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:
- Brew a cup of hot coffee.
- In a heatproof glass, combine the coffee, Irish whiskey, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- 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:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add the bourbon, brewed coffee, simple syrup, and bitters.
- Stir until well-chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- 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:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add the gin, brewed coffee, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
- Stir until well-chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- 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:
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Pour the vodka, coffee liqueur, and brewed coffee over the ice.
- Gently float the heavy cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
- 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:
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Pour the vodka, coffee liqueur, and brewed coffee over the ice.
- 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
silenciocoffeeco.com