7 Ways to Get Boozy With Coffee

What Specialty Coffee Drink Will You Make?

It’s time to let loose with some of our favorite boozy coffee drinks to start the new year. From espresso to cold brew, from vodka to mezcal, we have something for all coffee and alcohol preferences! 

**For all iced drinks we recommend letting the coffee cool down to room temperature before mixing.

1. Espresso Martini 

The OG coffee cocktail that never goes out of style.

What you’ll need:

• 1 oz. espresso (We recommend brewing a Wonderland Coffee™ Euphoria Espresso B-Pod)
• 1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua or similar)
• 1.5 oz vodka
• simple syrup (optional, based on sweetness preference)

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini or cocktail glass! Pro tip – use a double shot and double the entire recipe to fill your martini glass. 

2. El Cafecito 

A masterpiece for any Cuban coffee lover.  

What you’ll need:

• 1.5 oz dark rum
• .5 oz coffee liqueur
• .5 oz triple sec
• .5 oz simple syrup (or to taste) 
• 2 dashes of chocolate bitters

Instructions: Shake all ingredients (except bitters). Add to a tumbler with ice and top with bitters last. 

3. Colorado Bulldog

A decadent coffee delight that makes for the perfect nightcap. 

What you’ll need:

• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz cream
• 1-2 oz cola

Instructions: In a short glass tumbler filled with ice add vodka, coffee liqueur and cream. Top with cola.

4. Affogato Martini 

An alcoholic take on one of our favorite coffee desserts! 

What you’ll need:

• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1 oz vanilla vodka
• 2 oz espresso (We recommend brewing a Mulholland Roasters® Causu Espresso B-Pod)
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream 

Instructions: shake coffee liqueur, vodka and espresso in a shaker with ice. Pour into a martini glass filled with a scoop of ice cream or gelato.  

5. Cold Oaxacan Coffee 

A smoky trip south of the border that you’ll be sure to love! 

What you’ll need:

• 1.5 oz mezcal
• 1 oz coffee liqueur 
• 6 oz cold brew coffee (We recommend brewing a Wonderland Coffee™ Run Wild B-Pod) 
• simple syrup (to taste)
• cinnamon stick

Instructions: Stir mezcal, coffee liqueur, cold brew and simple syrup with a cinnamon stick in a tumbler. Enjoy! 

6. Siciliano 

A coffee cocktail with some Italian inspired flare!

What you’ll need:

• 2 oz sweet vermouth
• 1.5 oz amaro
• 1.5 oz cold brew (We recommend brewing a Wonderland Coffee™ Dancing Spoon B-Pod)
• 1 oz simple syrup
• club soda
• orange wheel 

Instructions: Shake alcohol, cold brew and simple syrup in a shaker with ice, pour into a glass and add club soda and orange garnish

7. (Iced) Irish Coffee 

A cold take on a tried and true classic! 

What you’ll need:

• 2 oz Irish whisky
• 4 oz cold brew (We recommend brewing a Wonderland Coffee™ De La Casa B-Pod)
• 2 tsp simple syrup
• heavy cream

Instructions: Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice, pour into a glass and add heavy cream to taste/color.