Food & Drink
13 Exquisite Coffee Cocktails to Perk Up Your Night
No need to choose between a cup of joe or a cocktail. Combine them both with these coffee cocktail recipes that will keep you going
December 7, 2020
There’s nothing quite like the buzz you get from a nice cup of coffee, or from your favorite cocktail. But who says you can’t mix the two?
These days, coffee cocktails mean more than just adding a dash of cream liqueur into your mug like your grandparents used to do after dinner. Now you can pair with your coffee the flavors of booze—from vodka or gin to Jägermeister or tequila—to craft up fun and flavorful adult beverages with some extra pep.
Whether you’re hosting the perfect brunch at home, or looking for an after-dinner treat, we’re here to serve up 13 exciting coffee cocktails you’ll want to try, no matter what your coffee or liquor preferences may be.
Whiskey-Based Coffee Cocktails
Tequila-Based Coffee Cocktails
Other Boozy Coffee-Inspired Cocktails
Brew Your Own Cold Brew
Prep time: 12 hours
Before we start imbibing, why not take a shot at making your own cold brew coffee to incorporate into your cocktails? It’s as simple as combining ground coffee and cold water in a large pitcher and storing for at least 12 hours. After that, you’ll have your own cold brew to enjoy in an iced coffee cocktail recipe or on its own!
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Boozy Whipped Cream
Prep time: 5 minutes
Source: Wild Wild Whisk
Whipped cream is the perfect topping to desserts, ice cream and a variety of different drinks—especially coffee. So, why not whip up your own boozy version to top off your coffee cocktail, or use on other sweet treats? Perhaps a boozy milkshake?
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Heavy cream
Whiskey-Based Coffee Cocktails
Irish Coffee
Source: allrecipes; Photo by atomskk
Of course we have to include one of the most popular coffee cocktails, which marries Jameson Irish Whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream. Make this already easy cocktail even simpler and opt for Bulletproof Medium Roast K-Cups to brew your coffee.
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Tennessee Coffee
Source: Cheers to the Host
This warm coffee delight is as smooth as the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey that’s in it. Try it on a cool night (or day) to perk up while you warm up.
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Cold Brew & Bourbon
Source: Gastronom Blog
This adult coffee is the perfect opportunity to use the cold brew coffee you brewed up! Smooth vanilla flavors from the cream unite with the Maker’s Mark Whiskey and the sweet, mild profile of the cold brew.
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Cold brew (Make your own with Folgers Classic Roast Coffee)
Heavy cream
Vodka-Based Coffee Cocktails
Dalgona Coffee Martini
Source: Hip2Save
If you’ve tried this viral TikTok coffee, then you’re going to want to indulge in the equally Instagrammable boozy version of it. Swap out the milk base of this whipped delight for Baileys Irish Cream mixed with Tito’s Vodka. Top with the fluffy coffee cloud the Dalgona coffee is famous for, and snap a pic before you take that first sip.
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Dirty White Russian
Source: Yummly
Spike the classic White Russian cocktail with coffee and it becomes a boozy iced latte. Yes, please!
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Tequila-Based Coffee Cocktails
Casamigos & Coffee
Source: Bar Business Magazine
Um, Casamigos Tequila and espresso? Sign us up. The vanilla notes of this tequila paired with espresso and orange will change the way you drink both coffee and tequila.
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Mexican Coffee
Source: Cooking With Curls
This blend of tequila and coffee will have you and your guests saying “màs, por favor,” which is Spanish for “more, please!”
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Gin-Based Coffee Cocktails
Honeyed Coffee Gin & Tonic
Source: Imbibe Magazine
What’s more refreshing than a nice gin and tonic? A gin and tonic with coffee. The herbal flavors of gin pair well with the mildness of cold brew coffee. Go ahead, stir one up, we’ll wait.
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Cold brew (or make your own with Folgers Classic Roast Coffee)
Coffee Negroni
Why not add an extra kick to your negroni? Enjoy this cocktail at brunch and maintain your energy to keep going well into the afternoon.
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Sweet vermouth
Other Boozy Coffee-Inspired Cocktails
Long Island Iced Coffee
Source: Whitney Bond
A sophisticated spin on the cocktail you probably spent your early drinking years enjoying. Let’s just say this one will have you buzzing.
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Kaffe
Source: Joe’s Daily
Swap the Red Bull for coffee in this caffeinated shot paired with Jägermeister. Guaranteed to give you the energy you need to get through the night.
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Cold brew coffee (or make your own!)
Eggnog Russian
Source: allrecipes
Take the ‘nog up a notch this holiday season with a little rum and Kahlua for a little coffee flavoring. Don’t forget to leave a glass for Santa.
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Affogato Martini
Source: Brit+Co
OK, so this one doesn’t have coffee in it per se, but Kahlua is a coffee liqueur, so it counts, right? Because obviously ice cream + alcohol = perfection.
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Vanilla vodka
These coffee-inspired adult beverages are sure to keep you and your guests going through the day or night. Whether you prefer vodka, tequila, whiskey or all of the above, there’s a coffee cocktail for you to enjoy!
