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Velvet Hammer

Velvet Hammer cocktail with straws

The next time you’re looking to knock yourself out but wishing it could be painless, use a Velvet Hammer. This drink packs more alcohol than you think, given its smooth, sweet, creamy taste. The Velvet Hammer looks a lot like a White Russian, and they do both use a coffee liqueur and creamer. But the ... Read the full article →

Iguana

Iguana cocktail in a tall glass.

The Iguana sounds like a variation on a Margarita recipe until you get to the call for Tia Maria. Wait, what? The recipe is seriously asking for Tia Maria alongside sweet and sour mix? Oh, yes, it is. And the result will surprise you. It’s just a hint of coffee liqueur flavor against that delicious ... Read the full article →

Bahama Mama

A Bahama Mama against a white background

The Bahama Mama is an old classic. It blends flavors of pineapple juice, coconut and a touch of coffee with two types of rum. It’s less alcohol intensive than a lot of the classic rum punches, which is nice if you want something you can enjoy more than one of without falling out of your ... Read the full article →

Queen Bee

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The Queen Bee cocktail is pure alcohol – three and a half ounces of it, to be precise. This makes it a wonderful aperitif, especially because it’s a bit on the sweet side. This cocktail blends lime vodka with coffee liqueur – a surprising combination, but it can become addictive. This is also a nice ... Read the full article →

The Percolator Cocktail

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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 ... Read the full article →