7 Best Coffee Cocktails You Must Try At Home

Some of us love our morning cup of coffee but at the same time, some of us also love our happy hour drinks. So why not combine the two? This combination may sound crazy, but trust us, it's surprisingly refreshing! Coffee works wonderfully well with a variety of liquor  and coffee cocktails are proof! The key is to use high-quality freshly brewed coffee and combine it with ingredients that bring coffee into the limelight. Plus, coffee cocktails that are freshly made at home always somehow taste better than its expensive cocktail bar counterparts. 

So here we are recommending some of our top picks for the best coffee cocktails to make at home!

7 Coffee Cocktails To Make At Home

1. Espresso Martini

A homemade Espresso Martini is one of the easiest cocktails to learn and it rewards you wonderfully! With just good quality coffee beans and the right proportions, an Espresso Martini combines the robust strength of coffee with the creaminess of the vodka and coffee liqueur.

Ingredients: Vodka, coffee liqueur, shot of espresso, coffee beans for garnish

Process:

• Add vodka and coffee liqueur to a cocktail shaker.
• Add a shot of espresso and ice and shake until frothy.
• Double strain into a Martini or Coupe glass.
• Garnish with three coffee beans on top, if desired.

2. Irish Coffee

An Irish Coffee is warm, comforting, and perfect for when days get colder and the wind turns crisp. The drink pairs coffee with velvety smooth whisky, ensuring a light yet robust cocktail perfect for slow sipping. While making the cream, lightly whip double cream and shake it in a Boston shaker for added thickness. However, adding cream is completely optional but totally worth it.

Ingredients: Vodka, coffee liqueur, shot of espresso, coffee beans for garnish

Process:

• Add vodka and coffee liqueur to a cocktail shaker.
• Add a shot of espresso and ice and shake until frothy.
• Double strain into a Martini or Coupe glass.
• Garnish with three coffee beans on top, if desired.

3. Cold Brew Bourbon

A Cold Brew Bourbon is similar to a Long Island Iced Coffee, where the Cold Brew Bourbon uses cold brew as a base. The cold brew uses the smokiness of the Bourbon and the robustness of the coffee. It works wonderfully with the sweetness of the vanilla, presenting a mouthwatering cocktail. If you don’t prefer thicker, cream-based cocktails, you’ll definitely love a Cold Brew Bourbon.

Ingredients: Bourbon, maple syrup, cold brew concentrate, sliced orange and cherries for garnish, vanilla extract

Process:

• Combine whisky, syrup, cold brew, and vanilla extract in a rocks glass.
• Add ice cubes into the glass.
• Top the drink with a sliced orange peel and cherries.

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4. White Russian

A White Russian is a classic cocktail that combines the creaminess of milk and the velvety robustness of coffee liqueur with vodka. The ingredients seem impossible to combine but a well-made glass of White Russian is proof that these ingredients can work surprisingly well. The cocktail is super easy to build and can be assembled directly into the glass within minutes. Here are the ingredients and the process needed to make a delectable White Russian.

Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlua coffee liqueur, heavy cream or half-and-half (equal parts whole milk and cream)

Process:

• Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
• Pour Kahlua coffee liqueur and vodka into the glass.
• Slowly pour the cream or half-and-half into the glass by pouring it over the back of a spoon. This will ensure that the cream floats on top of the drink.

5. Black Russian

While a White Russian is definitely a more popular order at the bar, a Black Russian stands out for its simplicity and strong flavors. As one of the easiest coffee cocktails to make at home, it does not contain the heavy cream that is added to a White Russian. By combining coffee liqueur and vodka, you get a drink that’s as refreshing as your morning coffee yet as indulgent as an evening cocktail.

Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlua coffee liqueur

Process:

• Combine vodka and Kahlua coffee liqueur into a mixing glass with ice. Give it a gentle stir.
• Strain the mixture into a rocks glass with ice and serve.

6. Espresso Negroni

A Negroni is a go-to drink for many cocktail connoisseurs, however, what if we tell you that you could give your Negroni a caffeine twist? The Espresso Negroni is unique thanks to its flavors of coffee, gin, campari, and vermouth, and coffee liqueur. Each of these ingredients packs its own punch without overpowering the other. And the result is a strong, assertive, and luxurious drink that you won’t be able to keep down.

Ingredients: Gin, campari, vermouth, coffee liqueur, freshly brewed espresso

Process:

• Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
• Shake the shaker for about 15 to 20 seconds.
• Strain the drink into a Nick and Nora glass.
• Add a lemon peel over the glass rim and serve.

7. Affogato Martini

For our last entry on the list of the best coffee cocktails to make at home, the Affogato Martini stands out for being a unique dessert cocktail. Inspired by the Espresso Martini, it is just slightly sweeter and creamier, making it ideal after a filling meal. Without further ado, let’s get right to the ingredients and the process to make an indulgent, silky-smooth glass of an Affogato Martini.

Ingredients: Kahlua coffee liqueur, espresso, vanilla ice cream, chocolate shavings

Process:

• Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream into a glass.
• Combine espresso and coffee liqueur into a cocktail shaker and shake well.
• Pour the mixture over the scoop of ice cream.
• Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Summing Up

Coffee cocktails are proof that coffee can be a great addition to your alcoholic beverages. Whether you swear by a White Russian, love a classic Espresso Martini, or enjoy a hearty glass of Irish Coffee, we’ve given you a list of the best coffee cocktails with their ingredients and processes.