It's International Coffee Day on October 1st, and what better way to celebrate than by mixing up some extraordinary coffee cocktails? Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or simply love a good caffeine kick, these recipes are bound to delight your taste buds and add a splash of excitement to your coffee-drinking routine.
Grab your favourite beans and let's get shaking!
1. Espresso Martini:
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Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 shot of espresso
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Flavour Blaster™️ Vanilla aroma
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Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with coffee beans and Flavour Blaster Vanilla aroma.
2. Irish Coffee:
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Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Whipped cream for topping
- Flavour Blaster™️ Smoke aroma
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Instructions:
- In a warm mug, dissolve brown sugar in hot coffee.
- Stir in Irish whiskey.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Garnish with Flavour Blaster Smoke aroma.
3. Mocha Mint Martini:
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Ingredients:
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz crème de menthe
- 1 oz cold brew coffee
- Flavour Blaster™️ Coffee aroma
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Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a mint leaf and Flavour Blaster Coffee aroma.
4. Coffee Negroni:
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Ingredients:
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz Campari
- Orange peel for garnish
- Flavour Blaster™️ Citrus aroma.
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Instructions:
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass with ice.
- Garnish with a twist of orange peel and Flavour Blaster™️ Citrus aroma.
5. Spiked Cold Brew:
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Ingredients:
- 2 oz spiced rum
- 4 oz cold brew coffee
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Fresh cinnamon stick for garnish
- Flavour Blaster™️ Cinnamon aroma
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Instructions:
- Combine rum, cold brew coffee, and simple syrup in a glass filled with ice.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick and Flavour Blaster™️ Cinnamon aroma.
6. Coffee Old Fashioned:
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Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel and coffee beans for garnish
- Flavour Blaster™️ Coffee aroma
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Instructions:
- In a glass, muddle the coffee liqueur and bitters.
- Add bourbon and ice.
- Stir well.
- Garnish with a Flavour Blaster™️ Coffee aroma bubble and burst with an orange peel and coffee beans.
7. Tiramisu Cocktail:
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Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 1 shot of espresso
- Flavour Blaster™️ Vanilla aroma
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Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Dust with cocoa powder and Flavour Blaster™️ Vanilla aroma.
8. Caramel Macchiato Martini:
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Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz caramel syrup
- 1 shot of espresso
- Flavour Blaster Vanilla aroma
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Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Drizzle with extra caramel syrup and finish with Flavour Blaster™️ Vanilla aroma.
9. Coffee and Coconut Cooler:
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Ingredients:
- 2 oz coconut rum
- 4 oz cold brew coffee
- 1 oz coconut milk
- Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
- Flavour Blaster™️ Coconut aroma
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Instructions:
- Combine coconut rum, cold brew coffee, and coconut milk in a glass filled with ice.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and Flavour Blaster™️ Coconut aroma.
10. Mexican Coffee: -
Ingredients:- 1.5 oz tequila
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- Whipped cream and cinnamon for topping
- Flavour Blaster™️ Cinnamon aroma
Instructions:
- In a warm mug, combine tequila, coffee liqueur, and hot coffee.
- Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a Flavour Blaster Cinnamon aroma bubble.
There you have it – ten irresistible coffee cocktails to enjoy this International Coffee Day. Whether you prefer the rich intensity of an Espresso Martini or the comforting warmth of an Irish Coffee, these recipes offer a delightful fusion of caffeine and creativity.
So, raise your glass to the world's favourite bean and toast to the joy of coffee in all of its delicious forms!