About Time: Five Caffeinated Cocktails to Celebrate Coffee WeekBy Iona Goulder
Buckle up, because Coffee Week just received a boozy twist. From the 16th – 22nd October 2023, we’re raising our mugs to the delightful marriage of caffeine and cocktails. Here are five coffee cocktail recipes to add a boozy treat to your coffee.
Mr Black Espresso Martini
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake energetically. Strain into coupette and garnish with coffee beans
Duppy Share Caribbean Coffee
Ingredients:
– 30ml Duppy Share XO Rum
– 20ml Duppy Share Aged Rum
– 25ml Coco Lopez
– 30ml Mr Black Coffee Liqueur
– 50ml Espresso
– 2 Dashes of Chocolate Bitters
Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice and garnish with grated nutmeg.
Duppy Share Aged Rum RRP: £26 for 70cl. ABV: 40%. Available from: Amazon, Morrisons, The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt and Asda
Duppy Share XO Rum RRP: £40.50 for 70cl. ABV: 40%. Available from: Master of Malt, Amazon, The Whisky Exchange
Kavka Tokaji Vodka Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
– 50 ml Kavka Tokaji Vodka
– 25 ml Coffee Liquor
– 30 ml Fresh Coffee
– 2 Drops of Chocolate Bitter
– Garnish Chocolate Powder
Method:
Combine all the ingredients with ice and shake well. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with coffee beans
Kavka Tokaji Vodka RRP: From £44.95 for 70cl. ABV: 46%. Available from: Amazon, Master of Malt and Hedonism Wines
ADRIATICO Bianco Amaretto Cappuccino
Ingredients:
– 50ml ADRIATICO Bianco Amaretto
– Espresso
Method:
Pour ADRIATICO Bianco Amaretto into a mug of espresso and garnish with coffee beans
ADRIATICO Bianco Amaretto RRP: £28.99 for 70 cl. ABV 16%. Available from: Amazon, The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt and Eataly
Micil Connemartini
Ingredients:
– 35ml Micil Irish Poitín
– 15ml Micil Connemara Irish Cream
– 15ml Coffee Liqueur
– 1 Shot of Freshly Brewed Espresso
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain in a chilled glass of your choosing.
Micil Connemara Irish Cream RRP: From £23.95 for 70cl. ABV: 17%. Available from: The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt and Micil Distillery
Micil Irish Poitín RRP: From £28.95 for 50cl. ABV: 44%. Available from: The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt and Micil Distillery