The Moon Quake cocktail blends Kahlua with lemon and plenty of rum. This drink is actually pretty strong, despite how smooth it tastes. The flavor is a sort of smoky mocha with citrus tang. This drink is perfect for sipping on cold evenings. Try one the next time you’re in the mood for a coffee drink without the heat – ... Read More »

There are a number of traditional Christmas or winter holiday drinks, but in recent years people have gotten very creative. Some people have created Christmas-themed cocktails from scratch, while others have added Christmas twists to existing cocktail recipes. This is a collection of… well, whatever struck my fancy as a winter holiday cocktail. Eggnog is a tradition for a reason. ... Read More »

The main rule of thumb for selecting Thanksgiving cocktails should be: does it make you want to curl up by a fire and sip? Then it’s a potential Thanksgiving cocktail. If you want to get even more of a Thanksgiving or autumn feel, think about fall harvest and all the traditional foods of Thanksgiving. Look to flavors like apple, pumpkin, ... Read More »

Morgan’s Mountain is rich and just a little bit chocolatey. I like how this one makes more judicious use of Kahlua and Creme de Cacao than so many recipes that seem to think more=better when it comes to those. You really only need a touch of either, and that’s what you get – a half-ounce of Creme de Cacao and ... Read More »

The Kahlua Bomb is pretty much just what it sounds like. Except for one twist you might find a bit surprising: peppermint. That’s not one of the “usual suspects” for kahlua pairings. This drink blends kahlua with peppermint schnapps, adds some vodka to give it a little kick, and then fills it the rest of the way with milk. It’s ... Read More »

The Blackjack may get its name from the fact that it uses kahlua, which is so dark. Or it may just be that it hits the spot! Either way, this is a fascinating blend of whiskey and coffee liqueur with a touch of citrus. The flavor is rich and complex, with the coffee flavor just barely dominating the earthy and ... Read More »

The Brown Eye Opener is one of those creamy butterscotch-colored drinks that you just know are going to be tasty and sweet. To the usual suspects – amaretto, Kahlua and Bailey’s – this one adds Everclear and butterscotch schnapps for added yum. The end result is a sweet, rich treat that’s got more kick than most similar drinks. If you ... Read More »

The Zoo Station is one of those slightly creamy, rather sweet little treats that features Irish cream. Don’t automatically turn it down if you hate Bailey’s – first of all, there are other brands of Irish cream (I’m partial to Carolan’s), and second, it’s not the dominant flavor in this drink. In this cocktail, the Irish cream flavor is subdued ... Read More »