Coffee Drinks

1. Espresso Martini (Classic and Easy)

This is a popular and delicious cocktail that combines coffee liqueur, vodka, and espresso for a strong and flavorful drink.

• Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua or Mr. Black)
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
  • 3 Coffee beans (for garnish)

• Instructions:

  1. Combine coffee liqueur, vodka, and espresso in a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake well for about 15 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.

2. Coffee Rum Old Fashioned (Warmer and Spiced)

This drink offers a twist on the classic Old Fashioned, incorporating the rich flavors of coffee rum and dark rum with warm spices.

• Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Dark Rum
  • 0.75 oz Coffee rum (such as Rumson's Coffee Rum)
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters
  • 1 tsp Demerara sugar (or brown sugar)
  • Orange twist (for garnish)
  • Maraschino cherry (for garnish)

• Instructions:

  1. In a mixing glass, combine demerara sugar and orange bitters. Add a splash of water and muddle to dissolve the sugar.
  2. Add dark rum, coffee rum, and ice.
  3. Stir gently for about 30 seconds until chilled.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with an orange twist and a maraschino cherry.

Tips:

• Feel free to adjust the amount of coffee rum or espresso depending on your preference for coffee flavor.
• If you don't have coffee liqueur, you can substitute it with an equal amount of strongly brewed coffee and a bit of simple syrup.
• For a non-alcoholic version of the Espresso Martini, you can use decaf espresso and skip the vodka.

Absolutely, here are two coffee rum drink recipes you might enjoy:

3. Espresso Martini: This is a popular and delicious cocktail that combines coffee liqueur, espresso, and vodka for a strong coffee kick.

• Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Coffee Rum (or Coffee Liqueur)
  • 0.5 oz Espresso
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • Coffee Beans (for garnish)

• Instructions:

  1. Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice and water. Set aside for a few minutes.
  2. Combine coffee rum, espresso, and vodka in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Shake well for about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
  5. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.

4. Hot Buttered Rum Coffee: This is a warm and comforting drink perfect for chilly weather. It combines rum, creamy butter, spices, and hot coffee for a delicious treat.

• Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp Cardamom
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg (freshly ground is recommended)
  • ¼ tsp Ground Cloves
  • Pinch of Kosher Salt
  • Cruzan Black Strap Rum (or your favorite dark rum)
  • Very hot brewed coffee (preferably dark roast)
  • Cream or Half & Half (optional)
  • Whipped Cream (for garnish)
  • Ground Cinnamon (for garnish)

• Instructions:

1. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until light and fluffy.
2. Place the mixture in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use. The butter will keep for several days.
3. To make one serving of coffee, place 2 tablespoons of the spiced butter in a mug.
4. Pour in 2 ounces of rum.
5. Fill the mug with hot coffee.
6. Stir to melt the butter and combine the flavors.
7. Add a splash of cream or half & half, if desired.
8. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for garnish.

5. Coffee Rum Cola: This is a refreshing and easy-to-make drink that combines the flavors of coffee, rum, and cola for a delightful twist on a classic rum and cola.

• Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Dark rum
  • 1 oz Coffee rum (such as Rumson's Coffee Rum)
  • 4-6 oz Cola
  • Coffee ice cubes (optional)
  • Lime wedge (for garnish)

• Instructions:

  1. Freeze leftover brewed coffee in ice cube trays to create coffee ice cubes (optional).
  2. Fill a glass with ice (coffee ice cubes if using).
  3. Pour in dark rum and coffee rum.
  4. Top with cola.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Tips:

• Adjust the amount of rum to your preference.
• If you don't have coffee liqueur or coffee rum, you can substitute them with strong brewed coffee and simple syrup.
• For a creamier version, add a splash of heavy cream or half & half to the Espresso Martini.
• Feel free to experiment with different types of rum and cola to find your favorite combination.
• Enjoy responsibly!

Enjoy these coffee rum drinks responsibly!