Best Amaretto Coffee

Add a swig of booze to your morning with Amaretto Coffee! This spiked hot drink is part cocktail, part dessert, and irresistibly delicious.

Ready for a cocktail that’s part drink, part dessert, and 100% irresistible? Try Amaretto Coffee! When I first tried this boozy coffee drink, I expected it to taste good. But one sip and my eyes widened. Wowza, is this stuff good!

It’s one of those flavor combinations that is years beyond the sum of its parts. The amaretto brings a nuttiness and spice to the coffee that’s hard to quantify in words. Topped with frothy whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it’s truly to die for.

What is amaretto coffee?

No, this is not amaretto-flavored coffee. Amaretto coffee is served hot, spiked with a shot of amaretto liqueur, and topped with whipped cream. Essentially, it’s an Italian spin on Irish coffee! You can serve it as a nightcap, or it’s perfect as a dessert for a sweet ending to a meal. It’s a great fall cocktail or winter drink, but it works any time of the year!

The ingredients you need are simple:

• Amaretto liqueur
• Coffee brewed using any method
• Homemade whipped cream

Use the best coffee possible

You can make the coffee using your favorite brewing method. Like any drink, the higher quality coffee, the better! Low-quality coffee in a coffee maker won’t taste nearly as good as single-origin coffee made using the pour-over method. Here are a few notes on my favorite coffee-making methods:

• Chemex (pour over): This is my top choice for a great cup of coffee. There’s a bit of equipment involved, but it’s how I’ve been making my coffee every morning for years. Check out How to Use a Chemex to Make Coffee.
• Aeropress: Another great one-cup method is the Aeropress. It’s a quick and easy method for a great cup of coffee. Check out How to Use an Aeropress to Make Coffee.

How to make homemade whipped cream

Homemade whipped cream is required for this spiked amaretto coffee, because let’s face it — homemade tastes a million times better than store-bought. (It’s a scientific fact.) Only kidding, but once you’ve made homemade whipped cream, the flavor is so good you’ll never go back! Here are a few of my best whipped cream recipes:

• Homemade Whipped Cream: The classic! Quick, simple, and seriously fluffy.
• Dairy-Free Whipped Cream: Looking for a dairy-free or vegan option? You can make whipped cream using coconut milk, and it’s just as satisfying.

I also have an Infused Alcoholic Whipped Cream where you can add rum or Kaluha to your cream to add nuance in flavor. But with this boozy amaretto coffee, that might be overkill! (Or is it?)

More about amaretto

Amaretto is an almond liqueur that originates from Italy. It tastes sweet and bitter (amaretto means “little bitter” in Italian). It has a very distinctive flavor. Once you’ve had it, you’ll remember it forever. It’s one of my favorite bottles to keep on hand because of the tasty drinks you can make!

There are several brands of amaretto. The most common is Di Amore Amaretto, which is inexpensive. A more expensive brand is Lazaroni Amaretto, which has a much stronger and developed flavor. Either type works for this recipe!

More amaretto cocktails to try

There are plenty of other drinks with this tasty liqueur outside of amaretto coffee! Here are a few of my favorite amaretto cocktails:

• Amaretto Sour: The classic! This is the perfect recipe that will impress everyone! It’s got just the right balance of amaretto with bourbon and lemon.
• Toasted Almond: A tasty dessert drink with Kahlua and vodka.
• Italian Margarita: This margarita uses amaretto to give the classic cocktail an Italian makeover.
• French Connection: Equal parts Cognac and amaretto make a sophisticated slow-sipper.
• Godfather Cocktail: A simple Scotch and amaretto drink full of flavor.
• Amaretto Stone Sour: Cousin of the amaretto sour, it’s a spin made with orange juice and homemade sour mix, ideal for brunch or lazy afternoons.

Dietary notes

Vegetarian and gluten-free. Use the vegan whipped cream option for vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free.

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More coffee drinks

Love coffee? Me too. Here are a few more coffee drinks you might enjoy:

• 10 Coffee Cocktails Worth Trying: Perfect pick-me-ups, from the White Russian and Black Russian to the Espresso Martini.
• Try more great ways to spike your cup of joe with Spanish Coffee, Carajillo, Mexican Coffee, Baileys Coffee, and Kahlua Coffee.
• Here’s a killer Iced Coffee Recipe that’s better than a coffee shop — and cheaper!
• Chemex Iced Coffee takes just 10 minutes and doesn’t even require chilling.
• This Cold Brew Coffee recipe is easy to make in just a few minutes of hands-on time — then just wait overnight!