Coffee Cocktails

Coffee cocktails are the ultimate after-dinner drinks: sweet, caffeinated, sophisticated, and strong. From the current-day Espresso Martini revival to the timeless Irish Coffee, this collection covers every way coffee shows up in a cocktail glass.

Inside: Espresso Martini (vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, three coffee beans garnish), Irish Coffee (Irish whiskey, hot coffee, brown sugar, whipped cream float), White Russian (vodka, Kahlua, cream), Black Russian (vodka, Kahlua, no cream), Mudslide (vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, cream), B-52 (Kahlua, Baileys, Grand Marnier layered shot), Cold Brew Negroni (cold brew, Campari, sweet vermouth), Mocha Martini (chocolate-forward), Coffee Old Fashioned (bourbon, coffee syrup, bitters), and Affogato Cocktails (espresso poured over ice cream with a liqueur float).

Perfect for dinner party finales, weekend brunch, post-date-night nightcaps, and the office holiday party where coffee needs a little extra.

Coffee Cocktail Essentials

Espresso quality: always use freshly-pulled espresso. Instant coffee tastes like it looks. Let the espresso cool briefly before shaking (hot espresso melts the ice too fast).

Coffee liqueur: Kahlua is standard. Mr Black is premium. Tia Maria is lighter.

The foam: the crema on an Espresso Martini comes from shaking VERY hard with ice. If your foam is thin, shake harder for 15 seconds.

Three coffee beans: represent health, wealth, and happiness. Always three. Never two. Never four.

Pair with: tiramisu, chocolate fondant, crème brûlée, affogato. Coffee cocktails are dessert.