Description
Crafting this iced boozy coffee brings together rich espresso, smooth liqueur, and creamy vanilla notes for a sophisticated summer drink. Cold brewing and careful mixing create a refreshing cocktail that delights coffee enthusiasts seeking a spirited twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz (28 g) chilled coffee
- 1 oz (28 g) Baileys Irish cream
- 1 oz (28 g) Tia Maria liqueur
- coffee ice cubes
Instructions
- Freeze Preparation: Craft coffee cubes by pouring brewed coffee into an ice cube tray, freezing until completely solid.
- Glass Setup: Position a tall glass and strategically line the interior walls with the frozen coffee cubes, creating a stunning visual foundation.
- Liqueur Infusion: Pour coffee liqueur and complementary spirit directly over the coffee cubes, allowing the flavors to mingle and develop.
- Coffee Integration: Delicately fill the remaining glass space with chilled, freshly brewed coffee, creating a harmonious liquid blend.
- Cocktail Transformation: Transfer the mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with standard ice, shaking vigorously for 10-15 seconds to marry flavors and generate a silky, frothy consistency.
- Final Presentation: Strain the liquid back into the original glass, maintaining the coffee cube arrangement, then crown with a luxurious layer of lightly whipped cream.
- Elegant Finishing: Optional artistic touch includes a delicate dusting of cocoa powder or a carefully placed coffee bean to elevate the drink’s sophisticated aesthetic.
Notes
- Prep Coffee Cubes Ahead: Freeze brewed coffee in ice cube trays at least 4 hours before serving to prevent drink dilution and enhance flavor intensity.
- Choose Quality Liqueurs: Select complementary spirits with rich, smooth profiles that enhance the coffee’s natural depth and complexity.
- Shake with Precision: Vigorously mix in a cocktail shaker for exactly 10-15 seconds to create perfect temperature and silky texture without over-diluting.
- Garnish Strategically: Use minimal, elegant toppings like cocoa powder or a single coffee bean to elevate the drink’s visual appeal and aromatic experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg