Making of Irish coffee. Photo by Frettie / CC BY 3.0

Coffee isn’t just for your morning routine; it can also be a delightful addition to your evening cocktails. Here are five popular coffee cocktails that combine the rich, robust flavor of brewed coffee with a variety of spirits to create unique and delicious drinks.

1. Irish Coffee

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. Brew a cup of hot coffee.
  2. In a heatproof glass, combine the coffee, Irish whiskey, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.

2. Coffee Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz brewed coffee (cooled)
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Ice
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add the bourbon, brewed coffee, simple syrup, and bitters.
  3. Stir until well-chilled.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with an orange peel.

3. Coffee Negroni

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz brewed coffee (cooled)
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 1 oz Campari
  • Ice
  • Orange twist for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add the gin, brewed coffee, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
  3. Stir until well-chilled.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with an orange twist.

4. Coffee White Russian

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
  • 1 oz brewed coffee (cooled)
  • 1 oz heavy cream
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Pour the vodka, coffee liqueur, and brewed coffee over the ice.
  3. Gently float the heavy cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
  4. Stir gently before drinking.

5. Coffee Black Russian

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 0.75 oz coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
  • 1 oz brewed coffee (cooled)
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Pour the vodka, coffee liqueur, and brewed coffee over the ice.
  3. Stir gently to combine.

These coffee cocktails are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply relaxing at home. Enjoy the rich flavors and the delightful kick of caffeine in each sip!

Resource

Silencio Coffee
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By Eugene Nielsen

Eugene Nielsen provides private sector intelligence and consulting services. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California. His byline has appeared in numerous national and international journals and magazines.

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