Coffee Liqueur Cocktails

There’s something undeniably comforting about coffee—the way its rich aroma fills the room, the warm mug in your hands, the gentle jolt it gives to start your day. But coffee isn’t just reserved for mornings. Its bold, slightly bitter flavor and chocolatey undertones make it a versatile ingredient that can enhance desserts, elevate sauces, and most deliciously, transform cocktails.

Coffee liqueur, with its sweetened infusion of coffee and spirits, brings out the best of both worlds: the robust depth of freshly brewed coffee and the smooth, warming finish of alcohol. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or simply enjoy experimenting with flavors at home, incorporating coffee liqueur into your drinks opens up a world of rich and indulgent possibilities.

 Whether you’re hosting friends, looking for an after-dinner treat, or just want to unwind with something a little special, these drinks are sure to satisfy. Below are several cocktails that are elevated by the unique taste of coffee liqueur.

Cold Brew Negroni

Ingredients:

• 1 oz gin

• 1 oz sweet vermouth

• 1 oz coffee liqueur (or cold brew concentrate + liqueur)

Instructions:

1. Stir ingredients all together with ice.
2. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. 
3. Garnish with an orange slice.

Nutty Russian

Ingredients:

• 1 oz vodka

• 1 oz coffee liqueur

• 1 oz hazelnut liqueur

• Cream or milk (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix ingredients together until incorporated.
2. Serve over ice in a rocks glass.
3. Add cream if desired for a richer texture.

Mocha Martini

Ingredients:

• 1 oz vodka

• 1 oz coffee liqueur

• 1 oz chocolate liqueur

• 1 oz espresso

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Strain mixture into a martini glass.
3. Garnish with cocoa powder or shaved chocolate.

Coffee Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon or rye

• 0.25 oz coffee liqueur

• 1–2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Orange peel

Instructions:

1. Pour ingredients together and stir with ice.
2. Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass. 
3. Express the orange peel over the drink.