These tasty coffee cocktails are boozy ways to enjoy your morning cup of joe! Here are all the best alcoholic coffee drinks.
Are you a coffee lover? Here’s the way to keep drinking your favorite morning beverage in the evenings, too: coffee cocktails! The way these drinks combine bittersweet coffee and sweet liqueur will have you hooked: they’re some of the tastiest mixed drinks around! Enjoy them as an afternoon pick-me-up or even as dessert…as long as you can handle the caffeine!
Here are the best ways to enjoy coffee as a cocktail! Some drinks use brewed coffee, others use coffee liqueur like Kahlua. Whatever the case, if you love coffee we promise you’ll love these coffee cocktails…even more!
And now…the top coffee cocktails & alcoholic drinks!
Coffee lovers, here’s the coffee cocktail for you! Meet the Espresso Martini. This one is an ideal pick-me-up for a lazy afternoon or an after dinner drink…it even doubles as dessert! Bittersweet coffee pairs perfectly with the rich sweetness of Kahlua. Add vodka and the trio makes a full-flavored sophisticated drink that tastes like much more than the sum of its parts. It’s cool, frothy, and just sweet enough. Watch out: these go down easy.
Here’s a coffee cocktail that takes just 2 minutes to make and hits the spot in any season: the White Russian! This alcoholic coffee drink mixes vodka with coffee liqueur and cream in a decadently creamy, searingly sweet beverage. Perhaps you know it from the 1990’s movie The Big Lebowski, but this drink has been around since the 1950’s. It’s a total treat, and couldn’t be easier to make. Here’s what you need to know to make the best White Russian around.
Love booze in your coffee? Let’s make sweet and delicious Irish coffee! There’s nothing more soul warming than that classic combination of bitter coffee, buttery whisky and frothy whipped cream. There are infinite variations on the spiked coffee theme, too.
Also try: Mexican Coffee or Baileys Coffee
This coffee cocktail will blow your mind with its creamy, chocolaty flavor: the Bushwacker! It's equal parts refreshing and rich: a mashup of a chocolate milkshake and piña colada. It’s lusciously smooth with notes of chocolate, coffee and vanilla. It’s perfect for sipping poolside or as a dessert drink any time you’re dreaming of sun.
Coffee lovers, here’s your ideal cocktail: the Espresso Margarita! It’s not often that coffee meets tequila but when it does: you’re in for a treat. This spin on the Espresso Martini combines tequila with Kahlua, orange liqueur and espresso for a rich, bittersweet flavor. Shaking it up makes a delightfully frothy topping.
Does Kahlua go in coffee? The answer: A resounding Yes! This sweet coffee-flavored liqueur is at it’s best in a cup of joe, and it works any time of the day. Add it to morning coffee for a brunch pick-me-up, or serve it as a dessert drink topped with whipped cream like the popular Irish coffee. Anything goes, here! Add a hint of cream or just serve it black like a Black Russian: it’s delicious whatever variation you choose.
This modern spin on the Manhattan stars bourbon paired with Tia Maria, a coffee liqueur, instead of the standard sweet vermouth. It makes an intriguing drink: sweet vanilla and oak notes as you start the sip, with a finish of lingering bittersweet coffee. Substitute Kahlua if you don't have Tia Maria.
Have you tried the revelation that is Spanish coffee? It’s actually an American spin on a Spanish concept of spiked coffee (carajillo). But this drink is extra-special. It’s got a caramelized sugar rim and is spiked with Kahlua, rum, and orange liqueur…and topped with hand-whipped fluffy whipped cream! The burnt caramel, citrus, bitter coffee and sweet cream all combine into a literal symphony of flavor.
Here’s a cool sweet treat in the form of an alcoholic coffee drink: the Black Russian! This classic cocktail from the 1950’s is the perfect after dinner drink or afternoon pick-me-up. It’s got just 2 ingredients, and almost tastes like a dessert. You might know its more popular cream-filled cousin, the White Russian. But the Black Russian is the original. We might even like it a little better. Here’s what to know!
Calling all coffee lovers! Here’s the caffeinated coffee cocktail for you: the Coffee Martini! It’s smooth, frothy and creamy: and the best part? A crunchy coffee bean rim. Watch out: these go down easy! Each sip is a burst of flavor, pairing bitter coffee with sweet vanilla, creamy chocolate and the fruity finish of Irish whiskey.
Here’s a coffee cocktail that surprised us with its nuanced flavor: the Carajillo! This cocktail is popular in Spain and Latin America, but it’s probably most famous in Mexico where you’ll find it made with Licor 43. One sip and you’ll taste sweet vanilla, chocolate and citrus notes from the Licor and the bitter, rich notes of the coffee. It’s truly a match made in heaven!
Ready for a coffee cocktail that’s part drink, part dessert, and 100 percent irresistible? Try Amaretto Coffee! When Alex and I first tried this boozy coffee drink, we expected it to taste good. But one sip and our eyes widened. Wowza, is this stuff good! It’s one of those flavor combinations that’s 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.
Coffee Cocktails: Coffee Martini & More!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Description
The Coffee Martini is a modern classic cocktail made with espresso, Kahlua, and vodka! It’s ideal as a pick-me-up or after dinner drink.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) vodka
- ¾ ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) Kahlua or coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) warm espresso or strong coffee
- Coffee beans, for the garnish
Instructions
- Add the vodka, Kahula and espresso to a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Shake vigorously until cold.
- Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with coffee beans.
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegan
Keywords: Coffee cocktails, Coffee martini
More coffee drinks
Coffee is ideal any time of the day, in our minds! Outside of coffee cocktails, here are some of our favorite coffee recipes for morning, noon and night. (Well, maybe late afternoon…)
- How to Make Iced Coffee (or Chemex Iced Coffee) A killer iced coffee recipe that’s better than a coffee shop…and cheaper!
- Cold Brew Coffee This recipe is easy to make in just a few minutes of hands on time: then just wait overnight!
- How to Use an Aeropress to Make Coffee The Aeropress is a simple way to make a great one-off cup of coffee: especially when travelling!
- How to Use a Chemex to Make Coffee The best cup of coffee? To us, it’s pour over coffee made in a Chemex. (We drink at least 2 cups every day. No joke.)