The Coffee Nudge is a fun hot coffee based cocktail. It’s a little stronger than many coffee drinks – and I mean strong in terms of alcohol, not coffee intensity. This drink combines hot coffee with creme de cacao, Kahlua, brandy and whipped cream. It’s ideal for rainy or cold evenings, but it goes down surprisingly well anytime a coffee ... Read More »
The Elf Tea cocktail is essentially a lovely lemon iced tea flavored with a healthy dose of peppermint liqueur. Needless to say, it’s tasty and very drinkable. But you don’t need to save it for summertime. My suggestion: double all the ingredients to make a nice long drink that’s still not even a double (just two ounces of liqueur), kick ... Read More »
The Mocha-Berry is just what it sounds like: coffee, chocolate and berry – in this case Chambord raspberry liqueur. It’s also just as delicious as it sounds. Like some kind of wonderful, spiked frappacino. Some versions of this recipe call for the whipped cream. I say it’s optional because without it, you get this very dark, chocolatey taste which is ... Read More »
The Undertaker cocktail tastes like a mildly sweetened and flavored espresso served cold. The caffeine from the espresso can keep you from recognizing the alcohol, making this one of those stealth drinks that sneak up on you. Hence the name. Enjoy an Undertaker whenever you want a cold coffee drink with a kick. This drink has a great flavor, but ... Read More »
The Cafe D’Amour is an exciting cocktail. Not only does it involve coffee, cinnamon and cognac, but you light the freakin’ brandy on fire at one point in the preparation. Cocktails + open flames = fun times for all. This is an especially good choice for those of you who love black coffee. So many coffee drinks weaken the coffee ... Read More »
The Cafe Nelson is a well-known, traditional hot coffee drink. Unlike a lot of hot coffee cocktails, this one does not include Kahlua. It instead blends Bailey’s Irish Cream with the hazelnut flavor of Frangelico. The Cafe Nelson isn’t a particularly strong drink, but it’ll definitely keep you warm on long winter evenings. Cafe Nelson 3/4 ounce Bailey’s 3/4 ounce ... Read More »
You’ve probably tried using Bailey’s in place of cream and sugar in your coffee, but what about tea? The Tea Toddy cocktail does just that – with a little added bonus surprise. This drink was made for fall and winter, but it’s a nice pick-me-up anytime a cup of tea sounds good. It’s actually very light on the alcohol, so ... Read More »
The Percolator is a cold coffee-based cocktail that goes down smooth while it wakes you up. It’s great as a breakfast or brunch cocktail. Just don’t serve it at a party where you’re hoping everyone will leave in a timely manner – or if you do, make the coffee decaf. The caffeine/alcohol combo can keep people going well into the ... Read More »
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