With pubs back open in the UK, we thought we’d share some of our favourite alcohol and coffee combos - the best of both worlds.
Take a look at our top five alcohol and coffee beverages and their recipes below:
#1 A famous one
Possibly the most popular drink containing alcohol and coffee - The Irish Coffee.
This drink is a perfect end of dinner treat, and it’s so easy to make:
2 tbsp double cream
150ml freshly brewed black coffee
50ml Irish whiskey
1 tsp brown sugar
Chocolate shavings
Simply fill your mug with hot water and let it sit for two minutes. Pour out the water and add 1 tsp of light brown sugar. Pour in your coffee to dissolve the sugar and add your whiskey.
Top off the coffee with cream, gently pouring it over the back of a warm spoon to form a thick layer. Garnish with chocolate shavings and enjoy. You can find the full recipe here.
#2 A french connection
You will adore the Cafe Amore - the perfect combination of amaretto and coffee. It’s so good, and so easy to make. All you need is:
1 oz brandy
1 oz amaretto
4 oz black coffee
Whipped cream
Shaved almonds
Simply combine the brandy, amaretto and coffee, top with whipped cream and add your almonds. You can find the full recipe here.
#3 A taste of the Caribbean
Don’t put the amaretto away just yet, this time we’ll add a little rum to make a classic Caribbean coffee cocktail. All you need is:
1 oz rum
½ oz amaretto
6 oz coffee (hot, black)
Whipped cream
Shaved almonds
Simply combine the rum and amaretto, add your coffee and top with whipped cream and almonds.
#4 A little chillier
For those of you after something a little more potent, the Long Island Iced Coffee is the one for you. Essentially, you’re replacing the tea in a Long Island Iced Tea with coffee and adding some cream liqueurs. All you need is:
½ oz Baileys
½ oz Kahlua
½ oz vodka
½ oz rum
½ oz tequila
Cold brew or iced coffee Ice cubes
Combine all of your ingredients in a cocktail shaker with one cup of ice, shake vigorously, pour and enjoy - you don’t have to use everything listed, make your own variation if you want a little less booze. You can find the original recipe here.
#5 A classic
We’ll finish off with a classic - the espresso Martini. The perfect way to perk up your evening and an ideal after dinner drink. All you need is:
65ml vodka
75ml coffee liqueur (like Kahlua or Tia Maria)
75ml freshly brewed espresso
Coffee beans
This should be enough for two people - put the vodka, coffee liqueur and freshly brewed espresso into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Using hot espresso helps to create a creamy head on the cocktail. Mix for 30 seconds until it's chilled and top with a couple of coffee beans. Find the full recipe here.
Let us know which one you make at home on our social media channels! You can also check out our coffee menu here if you’d prefer to stick to a more traditional brew!