Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ oz (3 tablespoons) Kahlua coffee liqueur
- 8 oz freshly brewed hot coffee, made slightly stronger than usual
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
- Sweetener to taste (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew your coffee. Prepare 8 ounces of your favorite coffee using your preferred brewing method. Make it slightly stronger than you normally would to ensure the coffee flavor stands up to the Kahlua.
- Warm your mug. Pour hot water into your serving mug and let it sit for 30 seconds. Discard the water. This keeps your drink warmer longer.
- Add the Kahlua. Pour 1 ½ ounces of Kahlua coffee liqueur into the bottom of your warmed mug.
- Pour in the coffee. Slowly add the hot coffee to the mug, stirring gently to combine with the Kahlua.
- Add the cream. Pour in your cream or milk and stir to incorporate. Alternatively, float the cream on top by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon for a beautiful layered effect.
- Taste and adjust. Sample your drink and add sweetener if desired. The Kahlua adds significant sweetness, so you may not need any additional sugar.
- Garnish and serve. Top with a dollop of whipped cream if desired, and finish with chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For a stronger cocktail, increase the Kahlua to 2 oz.
- Use freshly brewed coffee for the best flavor—avoid using stale or reheated coffee.
- Don’t heat the Kahlua directly on the stove; always add it to the mug and pour hot coffee over it.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for serving guests.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for brewing coffee)
- Category: Beverage, Cocktail, After-Dinner Drink
- Method: Stovetop/Coffee Maker
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (approximately 10-11 oz)
- Calories: 190-210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 17mg