40 Coffee Cocktail Recipes Everyone Loves

Imagine yourself sipping an espresso martini on those midweek dinners or Friday date nights, shaking off the stress of the day while keeping the energy to enjoy a fun evening out.

Coffee and cocktails aren’t just for kicking back; they bring people together, keeping the energy up when you’re hanging out with friends. Alcohol mixed with coffee isn't really for winding down after a tough day. Coffee and cocktails shine in social settings, giving you that nice mix of a caffeine boost and the gentle warmth of alcohol.

If you're feeling worn out from work or just want to spice up your social gatherings, these 40 coffee cocktail recipes are perfect for striking that balance between chill and energized.

What Are Coffee Cocktails?

Coffee cocktails are an especially fun mix of two favorites: coffee and alcohol. A cocktail with coffee usually mixes the rich, bold flavors of coffee with different spirits, liqueurs, and other ingredients, resulting in a unique and satisfying drink.

You can find all sorts of drinks that mix coffee and cocktails, from something straightforward like Irish Coffee, which is just coffee, whiskey, and cream, to more intricate options like Espresso Martinis. The beauty of a cocktail with coffee is how versatile it is! You can enjoy it hot or cold, sweet or bitter, creamy or clear.

If you're in the mood for a morning boost with a little flair or a post-dinner drink that keeps you awake, coffee and cocktails bring something special to the table. Whether you're enjoying brunch or winding down at night, coffee-infused drinks are becoming popular in bars and homes everywhere. 

Best Coffee Cocktail Recipes

Best Espresso Martini Recipes

Espresso Martini Recipe With Coffee Liqueur

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz simple syrup

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.

Espresso Martini Recipe Without Coffee Liqueur

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz simple syrup
1/4 oz vanilla extract

Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake hard for 10-15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.

Gin Espresso Martini Recipe

Recipe
1.5 oz gin
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz coffee liqueur
1/4 oz simple syrup

Fill a shaker with ice. Add all ingredients. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with 3 coffee beans or a lemon twist.

On The Rocks Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz simple syrup

Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add all ingredients. Stir gently to combine.

Cold Brew Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz cold brew coffee concentrate
1/2 oz coffee liqueur
1/4 oz simple syrup

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with coffee beans or a lemon twist.

Best Creamy Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz coffee liqueur
1/2 oz heavy cream

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with grated chocolate or cocoa powder.

Espresso Margarita

Recipe
1.5 oz tequila
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz coffee liqueur
1/2 oz lime juice

Rim a glass with coffee grounds and salt. Fill a shaker with ice. Add all ingredients. Shake well. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

Reverse Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz vodka
1 oz espresso

Fill a shaker with ice. Add all ingredients. Shake hard for 10-15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with coffee beans.

Van Gogh Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz Van Gogh Double Espresso
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz simple syrup

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans or an orange peel.

Batched Espresso Martini

Recipe (for 8 servings)
16 oz vodka
8 oz coffee liqueur
8 oz espresso
4 oz simple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. Stir well. Refrigerate until chilled. To serve, shake individual portions with ice and strain into martini glasses.

Most Popular Flavored Espresso Martini

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz espresso
1 oz pumpkin spice syrup
1/2 oz coffee liqueur

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin-pie spice.

Cherry Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz cherry liqueur
1/2 oz simple syrup

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Chocolate Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz chocolate liqueur
1/2 oz simple syrup

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.

Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz chocolate liqueur
1/2 oz orange liqueur

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake hard. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

Gingerbread Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz gingerbread syrup
1/2 oz coffee liqueur

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a small gingerbread cookie.

Lavender Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz lavender syrup
1/2 oz coffee liqueur

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lavender sprig.

Matcha Espresso Martini

Recipe
1.5 oz vodka
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz matcha syrup
1/2 oz coffee liqueur

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of matcha powder.

Borghetti Espresso Martini Recipe

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz Borghetti coffee liqueur
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz simple syrup

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Frozen Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz simple syrup
1 cup ice

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into a chilled glass.

Peppermint Espresso Martini

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz peppermint schnapps
1 oz espresso
1/2 oz simple syrup

Shake ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a candy cane.

Best coffee for espresso martinis:  A medium to dark roast Arabica beans, like Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, for instance. Arabica beans have this smooth and balanced flavor that’s perfect for mixing with vodka and coffee liqueur.

The Best Irish Coffee

Recipe
1 cup hot-brewed coffee
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1.5 oz Irish whiskey
Lightly whipped cream

Dissolve sugar in hot coffee. Add whiskey and stir. Top with lightly whipped cream, pouring over the back of a spoon for the perfect Irish coffee.

Dead Rabbit Irish Coffee

Recipe
1 oz Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey
3/4 oz demerara sugar syrup
4 oz hot-brewed coffee
Lightly whipped cream

Add whiskey and syrup to a warm glass. Pour in hot coffee and stir. Top with lightly whipped cream.

Frozen Irish Coffee

Recipe
1.5 oz Irish whiskey
1 oz coffee liqueur
4 oz cold brew coffee
1 oz simple syrup
1 cup ice

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Caramel Irish Coffee

Recipe
1 cup hot-brewed coffee
1 oz Irish whiskey
1 oz caramel syrup
Whipped cream
Caramel sauce for drizzling

Pour caramel syrup into a warm mug. Add hot coffee and Irish whiskey, then stir. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Best coffee for Irish coffee: A medium roast coffee is the way to go. It gives you that nice balance of flavor that works perfectly with the whiskey without overpowering it.

Best Spanish Coffee Recipe

Recipe
1.5 oz rum
1/2 oz Kahlúa
4 oz hot-brewed coffee
Whipped cream
Ground cinnamon

Rim a glass with sugar. Add rum and Kahlúa, then pour in hot coffee. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Carajillo Recipe

Recipe
1.5 oz Licor 43
2 oz hot espresso

Pour Licor 43 into a glass. Slowly pour hot espresso over the back of a spoon to create layers.

Classic White Russian Coffee Liqueur

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
1 oz heavy cream

Pour vodka and coffee liqueur into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Float cream on top and stir gently.

Espresso White Russian

Recipe
1.5 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz fresh espresso
1 oz heavy cream

Pour vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso into a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Float cream on top.

Hot White Russian

Recipe
1.5 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur
4 oz hot coffee
1 oz heavy cream

Pour vodka and coffee liqueur into a mug. Add hot coffee and stir. Float cream on top.

Chocolate White Russian

Recipe
1.5 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz chocolate liqueur
1 oz heavy cream

Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and chocolate liqueur in a glass with ice. Stir well. Float cream on top.

Black Russian Cocktail

Recipe
2 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur

Pour vodka and coffee liqueur into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently to combine.

What's the difference between a White Russian and a Dark Russian?

The big difference between a White Russian and a Dark Russian cocktail is that the White Russian has cream added to it. Both of these coffee and cocktail combos have vodka and coffee liqueur in them. The White Russian, though, throws in some cream, which makes it look lighter and gives it that nice creamy texture. The Dark Russian cocktail, minus the cream, brings out a stronger coffee flavor.

Mint Mojito Iced Coffee

Recipe
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons simple syrup
Ice
Splash of cream (optional)

Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in a glass. Add cooled coffee and ice. Stir well. Top with cream if desired. Garnish with mint leaves.

Americano Recipe Cocktail

Recipe
1.5 oz Campari
1.5 oz sweet vermouth
Soda water
Orange slice for garnish

Pour Campari and vermouth into a glass filled with ice. Top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

Dry Americano

Recipe
1.5 oz Campari
1.5 oz dry vermouth
Soda water
Lemon twist for garnish

Combine Campari and dry vermouth in a glass with ice. Top with soda water. Stir and garnish with a lemon twist.

Rum Coffee Milk Cocktail

Recipe
2 oz dark rum
4 oz cold brew coffee
2 oz milk
1/2 oz simple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.

Salted Caramel Liqueur Recipe

Recipe
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp sea salt
1 cup vodka

Make caramel with sugar and water. Add cream and salt. Cool, then mix with vodka. Store in a bottle.

Coffee Liqueur And Milk

Recipe
2 oz coffee liqueur
4 oz milk
Ice
Pour coffee liqueur over ice in a glass. Top with milk and stir gently.

Café Royal

Recipe
1 cup hot coffee
1 oz brandy
1 sugar cube
Whipped cream

Place sugar cube in a mug. Add brandy and ignite. Pour hot coffee over. Top with whipped cream.

Bourbon Coffee Cocktail

Recipe
2 oz bourbon
4 oz hot coffee
1/2 oz simple syrup
Whipped cream

Combine bourbon, coffee, and syrup in a mug. Stir well. Top with whipped cream.

Hot Toddy With Coffee

Recipe
1 cup hot coffee
1.5 oz whiskey
1 tbsp honey
1 cinnamon stick
Lemon wheel

Combine coffee, whiskey, and honey in a mug. Stir with cinnamon stick. Garnish with lemon wheel.

The Best Coffee For Coffee And Cocktails

It's clear that the quality of coffee used can make or break these delicious concoctions. That's why medium roast specialty coffee is the top choice for coffee cocktail recipes, and when we talk about specialty coffee, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is the absolute best.

When you choose this special coffee for your coffee and cocktails combos, you're making sure that every sip is a fun and unforgettable experience. Whether you’re making an espresso martini, stirring a cold brew drink, or mixing a hot toddy, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee will jazz up your coffee cocktails with amazing flavor and style.