Source: Fahrwasser, AdobeStockAromatic coffee is not only a self-sufficient drink but also an excellent base for a wide variety of cocktails, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic. We're sharing 20 original coffee cocktail recipes: warm, cold, for summer and winter, for morning or Friday evening – take your pick!
1. Mint Coffee with Ice Cream
Source: about-tea.ruThe perfect summer cocktail when you need a refreshing boost.
You will need: 300 ml freshly brewed coffee, 50 g dark chocolate, 3 tbsp mint syrup, 100 g ice cream, ice.
Preparation: Dissolve the chocolate in hot coffee. Let it cool slightly and add a few ice cubes, mint syrup, and half of the ice cream. Blend the cocktail until smooth, pour into glasses, and add more ice with the remaining ice cream.
2. Banana Coffee Cocktail
Source: postila.ruInstant coffee is most convenient for this recipe.
You will need: 200 ml milk, 5 g instant coffee, 1 banana, 1 tsp sugar.
Preparation: Peel, slice, and slightly freeze the banana. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend the cocktail until smooth.
3. Espresso Martini
Source: mirtesen.ruBrew the espresso in advance so it has time to cool.
You will need: 50 ml cold espresso, 5 ml vanilla syrup, 15 ml coffee liqueur, 30 ml vodka.
Preparation: Fill a shaker with ice cubes, pour in all ingredients, and shake well. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass and garnish.
4. Espresso Tonic
Source: about-tea.ruPerhaps the most popular summer coffee drink in recent years.
You will need: 50 ml espresso, 150 ml tonic, lemon or lime, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice, add lemon or lime juice, and pour in the tonic. Then pour in the espresso and stir the cocktail with a long spoon.
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5. Bumblebee
Source: AdobeStockAn interesting combination of coffee and orange juice.
You will need: 50 ml espresso, 40 g orange, 100 ml orange juice, 15 ml caramel syrup, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice and pour in the orange juice with caramel syrup. Add coffee and gently stir the cocktail. Garnish with an orange slice.
6. Coffee Berry Cocktail
Source: liveinternet.ruIt's especially good in summer with seasonal berries. When serving, add a pinch of cardamom or cloves.
You will need: 100 ml cold espresso, 100 g berries, 120 ml milk, ice.
Preparation: Put all ingredients into a blender, add a few ice cubes to taste, and blend the cocktail until smooth. Pour into glasses.
7. Thai Coffee Cocktail
Source: about-tea.ruCold coffee drinks are very popular in Thailand and other Asian countries.
You will need: 2 cups strong coffee, 1 cup cream, 1/2 cup condensed milk, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp cardamom, ice.
Preparation: Heat the cream with sugar and cardamom, bring almost to a boil, and let it steep for 15 minutes covered. If desired, add more spices. Fill glasses with ice, pour in condensed milk, cream, and coffee, and gently stir.
8. Coffee Milk Cocktail with Rum
Source: dzen.ruWith light rum, it will be more delicate; with spiced rum, it will be more piquant.
You will need: 3 tsp instant coffee, 20 g dark chocolate, 250 g vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup milk, 60 ml rum.
Preparation: Dissolve instant coffee in 30 ml boiling water, stir, and cool. Blend coffee, milk, and ice cream until smooth. Pour the resulting cocktail into glasses, add rum, and sprinkle with grated chocolate.
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9. Coffee Lemonade
Source: livejournal.comInstead of lemon juice, you can also use orange, lime, or grapefruit juice.
You will need: 150 ml lemon juice, 70 ml syrup to taste, 4 g mint, 120 ml espresso, 160 ml soda, ice.
Preparation: Blend lemon juice, mint, and 50 ml syrup, heat, and simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat. Strain and pour the mixture into a glass with ice. Top with espresso, the remaining syrup, and soda. Done!
10. Grapefruit Coffee Cocktail
Source: about-tea.ruThis will definitely appeal to all lovers of unusual tastes and aromas.
You will need: 60 g grapefruit, 100 ml grapefruit juice, 40 ml sugar syrup, 60 ml espresso, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice, pour in sugar syrup and grapefruit juice. Add coffee, gently stir, and garnish the cocktail with a grapefruit slice.
11. Coffee Amaretto
Source: mirtesen.ruAn elegant cocktail – strong enough yet delicate.
You will need: 160 ml coffee, 30 ml brandy, 30 ml Amaretto liqueur, whipped cream.
Preparation: Pour the liqueur and brandy into a glass, then add coffee. Gently stir everything and garnish the cocktail with whipped cream.
12. White Russian with Coffee
Source: pinterest.comFor more aroma, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cocktail.
You will need: 50 ml vodka, 50 ml heavy cream, 50 ml espresso, 25 ml sugar syrup, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice and pour in coffee, sugar syrup, and vodka. Gently stir the cocktail. Lightly whip the cream and layer it on top.
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13. Creamy Coffee with Rum
Source: about-tea.ruThe combination of hot coffee and cold cream gives the drink a special twist.
You will need: 150 ml freshly brewed coffee, 25 ml coffee liqueur, 25 ml dark rum, 1 tsp brown sugar, 25 ml heavy cream.
Preparation: Pour hot coffee, liqueur, and rum into a glass. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Lightly whip the cream in a shaker with ice and spoon it on top.
14. Yogurt Coffee Cocktail
Source: pinterest.comAn excellent homemade smoothie that will perfectly complement your morning.
You will need: 120 ml cold espresso, 120 ml yogurt, 1 tsp cocoa, 1 handful of berries, 2 pinches of cinnamon, 1 banana.
Preparation: Peel the banana and put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth and pour the resulting cocktail into glasses.
15. Coffee Cocktail with Halva
Source: fb.ruThis cocktail is equally good hot or cold with ice.
You will need: 50 g halva, 120 ml freshly brewed coffee, 10 ml syrup to taste, 120 ml cream.
Preparation: Blend halva with cream until smooth. Add coffee with syrup, blend again, and pour into glasses. Add ice if desired.
16. Milkshake with Honey and Coffee
Source: postila.ruA light and quick recipe for those who value practicality.
You will need: 80 ml freshly brewed coffee, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1/3 cup milk, 3 tbsp honey, ice.
Preparation: Melt honey in a double boiler if needed. Mix coffee, brown sugar, milk, and honey until smooth. Pour the cocktail into a glass with ice.
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17. Coffee Pumpkin Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockWe recommend adding more spices and garnishing with a cinnamon stick.
You will need: 120 ml espresso, 50 ml pumpkin puree, 30 ml heavy cream, 20 ml caramel, cinnamon, or other syrup to taste.
Preparation: Put all ingredients into a blender or shaker. Add ice if desired, blend the cocktail, and pour it into glasses.
18. Coffee Strawberry Smoothie
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruIf you want to make the cocktail sweeter, add an extra spoon of honey or condensed milk.
You will need: 120 ml cold espresso, 240 ml milk, 4 tbsp yogurt, 1 banana, 10-12 strawberries.
Preparation: Peel the banana and blend it with strawberries. Add the remaining ingredients, blend everything until smooth, and pour into glasses.
19. Double Coffee Cocktail
Source: mirtesen.ruKahlúa liqueur can be replaced with another similar liqueur of your choice.
You will need: 120 ml milk, 60 ml espresso, 60 ml Kahlúa liqueur, 3 tbsp coffee or chocolate syrup, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice, pour in espresso, liqueur, and coffee or chocolate syrup. Gently stir and add cold milk.
20. Coffee Cocktail with Gin
Source: pinterest.comGarnish the finished cocktail with an orange slice and mint leaves.
You will need: 30 ml espresso, 50 ml gin, 15 ml sugar syrup, 15 ml orange juice, ice.
Preparation: Fill a shaker with ice, add all ingredients, and shake well. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.