If you’re someone who appreciates a cocktail bar as much as a coffee bar, you need a few coffee cocktail recipes up your sleeve. Fortunately, we’ve got quite a few to share!
You might be wondering what the point of a coffee cocktail is. After all, coffee is already the ideal drink, and there’s no point in fixing what isn’t broken, right?
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Sure, coffee definitely tastes great black or with popular add-ins like milk or sugar, but a splash of alcohol — usually tequila, whiskey, or rum — takes the already-enjoyable beverage to the next level. Whether you’re drinking alone or entertaining guests, you won’t regret turning your go-to morning beverage into a savory evening delight.
The Top 24 Coffee Cocktail Recipes
Spanish Coffee Cocktail
Spanish Coffee Cocktail
A spiked coffee drink that combines the delicious coffee taste with liquor and can be lit on fire for a dramatic effect that'll spice up this drink even more!
Ingredients
- ½ ounce of rum
- ½ ounce of triple sec
- 2 ounces of Kahlua
- ⅓ cup of strong brewed coffee
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
Instructions
- Rim a glass in a shallow bowl of water followed by sugar.
- Add rum and triple sec to the glass (light this mixture if you’re feeling fancy).
- While still flaming, tilt the glass so the flame caramelizes the sugar rim. It should look brown and crystalized.
- Pour in Kahlua and coffee.
- Top with a small amount of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon to enjoy!
Espresso Martini Cocktail
Espresso Martini Cocktail
When booze and coffee collide! Get the best of both worlds with this coffee martini! Add more Kahlua if you're feeling frisky!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces vodka
- 1 ½ ounces of espresso
- ½ ounce of Kahlua
- ½ ounce of simple syrup
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain into a glass.
- Serve topped with espresso beans.
Homemade Kahlua
Homemade Kahlua
This homemade kahlua is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Kahlua garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Slow Cooker Chocolate Irish Cream Coffee
Slow Cooker Chocolate Irish Cream Coffee
This slow cooker chocolate irish cream coffee is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Slow Cooker Chocolate garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Boozy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
Boozy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
This boozy vegan pumpkin spice latte is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Boozy Vegan Pumpkin garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Homemade Irish Coffee Recipe
Homemade Irish Coffee Recipe
This homemade irish coffee recipe is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Irish garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Spiked Mocha Cappuccino
Spiked Mocha Cappuccino
This spiked mocha cappuccino is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Spiked Cappuccino garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Mandarin Chocolate Martini Recipe
Mandarin Chocolate Martini Recipe
This mandarin chocolate martini recipe is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Mandarin Chocolate Martini garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Salted Caramel Coffee Cocktail
Salted Caramel Coffee Cocktail
This salted caramel coffee cocktail is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Salted Caramel garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
The Raven Coffee Cocktail
The Raven Coffee Cocktail
This the raven coffee cocktail is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- The Raven garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Chocolate Colorado Bulldog Recipe
Chocolate Colorado Bulldog Recipe
This chocolate colorado bulldog recipe is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Chocolate Colorado Bulldog garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Southern White Chocolate Chata Cafe
Southern White Chocolate Chata Cafe
This southern white chocolate chata cafe is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Southern White Chocolate garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Frosty Holiday Cocktail
Frosty Holiday Cocktail
This is the perfect cocktail to mix up your holiday festivities. Despite the ice, this frosty holiday cocktail is sure to warm you right up.
Ingredients
- 1 ice cube tray filled with coffee
- 1 shot Vanilla Vodka
- Irish cream Liqueur
Instructions
- Freeze your coffee ice cubes.
- Put coffee cubes in festive tumbler.
- Top with the shot of vodka and finish off with Irish Cream!
Irish Coffee Milkshake Shooters
Irish Coffee Milkshake Shooters
This irish coffee milkshake shooters is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Irish Milkshake Shooters garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Pumpkin White Russian
Pumpkin White Russian
This pumpkin white russian is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Pumpkin White Russian garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Dirty Horchata Cocktail
Dirty Horchata Cocktail
Looking for a way to make your nights more caffeinated? Try out this cocktail that can be made stronger by adding another shot of espresso or more kahlua!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of uncooked long grain white rice
- ¼ cup of maple syrup
- 1 cup of espresso
- 2 ounces of kahlua
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Soak rice in a closed container of 2 ½ cups of warm water overnight.
- Blend rice and water until creamy.
- Add maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and blend just til combined.
- In a pitcher, combine your rice mixture with the sweetened condensed milk.
- Rim a glass with cinnamon and sugar and fill with ice.
- Add in your horchata (rice and milk mixture) and top with espresso and kahlua.
- Sprinkle it with cinnamon and enjoy!
Cookies and Cream Espresso Cocktail
Cookies and Cream Espresso Cocktail
This cookies and cream espresso cocktail is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Cookies And Espresso garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Frangelico Espresso Martini Cocktail
Frangelico Espresso Martini Cocktail
This frangelico espresso martini cocktail is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Frangelico Espresso Martini garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
"Tipsy" Peppermint Mocha Cocktail
"Tipsy" Peppermint Mocha Cocktail
This "tipsy" peppermint mocha cocktail is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Tipsy Peppermint garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
This salted caramel espresso martini is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Salted Caramel Espresso garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Dalgona Coffee Cocktail
Dalgona Coffee Cocktail
This dalgona coffee cocktail is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Dalgona garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Rich & Strong Espresso Martini
Rich & Strong Espresso Martini
This rich & strong espresso martini is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Rich Strong Espresso garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
Bailey's Iced Coffee with Ice Cream
Bailey's Iced Coffee with Ice Cream
This bailey's iced coffee with ice cream is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Bailey S With garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
White Russian
White Russian
This white russian is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- White Russian garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish if desired and serve right away.
Notes
For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.
In Conclusion
Not only can you get that kick of caffeine in the morning to get you started on your day, but now you can enjoy a delicious coffee drink in the evenings to kick back and relax too! If you love the taste of coffee and alcohol together then any of these recipes will create a savory sip for you to enjoy!
Happy caffeinating!
