Cocktails based on coffee and alcohol

The union of coffee and alcohol becomes especially strong during the period of chilly wind and the first winter cold. This traditional combination of ingredients helps to quickly warm up, which is necessary at the first signs of a cold, and thanks to caffeine it has an invigorating effect.

Our guide will introduce you to hot alcoholic cocktails based on coffee, and also tell you about the basic rules and subtleties of their preparation.

BASIC COMPOSITION

An alcoholic cocktail with coffee is quite simple to prepare. In most cases it includes:

strong hot coffee;

main alcohol of high strength (whisky, rum, brandy, vodka, port, tequila and others);

additional alcohol to give a bright taste (various liqueurs);

sugar and whipped cream to soften the taste;

various spices for a bright aftertaste: (vanilla, cloves, nutmeg).

Based on such a set, you can create a lot of combinations. However, you need to remember a few simple but important rules.

BASIC RULES

Coffee

It is advisable to use coffee prepared using a coffee machine, rather than a French press or Turkish coffee. This makes it more concentrated and rich, with a subtle nutty aftertaste. You can choose the variety to suit your taste, the main thing is high quality and deep roasting. Under no circumstances should you prepare coffee for cocktails in advance, as its taste may not change for the better.

Alcohol

Coffee goes best with whiskey, rum, various creamy, nut and cocoa liqueurs, and also, oddly enough, vodka. When choosing alcohol, you need to be careful about drinks containing wine, vermouth and overly sweet fruit liqueurs. But gin should be excluded: its bitter, herbaceous taste is absolutely incompatible with coffee.

Additional Ingredients

When making coffee cocktails, don't skimp on additional ingredients. If you need whipped cream, it is better to make it yourself, rather than using ready-made ones from a can: their taste will immediately give away negligence. Spices are added at the very last moment to give a bright flavor. They must be fresh and, needless to say, natural.

7 POPULAR LIQUEURS FOR COFFEE COCKTAILS

Since, according to the new legislation, we cannot write about existing alcohol brands and names, we had to write about fictitious ones.

Baileysk is a 17% ABV cream liqueur based on cream, Irish whiskey, sugar, vanilla and cocoa beans. It was first released in 1974. Now available in several versions: original, mint chocolate, caramel and others.
Frangelicok is a liqueur with a distinct nutty flavor and herbal notes. According to legend, it was invented by an Italian hermit monk more than 300 years ago. Its strength is 20%.
Gallianok is a herbal liqueur with a vanilla aftertaste and a strength of just over 30%. It was created in 1896 in Italy, the city of Livorno. It contains a whole composition of various herbs and spices: anise, vanilla, ginger, citrus and lavender.
Kahluak is a sweet, coffee-flavored, rum-based Mexican liqueur. It has an ABV of 20% and its mass production began in 1936.
Amarettok is an Italian liqueur with almond flavor. It is made from sweet and bitter almonds with the addition of herbs and grape syrup.
Creme de Cacaok is a sweet liqueur based on cocoa beans, caramel and vanilla. It can be either white or brown, and the lighter the liqueur, the sweeter it is. The strength does not exceed 22%.
Grand Marnierk is a strong, fruity, orange-flavored liqueur based on French cognac, created in 1880. It is prepared using the zest of bitter Caribbean oranges, with several types of cognac, sugar and a special ingredient that is kept secret. After six months of aging, its strength ranges from 40% and above.

Classic coffee with alcohol

If you set out to choose your favorite option for making alcoholic coffee, we recommend that you first get acquainted with this simple recipe. By the way, it will serve as a good basis for other variations of this drink, but with more ingredients.

Required Components

Name	Quantity
espresso	30 ml
brandy	taste
sugar	optional
whipped cream	10 g

Step by step instructions

Brew espresso in a coffee pot or coffee machine.
Heat a glass goblet and pour a little brandy into it (to taste).
Now pour in the prepared espresso.
Add sugar if necessary and stir.
Add cream (you will need no more than 10 g).

Important aspects

Despite the fact that each country has its own traditions associated with making similar cocktails, there are several general rules that, if followed, will help you make a fragrant drink. For these purposes, it is better to use high-quality ingredients that do not interfere with each other’s taste. These consistencies usually contain espresso, cappuccino, or beans boiled in a Turk.

Those who do not know what kind of alcohol can be added to coffee need to understand that it can be not only cognac, but also liqueur, vodka, whiskey or rum. But the best thing to mix with coffee is soft drinks with a nutty, creamy or chocolate flavor. In addition, coffee and alcoholic drinks are supplemented with fruits, berries or natural juices. They are served hot, in thick glass cups that retain heat well.

For those who have doubts about whether it is possible to mix coffee with alcohol, it must be said that scientists have not yet come to a single point of view on this issue. Some believe that these are two incomparable components, others are convinced that a cup of a properly prepared drink will not lead to unnecessary consequences. The only thing that the two opposing camps agree on is that such cocktails should not be used by people suffering from hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. In addition, it is important to remember that in everything it is necessary to observe moderation. Constant abuse of similar solutions can provoke large pressure surges and heart rhythm disturbances.

Coffee with alcohol and chocolate

And this is a variation of the first cocktail, but with the addition of grated dark chocolate. We guarantee that lovers of sweets will be satisfied and will be surprised by the light invigorating effect of this drink.

Required Components

Name	Quantity
"Americano"	100 ml
brandy	45 ml
sugar	2 tsp.
vanilla	taste
whipped cream	2 tbsp. l.
chocolate (grated)	2 tsp.

Step by step instructions

Pour boiling water over a glass cup.
Pour 2 teaspoons of sugar and a little vanilla into it.
Pour in 45 ml brandy.
Light the brandy and let it burn a little.
Pour hot Americano on top.
Decorate with 2 tbsp. spoons of cream.
Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of grated dark chocolate on top.

IRISH COFFEE

Irish coffee is the cocktail that instantly comes to mind when you think of the combination of hot coffee and alcohol. This cocktail was created in the early forties of the last century by bartender Joe Sheridan, who worked at Shannon Airport, located near the Atlantic coast of Ireland. In those days, transatlantic liners from the United States often arrived at the airport, and in order to somehow welcome and warm tired passengers, Joe came up with a simple cocktail containing whiskey, strong coffee and sugar, based on the traditional Irish recipe for whiskey and tea.

The resulting alcoholic drink was very popular with Stanton Delaplane, a journalist from San Francisco, who in 1952 talked about it in his favorite American bar, Buena Vista. This is how Irish coffee gained its popularity in the USA. Then the recipe was slightly changed: American bartenders began to add high-fat cream on top of the cocktail.

COMPOUND

Strong coffee - 100 ml Irish whiskey - 40 ml Sugar - 2-3 pieces Cream (22% fat or more) - 20 ml

Place sugar cubes in a glass and pour in whiskey. Add coffee and stir until sugar dissolves. Garnish with cream, carefully pouring it into the cocktail along the inside of the spoon so that it remains on the surface. Do not stir.

Coffee drink with whiskey

Whiskey is truly a man's drink, but in combination with coffee and cream it will find a lot of fans among women. A soft, pleasant and slightly relaxing cocktail with a light alcoholic note will be the perfect end to the day.

Required Components

Name	Quantity
ground Arabica beans	2 tsp.
whiskey	25 ml
sugar syrup	25 ml
whipped cream	3 tbsp. l.
coffee beans	for decoration

Step by step instructions

Warm a glass glass for coffee cocktails.
Pour 25 ml of sugar syrup into it (it can be brewed using a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water).
Now add 25 ml of whiskey to the glass and set it on fire.
Stir the resulting mixture.
Using 2 teaspoons of ground Arabica coffee, brew approximately 100 ml of coffee.
Pour it into the glass so that the grounds do not get into it, or use a strainer to filter.
Garnish the drink with 3 tbsp. spoons of cream.
Decorate with coffee beans.

COFFEE BRAZILLERO

At first glance, the cocktail may seem too sweet, but thanks to the combination of coffee and cachaca, which in turn neutralizes excessive cloying, it turns out to be unexpectedly delicate and invigorating.

COMPOUND

Strong coffee - 75 ml Cachasa - 45 ml Chocolate liqueur - 15 ml Sugar syrup - 15 ml High fat cream - 60 ml

Mix cachaça, chocolate liqueur and sugar syrup, then pour the resulting mixture into a glass. Add coffee and stir lightly. Mix the cream with vanilla into a light foam and layer it on the surface of the cocktail.

Coffee punch with alcohol

This punch is incredibly tasty, but also tricky. Its strength is quite high, because port wine and rum are added to coffee, so you should not abuse this cocktail. This recipe shows the proportions for a company of 6-8 people, and it is better to pour it into thick glass glasses of the “Old Fashion Glass” shape.

Required Components

Name	Quantity
"Americano"	500 ml
white port	500 ml
rum	500 ml
sugar	optional

Step by step instructions

Prepare 500 ml Americano.
Pour it into a saucepan and add 500 ml each of port wine and rum.
Heat the mixture without bringing it to a boil.
Add sugar at your discretion and completely dissolve it in the drink.
Pour the punch into preheated glass glasses.

Types of alcoholic beverages that can be added to coffee

Experiments to develop new drinks based on coffee and alcohol have been going on for many years. This helped determine the types of alcohol most suitable for preparing such cocktails.

Wine

For hot coffee drinks, semi-sweet and dessert red and white wines are used. They add pronounced sourness or bitterness. The final taste depends on the type of wine. Often the alcohol is heated, without bringing it to a boil, before mixing with other ingredients.

Mead

Coffee and mead are a good combination. This alcoholic drink has a fairly mild taste. It is added to cappuccino and latte. There are many varieties of mead with strength ranging from 17° to 42°. It is better to add alcohol with a teaspoon, making it easier to control the amount of alcohol used. Mead is often combined with liqueurs.

Sambuca

Sambuca is made from aniseed vodka and herbs. It goes well with coffee. There are several cocktails that contain both of these ingredients. 5-6 drops of sambuca are enough to give the finished drink a special flavor.

Rum

Rum goes well with coffee. This drink is used to quickly warm up in winter and autumn. You can add either dark or white rum. In addition, this alcohol is often combined with cappuccino, latte and mochaccino.

Cognac and brandy

They complement the taste of natural coffee well. There are many varieties of cold and hot cocktails that contain these types of alcohol. Cognac and brandy go well with chocolate liqueur. This helps soften the taste of the drink and gives it a special aroma.

Liquor

This is a traditional coffee additive. It is recommended to add creamy Baileys to espresso. In addition, you can add caramel, nut and chocolate liqueurs.

Almond amaretto can deepen the taste of the drink. Liqueurs are characterized by low strength, so the finished coffee cocktail will not be intoxicating.

Tincture

Various herbal liqueurs and tinctures complement coffee bitterness well. It is best to use citrus, fruit-cream and cherry types of this alcohol. Fans of spicy flavors can add tinctures made with herbs and spices to coffee drinks.

If you want a stronger cocktail, adding a small amount of tequila or gin is acceptable. Tinctures are considered a good addition to cold coffee drinks.

Cocktail "Cafe Brulot"

This drink has the property of burning and warming from the inside, which is why it has another name – “Devil’s”. His recipe was invented back in 1890 in New Orleans, but it still does not lose its popularity among coffee lovers.

Required Components

Name	Quantity
"Americano"	100 ml
brandy	50 ml
"Cointreau"	25 ml
vanilla	1 stick
sugar	4 cubes
carnation	5 pieces.
lemon zest	taste
orange zest	taste

Step by step instructions

In a small saucepan, place 1 vanilla stick, 4 cubes of refined sugar and pour in 50 ml of brandy and 25 ml of Cointreau orange liqueur.
Heat this mixture for about 2 minutes over low heat, but do not let it boil.
Now pour into cups (makes about 3 or 4 servings).

Non-alcoholic cocktail with tomato juice

Delicious non-alcoholic cocktails can be prepared with tomato juice. Here's one option.

1 glass of thick tomato juice;
2 lemons;
2 egg whites;
salt to taste;
3-4 ice cubes.

Squeeze juice from lemons. Cool the whites and beat until foamy. Mix the whipped whites with lemon juice, then add tomato juice, add salt to taste. Pour into glasses and add ice cubes.

Components:

tomatoes – 0.3 kg;
orange – 1 pc.;
lime – 1 pc.;
salt – 5 g;
sugar - a pinch;
onions – 30 g;
ground red pepper - on the tip of a knife;
Tabasco sauce – 5 ml;
cucumber or celery (optional) – 50 g.

Squeeze juice from citrus fruits.
Pour boiling water over the tomatoes, peel them, and puree them using a blender.
Mix tomato puree with lime and orange juice.
Grate the onion and squeeze the juice out of it. Mix with the main mass.
Add salt, sugar, seasonings, mix well.

This cocktail is considered an ideal complement to tequila, but is delicious on its own. You might also like tomato smoothies.

Non-alcoholic cocktails can compete with alcoholic ones. They look just as good on the holiday table, they are tasty and healthy at the same time. Plus they are so easy to make at home!

Coffee alcohol in French

The French, as true gourmets and aesthetes, came up with their own version of a coffee cocktail with alcohol. Its taste is distinguished by a delicate creamy taste with pronounced nutty notes.

Required Components

Name	Quantity
"Americano"	100 ml
brandy	1 tbsp. l.
vanilla sugar	taste
powdered sugar	0.5 tbsp. l.
lemon zest	taste
chopped nuts	taste
sour cream	1 tbsp. l.

Step by step instructions

Heat an Irish glass and pour 1 tbsp into it. a spoonful of brandy.
Brew 100 ml of strong Americano in a Turk or coffee machine.
Pour it into a glass of brandy.
In 1 tbsp. add a spoonful of sour cream 0.5 tbsp. spoons of powdered sugar and beat with a mixer until a dense foam is obtained.
Place it in glasses and sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
Garnish with lemon zest if desired.

Hot soft drinks

There is more than one recipe for making hot non-alcoholic coffee cocktails. It is worth highlighting the most popular and unusual of them.

With orange and caramel

You will need the following ingredients:

100 ml freshly squeezed orange juice;
60 ml caramel syrup;
120 ml freshly prepared coffee.

The following steps should be taken:

Pour syrup into a glass.
Warm the juice a little and immediately add it to the composition.
Pour hot coffee in a thin stream.

With cream and mint

Homemade drink is prepared based on the following components:

2 cocktail cherries;
mint sprig;
50 ml hot chocolate;
60 ml of freshly prepared espresso;
100 ml heavy cream.

The following steps are performed step by step:

Tear the mint into small pieces and place it on the bottom of the glass.
Espresso is also poured in there.
In another container, beat cream and hot chocolate with a blender.
The resulting mixture is poured into a glass.

With strawberry syrup and milk

The following products are used:

100 ml espresso;
50 ml fresh milk;
60 ml strawberry syrup;
cinnamon (on the tip of a knife);
a pinch of vanilla;
10 g dark or milk chocolate.

The recipe requires the following steps:

The products are poured into the glass in layers. The syrup is poured into it first.
Then add the heated mixture of milk with cinnamon and vanilla.
The last espresso is poured in along with the chocolate dissolved in it.

Chocolate cocktail

For two servings you will need the following products:

250 ml of ready-made coffee;
30 g chocolate;
50 ml cream;
a pinch of cinnamon;
one teaspoon of sugar.

To obtain an exquisite drink, you need to perform the following manipulations:

The chocolate needs to be melted.
Then beat the cream with sugar, cinnamon and chocolate in a blender.
Pour hot coffee into cups.
Place cream and chocolate mixture on top.

Coffee cocktail "Karsk"

We would like to share with you an old and rather original recipe, which contains vodka and a coin as ingredients. This cooking method was invented in 1795 in the Norwegian region of Bohuslän and the tradition is still strictly observed. As for the name, translated it means “giving energy.”

Required Components

Name	Quantity
espresso	60 ml
-vodka-	60 ml
refined sugar	1-2 pcs.
coin	1 PC.

Step by step instructions

Place a clean coin in a small glass goblet.
First pour 60 ml of espresso prepared in advance so that the coin is not visible at the bottom.
Now pour in 60 ml of vodka.

Rattlesnake

A fun activity is deciphering the names of drinks. You will understand the essence of this name as soon as you prepare the cocktail. For those who are just “studying the theory” for now, we will give the answer after the recipe. The drink turns out very tender and tasty. For preparation you need:

Coffee liqueur (the well-known Baileys is also suitable) - 15 milliliters
Cocoa liqueur - 15 milliliters
Cream liqueur - 15 milliliters
Ground coffee - 1 gram
Ice cubes - 200 grams

How to prepare: mix three liqueurs with ice in a shaker, pour the resulting mixture through a strainer into a shot glass, sprinkle ground coffee on top. When you mix liqueurs, you hear a slight fizz.

Mexican coffee drink

Mexicans are very proud of their national drink, tequila, so they often add it to various cocktails and even dishes. This drink is no exception, although in essence it is very similar to previous recipes.

Required Components

Name	Quantity
"Americano"	80 ml
—Olmeca Blanco—	30 ml
cocoa flavored liqueur	30 ml
cream	30 ml

Step by step instructions

Pour 30 ml of tequila into a glass glass.
Top with pre-prepared hot Americano (80 ml).
Carefully pour in 30 ml of cocoa liqueur.
Spread whipped cream on top.

MONK'S COFFEE

This traditional hot cocktail has a rich, sweet flavor thanks to the many liqueurs it contains. Whipped cream makes it almost a dessert. By the way, a great option to treat a girl.

COMPOUND

Strong coffee - 80 ml Amaretto - 7 ml Cocoa liqueur - 7 ml Frangelico - 7 ml Orange liqueur - 7 ml High fat cream - 60 ml

Pour coffee into a warm glass or mug, add liqueurs, and then place whipped cream on top of the drink.

Cocktail “Hot Port Flip”

Initially, back in the 17th century, this cocktail was prepared on the basis of -beer-, but then they began to replace this ingredient with coffee. It is recommended to drink this drink with a high alcohol content during the off-season in damp and cold weather, as it has good warming and anti-cold properties.

Required Components

Name	Quantity
ristretto	15 ml
port wine	90 ml
brandy	30 ml
egg	1 PC.
cream	30 ml
grated nutmeg	pinch

Step by step instructions

In a small saucepan, combine 90 ml port, 30 ml brandy and 15 ml ristretto.
Beat 1 raw egg with 30 ml of cream until foamy using a mixer.
Pour the coffee mixture into a glass glass.
Place creamy egg foam on top.
Sprinkle with a pinch of ground nutmeg.

General recommendations

Remember that liqueurs come in many different varieties. For example, Jägermeister and Baileys are very different in taste, although they belong to the same category of alcoholic drinks.

Before preparing coffee with liqueur for guests, ask them which flavors they prefer. Some may like strong drinks with a strong taste, while others may like sweet, creamy cocktails.

Try to take into account the wishes of all guests. And if you also make the drink in layers and add decorations, you can safely claim to serve it in a restaurant!

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Cocktail "Oflameron"

This unexpected combination will surprise even the most discerning gourmets. Try it, we are sure that you will not remain indifferent to this delicate and refined taste with a slight hint of alcohol.

Required Components

Name	Quantity
ground Arabica beans	2 tsp.
champagne (semi-sweet)	4 tbsp. l.
water	200 ml
vanilla sugar	0.5 tsp.

Step by step instructions

Place 2 teaspoons of Arabica coffee in a saucepan and pour 200 ml of water on top.
Cook over low heat.
As soon as the foam begins to rise, pour 4 tbsp into the saucepan. spoons of champagne without gas.
Add 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla flavored sugar.
Remove from heat and pour into small glass glasses or glasses.

What happens to the body when drinking coffee after drinking alcohol?

The common belief that coffee is a good sobering agent after alcohol is wrong. After drinking, we relax; if there is no noisy party around, we feel sleepy. Yes, drinking a caffeinated drink will give you a temporary boost, but the effect is deceiving. This creates a false impression of sobriety, but your reactions and reflexes will continue to be slow. It is no coincidence that many accidents occur due to the fault of drivers who drank a cup of invigorating liquid and got behind the wheel, confident in their sobriety.

When alcohol enters the body, dopamine is produced (the hormone of happiness, positivity and fun). Of course we feel much better. And the hormone also activates the production of a component such as cyclic AMP. It makes us more active. The body regulates AMP levels, which helps avoid overstimulation.

A mixture of strong alcohol and coffee is far from the best cocktail to quickly fall asleep and have a good night's sleep. Alcohol does not allow your brain to forget about itself, even if you have stopped drinking it, and sends energy signals. The effect of caffeine also does not go away quickly; moreover, it affects the body even longer than alcohol (about 6 hours). Well, in the morning an unpleasant surprise will await you - a severe hangover, because caffeine and alcoholic drinks in tandem suck all the fluid out of the body.

If you have a hangover, coffee has a diuretic effect, but you can drink a tonic drink only after a large amount of liquid (at least 3-4 glasses of water).

Video with other cooking recipes

We present to your attention a video from a professional bartender with a recipe for making the famous Irish coffee.

In this video you will learn the recipe for an original coffee cocktail with vodka and “coffee liqueur”, called “Espresso Martini”. This drink was invented in England in the eighties of the last century and is still prepared in many establishments in London.

Advantages and disadvantages of use

Coffee is one of the favorite drinks of Europeans, so we couldn’t think of anything to cook it with. Using liqueur, you can make many dessert cocktails and serve them at home to surprise your guests. Yes, you can drink to cheer yourself up if you are not going to drive.

However, we must remember that both coffee and alcohol put a strain on the cardiovascular system, which, when combined, increases exponentially. Therefore, do not indulge in coffee with liqueur too often.

Other similar options for coffee with alcohol

If you liked the idea of mixing coffee with different types of alcohol, then we suggest you try these combinations:

coffee with rum, to which you can add a piece of ice cream instead of cream;
coffee with liqueur, which can have a completely new taste each time, depending on the chosen brand and type of liqueur itself (we definitely recommend trying Italian amaretto coffee).

Now that you know so many different options for preparing alcoholic coffee drinks, you can make drinking your favorite drink more varied and enjoyable. Share your comments and live in style!

Distinctive features of the drink

People have been drinking coffee since approximately 850 AD. e. In general, a very long time ago. During this time they tried a variety of additives: sugar, milk, cream, ice cream...

There are different types of coffee with added alcohol, but coffee with liqueur can be considered the leader among them, since it is the most popular coffee drink with alcohol.

A few features to keep in mind:

Make coffee with liqueur only from natural beans (instant coffee drinks are not suitable);
even a small amount of alcohol in a drink already makes it alcoholic, so you can’t drive after coffee with liqueur;
While children can still drink regular coffee from time to time, coffee with liqueur is categorically not recommended for them - just like for pregnant women.

Everyone chooses the proportions of coffee and liqueur individually. But it is not recommended to add more than 1/3 of alcohol to the drink, as alcohol can overwhelm the taste of the grains.

How to dilute tea

Let's give an example of how you can not spoil the taste of tea, but, on the contrary, enhance its taste:

Cognac. This is the most famous alcoholic drink, which is very popular in combination with tea.
Brandy. If for some reason you don’t like cognac, then brandy would be an excellent combination with tea.
Rum. This traditional drink takes third place. There is a legend that pirates sometimes added it to their tea. Maybe later this tradition moved to the shore, and people decided to legitimize it.
Liqueurs or tinctures. Most often, tea is diluted with homemade infusions. This is typical for Slavic peoples.
Wine. Tea is rarely mixed with an alcoholic drink of this kind. Sometimes wine is replaced with port.

You can rely on your own taste preferences. We’ll look at what kind of alcohol tea is drunk with in the following recipes.

Coffee and strawberry “Aragast”

To prepare the Aragast coffee-strawberry cocktail, we will need:

strawberry puree - 100 gr.;
espresso - 100 gr.;
cream 35% - 2 cups;
fruit liqueur - 50 g;
powdered sugar - 3 tablespoons;
chocolate or cinnamon for decoration.

Cocktail preparation:

Freeze strawberry puree in the freezer (100 g). Then freeze espresso coffee (100 g). Take 2 cups of 35% fat cream and beat until foam appears. Add 50 g of fruit liqueur and 3 tbsp. l. powdered sugar, mix. Place the dessert in transparent glasses in the following order: cream, coffee, cream, strawberries, cream. Decorate with chocolate or sprinkle with cinnamon.