Kahlua cocktails
3 classic recipes from our canon that use kahlua — Kahlua sits in our liqueurs & fortified shelf.
Espresso Martini
✦ Proven classicMediumCoupe
Cold, sharp and caffeinated — the dinner-party pick-me-up with a glossy crema.
Ingredients
- ◆50 ml vodka
- ◆30 ml kahlua
- ◆30 ml espresso
- ◆10 ml simple syrup
Method
- 1Pull a fresh shot of espresso and let it cool slightly.
- 2Shake everything very hard with ice — the harder the better.
- 3Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
PRO TIP
A hard, long shake is what builds that signature foam cap.
Garnish — Three coffee beans
Black Russian
✦ Proven classicEasyRocks
Just vodka and coffee liqueur over ice — dark, simple and stiff.
Ingredients
- ◆50 ml vodka
- ◆20 ml kahlua
Method
- 1Build both over ice in a rocks glass.
- 2Stir briefly to combine.
PRO TIP
Add cream and it becomes a White Russian.
Garnish — None
White Russian
✦ Proven classicEasyRocks
Vodka and coffee liqueur under a cloud of cream — dessert in a rocks glass.
Ingredients
- ◆50 ml vodka
- ◆20 ml kahlua
- ◆30 ml heavy cream
Method
- 1Build vodka and Kahlúa over ice in a rocks glass.
- 2Float the cream on top.
- 3Stir gently before drinking if you like.
PRO TIP
Lightly whip the cream so it sits as a layer instead of sinking.
Garnish — None
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