Craft Coffee Cocktails: Recipes to Spice Up Your Night
Are you ready to elevate your evening plans? Look no further than the delightful world of craft coffee cocktails! Combining the bold flavors of coffee with the zing of cocktails creates a unique drinking experience that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or hosting a lively gathering, these recipes are sure to impress.
1. Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 1 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional)
- Ice
- Coffee beans for garnish
Instructions:
1. Brew your espresso and let it cool slightly.
2. In a shaker, combine vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup with ice.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a few coffee beans.
2. Irish Coffee
Ingredients:
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions:
1. In a warm glass, combine the hot coffee and brown sugar, stirring to dissolve.
2. Add Irish whiskey and stir well.
3. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and serve immediately.
3. Coffee Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz cold brew coffee
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice
- Orange twist for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine whiskey, cold brew coffee, simple syrup, and bitters.
2. Stir until well chilled.
3. Strain into an old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange twist.
4. Mocha Mint Julep
Ingredients:
- 2 oz brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz crème de menthe
- Mint leaves
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a glass, muddle mint leaves with a splash of coffee.
2. Fill the glass with crushed ice and add bourbon and crème de menthe.
3. Pour remaining coffee over the top and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a mint sprig and enjoy!
