, then strain and pour the drink into a cocktail glass. The final texture should be smooth, velvety, and slightly foamy. Key Ingredients: Espresso or strong coffee, Licor 43 (a sweet, spicy and citrusy Spanish liqueur). Variations: Add some creaminess with a dash of horchata, or add a few pumps of your favorite flavored simple syrup. Pairs well with: Nothing! As a digestif, a carajillo is best served in between courses—usually dinner and dessert.
Caffè Corretto (Italian Coffee)
Give yourself a true buongiorno wake up with this alcoholic Italian coffee drink. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. In the shaker, combine 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) chilled espresso, ⁄4 fluid ounce (22 mL) espresso liqueur, ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) Fernet-Branca amaro, and ⁄4 fluid ounce (7.4 mL) simple syrup. Shake and strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with three espresso beans for an extra kick! Key Ingredients: Chilled espresso, espresso liqueur, amaro, simple syrup, espresso beans. Variations: The caffè corretto is commonly made with grappa, sambuca, or brandy. Depending on your tastes, you can swap out the amaro for any of these liquors. Pairs well with: Nothing! This drink is best served as a digestif, usually taken after lunch or dinner.
Rüdesheimer Kaffee
An authentic Rüdesheimer is a sweet and cozy coffee drink native to Germany. Place 3 sugar cubes into a mug. Heat 1.33 fluid ounces (39 mL) dry brandy in a microwave and pour it onto the sugar cubes. Use a long match to carefully light the brandy in the mug. Stir the drink with a long spoon until the sugar dissolves completely, then pour 4 fluid ounces (120 mL) brewed coffee into the cup. Top the beverage with whipped cream and chocolate shavings! Key Ingredients: Sugar cubes, dry brandy, strong brewed coffee, whipped cream, chocolate shavings. Variations: Omit the brandy or skip the whipped cream for an alcohol- or dairy-free option. Pairs well with: Cinnamon cookies—specifically the traditional German cinnamon stars, or zimtsterne.
Espresso Martini
Indulge in a sweet and creamy espresso martini that’ll keep you going all night! Brew 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of espresso and let it cool completely. Pour the espresso over a shaker filled with ice, then add ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) simple syrup, ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) coffee liqueur, and 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) vodka. Shake vigorously then strain the drink into a martini glass. Top with espresso beans and serve. Key Ingredients: Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, simple syrup, espresso beans. Variations: Add vanilla or cherry liqueur, or swap out the vodka for Jamaican rum. Pairs well with: Italian classics like antipasto misto, chicken parmigiano, and tiramisu—or a sweet and tangy fruit and cheese board.
Peppermint Mocha Martini
Get into the holiday spirit with this festive twist on an espresso martini. Spread crushed candy canes over a plate. Rim your martini glass with chocolate syrup and dip the glass into the candy canes so that they completely cover the rim. Fill a shaker with ice and pour in 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) espresso, 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) vodka, 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) Bailey’s Irish Cream, and 1-2 teaspoons (5-10mL) chocolate syrup. Shake well and strain into your rimmed glass. Key Ingredients: Espresso, vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, chocolate syrup, candy canes. Variations: Replace the vodka and Bailey’s with 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) heavy cream for a mocktail version. Pairs well with: Holiday desserts like sugar cookies, yule log cakes, and—of course—candy canes!
Caramel Macchiato Martini
Give a boozy edge to your favorite Starbucks order. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) caramel liqueur, 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) coffee liqueur, and 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) vanilla vodka into the shaker. Shake well and pour into a martini glass. Key Ingredients: Caramel liqueur, coffee liqueur, vanilla vodka. Variations: Craft a salted caramel macchiato martini by swapping out the vanilla vodka for salted caramel vodka and garnishing with caramel sauce and sea salt. Pairs well with: A salty or smoky canape like prosciutto bundles or bacon-wrapped prunes.
Dalgona Martini
Try this tipsy version of the viral whipped dalgona coffee. Whisk 1 tablespoon (15g) instant coffee with 1 tablespoon (15g) sugar and ⁄8 fluid ounce (3.7 mL) boiling water until the mixture forms medium to stiff peaks (about 2 minutes). Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) vodka, 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) coffee liqueur, and ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) simple syrup. Shake until cold then strain the cocktail into a glass. Dollop the whipped mixture on top and stir gently. Key Ingredients: Instant coffee, granulated sugar, simple syrup, vodka, coffee liqueur. Variations: Add a scoop of coffee ice cream to turn this into an affogato. Pairs well with: Your favorite brunch dish, like fluffy pancakes or a savory eggs benedict.
Tiramisu Martini
Enjoy the richly decadent Italian dessert in a drinkable form! Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) vanilla vodka, 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) amaretto, 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) coffee liqueur, and a splash of half and half. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder. Key Ingredients: Vanilla vodka, amaretto, coffee liqueur, half and half, cocoa powder. Variations: Lay a ladyfinger biscuit across the rim of the glass for an edible stir stick that pays true homage to the tiramisu! Pairs well with: Fresh berries, chocolate pudding, or as the dessert course after a scrumptious spaghetti dinner.
Coffee Negroni
Update the classic negroni with a balance of rich coffee and sweet vermouth. Brew 25g (0.88oz) of coffee using 240 millilitres (8.1 fl oz) sweet vermouth instead of water. Then, pour the coffee into an ice-filled shaker along with 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) London dry gin and 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) Campari. Strain over a large ice cube into a glass and garnish with an orange twist. Key Ingredients: London dry gin, Campari, coffee-brewed sweet vermouth. Variations: Instead of brewing the coffee, use ⁄4 fluid ounce (22 mL) cold brew coffee liqueur and ⁄4 fluid ounce (7.4 mL) sweet vermouth. Pairs well with: A sweet and savory snack board of berries, chocolate, and soft cheeses.
Coffee Old Fashioned
Discover this bold combination of coffee and bourbon flavors. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) bourbon, ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) coffee liqueur, ⁄4 fluid ounce (7.4 mL) simple syrup, 2 dashes of orange bitters, and 1 dash of Angostura bitters. Shake until chilled and strain into an old fashioned glass over a large ice cube. Key Ingredients: Bourbon, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, orange bitters, angostura bitters. Variations: Add a dash of maple syrup into the shaker for a delightfully complex flavor. Pairs well with: Wood-fired steak or roasted almonds dusted with orange zest.
Black Russian Cocktail
Black Russians offer strong flavors in a simple two-ingredient cocktail. Combine 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) vodka and ⁄4 fluid ounce (22 mL) coffee-flavored liqueur in a rocks glass. Add ice and stir the drink to combine all ingredients. Garnish with an orange slice or maraschino cherry. Key Ingredients: Vodka, coffee-flavored liqueur. Variations: Add a few dashes of orange bitters to enhance the coffee notes in the cocktail. Pairs well with: Robust appetizers like smoked salmon, crab cakes, and tomato bruschetta.
White Russian
Try out the Big Lebowski’s favorite creamy and coffee-flavored cocktail. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice. Pour in 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) vodka and 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) coffee liqueur. Add 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) heavy cream and stir. Key Ingredients: Vodka, coffee-flavored liqueur, heavy cream. Variations: Peppermint White Russian: Replace 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of the vodka with 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of peppermint schnapps, and add a candy cane rim. Pumpkin Spice White Russian: Swap out the heavy cream with pumpkin spice creamer, and dust the rim with crushed graham crackers and pumpkin pie spice. Tiramisu White Russian: Add 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) tiramisu syrup to the rest of the ingredients. Pairs well with: BBQ chicken, sausage rolls, or a handful of chocolate-covered pretzels.
Tiramisu Shots
Satisfy a quick craving for decadent tiramisu with a round of layered shots. Add 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) vodka and ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) coffee liqueur to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a shot glass. Slowly pour ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) Bailey’s over the back of a spoon into the shot glass. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa dust. Key Ingredients: Vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, coffee liqueur, whipped cream, cocoa powder. Variations: Mix 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) heavy cream into the Bailey’s to smooth out the whiskey flavor. Pairs well with: Another round of shots! Ideally, an espresso shot or a small cup of amaretto liqueur.
Mudslide Cocktail
Enjoy a milkshake, cocktail, and coffee all in one with a ‘70s-style mudslide. Blend together 3 cups (332g) crushed ice, 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) vodka, 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) coffee liqueur, and 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) Bailey’s until smooth—about 15-30 seconds. Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of the glass then pour in the blended drink. Top with a maraschino cherry. Key Ingredients: Vodka, coffee liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream, chocolate syrup. Variations: Add an extra dose of nostalgia with a marshmallow fluff rim and ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) of toasted marshmallow syrup. Pairs well with: A plate of classic (and extra salty) potato fires.
Toasted Marshmallow Campfire Cocktail
Sip on sweet summer memories with this s’mores-inspired cocktail. Heat 250 millilitres (8.5 fl oz) water and 1 cup (200g) to a soft boil, then add 10 marshmallows and stir until they dissolve. Strain your marshmallow simple syrup through a sieve into a small bowl. Once cool, heat 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of the simple syrup with 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) Irish cream and 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) vanilla rum in a microwave or on the stovetop. Key Ingredients: Irish Cream, vanilla rum, marshmallows, granulated sugar. Variations: Add a splash of whiskey for an extra kick! Pairs well with: What else? A s’more, of course! (Or a pan of Jiffy Pop to keep the campfire vibes going)
Drunken Pumpkin Latte
Celebrate the arrival of fall with a boozy version of the pumpkin spice latte. Add ½ tablespoon (7.5g) sugar and a dash of cinnamon to ⁄2 cup (120 mL) hot coffee. Stir until dissolved. Stir in ⁄8 cup (30 mL) milk, ⁄8 cup (30 mL) RumChata, and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) pumpkin pie vodka until combined. Serve warm over ice. Key Ingredients: Coffee, milk, RumChata, pumpkin pie vodka, sugar, cinnamon. Variations: Whisk in a spoonful of pumpkin puree for an extra boost of pumpkin flavor! Pairs well with: Any autumnal snack—like a cinnamon sugar muffin or a slice of apple pie.
Bailey’s Coffee Slushies
Enjoy coffee cocktails year-round with a refreshing and boozy Bailey’s shake. Freeze 150 mL (⅔ cup) cold brew in an ice cube tray until solid. Blend the coffee cubes with 30 mL (⅛ cup) cold brew, 30 mL (⅛ cup) milk, 15 mL (1/16 cup) Bailey’s, and 15 mL (1/16 cup) vodka until smooth. Drizzle chocolate and caramel sauces into your glass, then pour in the shake and top with whipped cream. Key Ingredients: Cold-brew coffee, milk, Bailey’s Irish Cream, vodka. Variations: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream into the blender for extra creaminess! Pairs well with: A salty snack like French fries or a bowl of salted pretzels.
Spiked Cold Brew
Give a little boost to your favorite morning pick-me-up! Add ice to a glass and fill the cup halfway with cold brew coffee. Pour 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) Bailey’s Irish Cream on top of the cold brew and stir the beverage to mix. Key Ingredients: Cold brew, Bailey’s Irish Cream. Variations: Try a different alcohol instead of Bailey’s—like spiced rum or vanilla vodka. Pairs well with: Mini powdered donuts, or any breakfast item you’d eat with cold brew!
Cold Brew Sangria
Beat the heat with this unique twist on a fruity summertime sangria. Fill a large pitcher with 1 bottle of red wine, 1 cup (240 mL) cold brew, ⁄2 cup (120 mL) brandy, and ⁄4 cup (59 mL) orange liqueur. Stir in ⁄4 cup (59 mL) of honey and an assortment of fruits, such as sliced oranges, lemons, and seasonal berries. Chill the sangria in the fridge for at least 1 hour and add ice before serving. Key Ingredients: Red wine, cold brew, brandy, orange liqueur, fruits, honey. Variations: When serving, top off the glasses with club soda or sparkling water to give the sangria a bit of fizz. Pairs well with: An earthy cheese like gorgonzola or stilton, or classic Spanish tapas and entrees like croquettes and seafood paella. Note: This recipe creates one full pitcher of cold brew sangria.
Coffee and Coconut Cooler
This tropical coffee cocktail is the perfect choice for a summer’s day. Stir together 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) coconut rum, 4 fluid ounces (120 mL) cold brew coffee, and 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) coconut milk. Add ice and garnish with toasted coconut flakes. Key Ingredients: Cold brew coffee, coconut milk, coconut rum. Variations: Top the cooler with a few spoonfuls of coconut water for some added lightness and coconut flavor. Pairs well with: A fresh and zesty entree like shrimp tacos or a seasonal fruit salad.
Long Island Iced Coffee
You’ll only taste sweet coffee flavors in this booze-filled drink. Fill a shaker with ice. Pour in ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) Bailey’s, ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) coffee liqueur, ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) vodka, ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) white rum, ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 mL) tequila, and 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) cold brew. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Key Ingredients: Bailey’s Irish Cream, coffee liqueur, vodka, white rum, tequila, cold brew coffee. Variations: Swap out cold brew coffee for iced coffee to lower the drink’s caffeine level. Pairs well with: Shrimp cocktail, grilled salmon, or a platter of oysters.
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