A good life is a combination of simple things: fulfilling meals, warm company, and coffee. A cup of well brewed coffee is the perfect start to a day for many.
But after drinking so many cups of coffee,it becomes a part of your routine and does not really excite you anymore.. How about you add a twist to your favourite drink? Coffee goes well with liquor and coffee cocktails are A-MA-ZING! After all, it’s the best of both worlds.
Coffee cocktails can range from sweet and fruity to salty and sour. There are endless flavours and fragrances that you can try. There are so many coffee based cocktails that you can have a cocktail party dedicated to these drinks!
Here are 6 of the most commonly consumed coffee cocktails in the world.
6 Fantastic Coffee Cocktails
1. Irish coffee
Living life to the fullest is something that everyone loves to do. This brew mirrors that vigour of life, by bringing every bit of that sweetness to it.
This drink is both silky smooth and sweet, making it enjoyable for everyone .
The ingredients
1. 2 sugar cubes
2. 40 ml of whiskey
3. 180 ml of hot coffee. We suggest using the Drip Blend coffee to get the best results from your Irish coffee cocktail
How to make Irish coffee -
1. Take 40 ml of whiskey in a glass and preheat it
2. Pour hot coffee over it
3. Add 2 sugar cubes
4. Stir the mix
5. Top it off with whipped cream
2. Cafe Amore ( French connection)
Elegance and warmth surround this classy coffee concoction. But do not be fooled by the sombre charm that this drink emanates. It is every bit as strong and concentrated as a regular coffee cocktail variant.
The ingredients -
1. A cup of hot coffee. We would use our Community Blend coffee brewed with a french press for a delicious cafe amore.
2. 30 ml of cognac (type of brandy)
3. 30 ml of Amaretto (sweet Italian liquor)
4. Almonds and whipped cream
How to make cafe amore -
1. Fill a glasses with cognac and amaretto
2. Pour hot coffee into it
3. Stir the mix
4. Garnish it with almonds and/or whipped cream
3. Espresso martini
Espresso martini was popularised and hyped up a lot in the media. But every bit of that hype is true. Espresso martini is a classic coffee cocktail and it is best enjoyed with ice cubes .
The ingredients -
1. 45 ml of Kahlua
2. 30 ml of vodka
3. 30 ml of espresso
4. Ice cubes
Espresso Martini Recipe -
1. Fill a glass with cognac and amaretto
2. Pour hot coffee into it
3. Stir the mix
4. Garnish it with almonds and/or whipped cream
4. Creamy Boozy Iced Coffee
Looking for a quick and refreshing drink that you can sip with your brunch? Then this coffee cocktail is the one for you. Frothed with cream, and herbal liquor, this is a great choice to combine your liquor and coffee.
The ingredients -
1. 2 cups of cold coffee made with our Cold Brew Blend.
2. 30 ml of Frangelico ( light herbal liquor)
3. 30 ml of milk ( or ice cream)
4. 1-2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
5. Whipped cream and chocolate syrup
How to make creamy boozy iced coffee -
1. Add ice to a glass
2. Pour the cold coffee over it
3. Pour 30 ml of Frangelico
4. Add some whipped cream
5. Stir it
6. Garnish it with powdered sugar
5. White Russian
White Russian is a vintage and classic cocktail that has a creamy-rich bitter and sweet taste. It is a strong drink that tastes great.
Ingredients -
1. 60 ml of vodka
2. 30 ml Kaluha
3. Heavy Cream
How to make -
1. Add vodka and kahlua together
2. Top it off with heavy cream and stir
Coffee Is Not Bounded By Time
People usually start their days with a steaming cup of coffee. During the day, an iced coffee gives you just the right kick. Many people enjoy coffee as an evening drink but that is the last we see of this wonderful drink. With coffee cocktails, you can now take your coffee to all the parties with you. You can also try making these at home and become a bartender cum barista! Happy brewing, or should we say mixing :P
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