Trying to make a coffee cocktail? Why not use Kahlua coffee liqueur? Discover the six best recipes for a coffee drink with Kahlua.
Although coffee is a stimulating beverage, its flavor profile allows you to create some pretty extravagant drinks. One of the best ways to up your coffee game is by adding alcohol to the beverage.
While most spirits will blend well with coffee, one stands out above the rest: Kahlua coffee liqueur. Since this alcohol is already coffee-flavored, you can mix it in without overwhelming or changing the flavor of your cocktail.
So, with that in mind, here are six options for a coffee drink with Kahlua.
Smooth Kahlua Coffee Recipe
Equipment
- Heat-resistant tall glass
- Mug
- Coffee maker of choice
Ingredients
- 6 oz hot or iced coffee
- 1 oz Kahlua
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Brew your coffee.
- Pour the Kahlua into a tall glass.
- Pour the coffee on top of the Kahlua.
- Garnish with whipped cream.
Midnight Coffee Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Tall glass
- Coffee maker of choice
Ingredients
- 6 oz hot coffee
- 1 oz Kahlua Midnight
- 1 oz Irish cream
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Brew the coffee.
- Pour the coffee, Kahlua Midnight, and Irish cream into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake for 30 seconds until combined. Mind your hands as the heat from the coffee can make metal cocktail shakers hot.
- Pour into a tall glass.
- Top with whipped cream.
Iced Kahlua Coffee Recipe
Equipment
- Coffee maker of choice
- Tall glass
- Straw
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 oz espresso
- 1 1/2 oz Kahlua
- Ice
Instructions
- Brew your coffee.
- Pour the espresso into a tall glass with ice. The ice will cool the hot coffee down.
- Add the milk and Kahlua.
Kicked Up Coffee Granita Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Tall glass
- Straw
- Pitcher
- Strainer
Ingredients
- Shaved ice
- 4 oz cold brew coffee
- 2 oz Kahlua
- 2 oz Irish cream
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 vanilla bean
Instructions
- Brew the cold brew coffee or buy a pre-made cold brew. If you’re making cold brew from scratch, using a ratio of 1:8 coffee-to-water, store a pitcher of water with coarse coffee grounds in the fridge for eight hours or overnight. Then, strain to remove the coffee grounds.
- Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a tall glass.
Kahlua Espresso Martini Recipe
Equipment
- Martini glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Coffee maker of choice
- Small sieve
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1.5 oz Kahlua
- 1 oz espresso
- Coffee beans garnish
Instructions
- Brew the espresso.
- Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker except the coffee beans.
- Shake for at least 30 seconds.
- Hold a small sieve over the martini glass and pour the mixture over it. This is to create a layer of foam.
- Top the foam with a few coffee beans - be careful not to choke on them.
Final Word on Coffee Drink With Kahlua
Although we’ve listed some top-notch cocktail recipes, feel free to experiment with any ingredients you have on hand. Coffee works well with rum, whiskey, and other liqueurs, so you can raid your own liquor cabinet and craft the perfect beverage.
That said, always drink responsibly and keep in mind the alcohol content of any of your drinks. You don’t want to go overboard, especially because Kahlua has relatively high alcohol proof.
FAQs About Coffee Drink With Kahlua
Can I use hot chocolate instead of coffee?
Yes, any of these recipes will work well with hot chocolate. However, if you don’t like coffee flavor, we recommend using a latte or cold brew coffee, as those versions are much smoother and less bitter.
What kind of prep time do I need for these beverages?
Unless you’re blending ingredients in a blender, you should be able to mix all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and pour them into a glass. Only the granita and milkshake have a longer total time than the others.
Which garnishes are best for a coffee drink with Kahlua?
Coffee and Kahlua work well with dark chocolate, peppermint shavings, pumpkin spice, and even marshmallows. Get creative with your garnishes!