This creates a perfect symbiosis of caffeine and alcohol
Combined with one another, however, there are sophisticated creations that combine the best of both worlds. Discover the best alcoholic coffee specialties with our simple recipes to make yourself.
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Quick cocktail made from coffee and sparkling wine
A glass of sparkling wine to toast is the classic and the sparkling drink is also used in some recipes for the “usual” cocktails. The addition of espresso and a few other ingredients, however, gives the quality sparkling wine a completely new taste experience, which combines bitter substances, sweetness and mouthfeel in an excellent way. Also suitable for starting the evening, the “wedding” of coffee and sparkling wine is suitable for almost everyone.
Ingredients:
- 100 ml sparkling wine
- 50 ml espresso
- 10 g of sugar
- 50 ml tonic
- Ice cubes
Total preparation time: 5-7 minutes
Preparation:
- Prepare espresso, ideally with a portafilter machine
- Add sugar and let cool
- Prepare a glass with ice cubes
- Then mix tonic, sparkling wine and sugared espresso
- Serve with a straw
A particularly stylish espresso cocktail
This coffee cocktail proves that the strong notes of a bourbon harmonize wonderfully with the intensity of an espresso. Refined with a dash of Angostura Bitter, which is also used in the cocktail classics Manhattan and Old Fashioned, this variant should not be missing in any local bar.
Ingredients:
- 6 cl bourbon
- 1 sugar cube
- 50 ml espresso (cooled)
- 1 to 2 shots of Angostura bitter
- 1 orange zest for decoration
- Ice cubes
Total preparation time: 5-7 minutes
Preparation:
- Put sugar cubes in a glass
- Drizzle with Angostura Bitter and mash
- Add ice bourbon and espresso
- Stir and decorate with orange zest
Espresso and Tequila – very simple but effective
Whether the term cocktail really fits this drink is debatable. Maybe “coffee shot” is more accurate. It tastes surprisingly good! So don’t let the wild-looking composition put you off and give this cocktail recipe a try.
Ingredients:
- 50 ml espresso
- 50 ml tequila
Total preparation time: 3-4 minutes
Preparation:
- Prepare espresso and let it cool down
- Mix with tequila – done!
Check our guide on how to prepare cocktails with coffee but without alcohol.
Conclusion
When the popular hot beverage made from coffee beans meets the taste nuances of different alcoholic beverages, real enjoyment is guaranteed. Cocktails with coffee convince with surprisingly harmonious flavors and are exciting alternatives to the classic variants. Try for yourself what you can get out of the roasted bean and delight guests with these special kind of quick coffee drinks!
