Coffee is the world’s number one popular beverage. While some people treat coffee as a meal replacement, others drink coffee to boost productivity or refresh the mind. In addition, there is a variety of coffee types and recipes because coffee acquires a different acidity, aroma, and taste. Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, and Americano are the coffee types widely well-known across the globe. However, not many people recognize Kahlua coffee, the disguise of coffee.
What is Kahlua & Its History
Kahlua is made from authentic Arabica coffee beans and rum. Like any other Arabica coffee beans, the Kahlua is grown at a higher altitude. However, this type of coffee is planted in the shade, so it takes longer to harvest than any other coffee. After six years of growth, you will see Kahlua become dark red cherries with a smooth body. That is when the coffee cherries are ready to harvest.
The Kahlua coffee originated in Veracruz, Mexico, in 1936. Kuh LOO Ah is an inceptive name of Mexican liqueur, while Kahlua is translated as Coffee in old Arabic. After decades, this Kahlua liqueur was renovated to mix with Vodka to make cocktails. Then, both black and white Russian were found to be the first cocktail that used Kahlua. Due to its very robust and sweet flavor along with the caramel finishing taste, Kahlua liqueur will bring the cocktails to another level of satisfaction.
Top 10 Delicious Kahlua Recipes & How To Make It
Kuala is like another version of sweetener that is often used in the mixture to make the drink more delicate. For certain types of coffee, honey, sugar, vanilla, or caramel are combined to make delicious coffee. While Kahlua can be added to coffee, it can be used to make the most flavorful and unique cocktails. Now we show you the most famous Kahlua drink recipes you can try.
1. Kahlua Coffee
This drink is like a normal black coffee; however, the taste will be quite strong because it contains Kahlua liqueur. Other than that, you can put whipped cream and cream drizzle as toppings if you like cream. The coffee is ideal for diet and relaxation in the morning, or you can also drink it in the evening as a dessert drink.
Recipes:
- Four teaspoons of Kahlua liqueur
- 1 cup of brewed coffee: Chemex Pour Over, Americano, and Aeropress are recommended
- 1 tablespoon of heavy cream
- Whipped cream as a topping
How To Make It:
First, you need to start brewing the coffee by using the above brewing methods. Then, let it sit at the bottom of the cup. Next, you can put the Kahlua liqueur in the coffee and stir it. While stirring, you can add heavy cream along the way as it adds a beautiful texture to the coffee. Lastly, it is time to finish the coffee with a drizzle of cream.
Note: Kahlua coffee is best when drinking hot.
2. Espresso Martini
Here comes the most powerful coffee in the world, Espresso Martini. It is insane to drink alcoholic coffee if you are new to the coffee world. The Espresso Martini tastes so complicated because it is made up of a mixture of authentic espresso, delicate Kahlua, and Vodka. Therefore, if you sip the coffee, it will give you a full-body of bitter taste and sweetness at the finish.
Recipes:
- 2 shots of Espresso
- 1 shot of Vodka
- 2 tablespoons of Kahlua liqueur
- Some ice cubes
How To Make It:
Even though the coffee taste is sophisticated, the process of making Espresso Martini is very simple. First, you can brew 2 shots of espresso with an espresso maker. Then, please put it in the shaker together with some ice cubes, vodka, and Kahlua liqueur. After a few minutes of shaking, you can pour the drink into the wine glass and pull the ice out. Garnish the Martini with 3 coffee beans. Then it is ready to serve.
Note: This drink contains high caffeine and alcohol; therefore, you should not drink many cups.
3. Spanish Coffee
Spanish coffee variation is famously known as flaming coffee. Coffee is an alcoholic beverage that is flammable. On top of that, the drink contains rum at the base. Therefore, once it is lit, the coffee will produce an amazing fragrance that is created by the flaming rum.
Recipes:
- 2 shots of brewed coffee
- Kahlua
- Orange liqueur
- 1 lemon
- 151 Rum
- Sugar
- Whipped cream
- Lighter
How To Make It:
Initially, you can measure and put the rum in a separate cup. Then, place the lemon slices and sugar on the glass top. After you rim the glass, you can pour the 151 rum as the base. Thirdly, burn the rum with a lighter or match while leaning the glass to 45 degrees. Moreover, while the rum is boiling, add a touch of sugar and liqueur. Then, once the head cools down, you can add Kahlua, brewed coffee, and whipped cream. Finally, finish off the drink with a sprinkle of lemon to garnish.
Note: Be cautious with kids or pets as the drink can easily catch fire!
4. Coffee Martini
Coffee Martini has more ingredients in the mixture than Espresso Martini. Although this drink is blended with Vodka and coffee, its taste is sweeter and creamier than the Espresso Martini. As a coffee lover, you may like this type of drink more than everything because the Coffee Martini gives a complex and rich fragrance with a fruity taste finish.
Recipes:
- 1 cup of brewed coffee
- 1 Vodka shot
- 20 ml of Kahlua liqueur
- Irish or Baileys cream
- Sugar
- Fine ground coffee beans
How To Make It:
There are 3 tricks you need to know when making this Coffee Martini:
- In order to make a coffee rim, you have to mix the finely ground coffee beans with sugar on the plate.
- Wet a glass rim with hot water and dip it with the coffee beans and sugar.
- Put in brewed coffee and fill some ice cubes into the shaker and shake it.
- Pour the coffee into a cup and finish it with Irish or Baileys cream to make the taste more complicated.
5. White Russian
Here is another delicious drink of Kahlua is White Russian. This drink is creamy and sweet. It comes with an easy and simple way of doing it.
Recipes:
- Kahlua liqueur
- Cream
- Vodka
How To Make It:
Since the drink does not require coffee, you do not have to take time to brew it. Instead, you can directly start making White Russian by pouring 2 oz of Vodka, 1 oz of Kahlua liqueur, and heavy cream. Then stir it for a minute.
6. Kahlua Hot Mocha
Here comes another Kahlua drink, but this one is non-alcoholic. The Kahlua hot mocha has a variety of flavors, such as bittersweet, chocolate, and a bit of saltiness.
Recipes:
- A touch of cinnamon and nutmeg
- 1 oz of Kahlua liqueur
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- Cacao powder
- Salted caramel sauce
- Chocolate syrup
How To Make It:
You have to mix several ingredients together in a hot pan, such as milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, and cacao powder. After cooking them for a few minutes, you can heat off the pan and stir them with Kahlua. Then, finish it with caramel sauce and chocolate syrup as toppings. It is optional to garnish the drink with some mochi or marshmallows.
7. Chocolate Caramel Rum Coffee
The delicate drink of coffee is perfect as a dessert or serves as a delicious accompaniment to any caramel or chocolate dessert. You can simply just enjoy it for a romantic dinner or to sip by the fire.
Recipes:
- Melt milk about 12 ounces
- Rum: ¾ cup
- Half cup of syrup made from chocolate
- Half cup of syrup made from caramel sundae
- Packed brown sugar about ¼ cup
- Hot brewed coffee approximately 1 quart (4 cups)
- Coffee liqueur is about 2 tbsps.
Coffee whipped cream:
- Whipping cream that is thick and heaves about 1 cup
- Confectioners’ sugar 6 tbsps
- Coffee liqueur 2 tbsps
- Optional choice instant espresso powder for garnish
How To Make It:
You mix all the milk ingredients in a large pan, including rum syrups and brown sugar. Then, you cook over medium heat until the mixture is hot (do not overcook). After that, mix in the coffee and liqueur. In a separate bowl, you can mix cream till it starts to get thicker. Next, you add confectioners’ sugar and use an electric mixer to beat until firm peaks form. Add liqueur and fold in until it is all combined. Then, you can insert that coffee combination into your favorite mug. Right here, let’s serve with a dollop coffee whipped cream as well as perhaps espresso powder.
8. Classic Mudslide
Here’s how you can create a Mudslide! This recipe for mudslide is a classic drink that is made with Vodka, Kahlua, and Irish cream.
Recipes:
- Coffee liqueur
- Irish cream
- Vodka
- Classic heavy cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Frozen ices
How To Make It:
- Traditional version of Mudslide: You place coffee liqueur, Vodka, Irish cream, heavy cream all together into the shaker of the cocktail. Let’s shake it until it gets chilled and then strain into a glass. After that, shower it with chocolate.
- A frosty version of Mudslide: Let’s incorporate the ingredients such as coffee liqueur, Vodka, vanilla ice cream, Irish cream, and ice cubes into your favorite blender. You can blend until the mixture is smooth and put it in a glass, then you can garnish with chocolate syrup.
9. B-52
Who else does not know B-52 shots? B-52 is the most favorite alcoholic drink for everyone because of its milky and fragrant taste. This is not a cup of coffee, yet this is a black creamy and milky cocktail.
Recipes:
- Kahlua liqueur
- Irish or Baileys whiskey cream
- Orange liqueur
How To Make It:
The most important thing about making a B-52 is to use the back of the spoon all the time. So you start by pouring 0.75 oz of Kahlua as the base. Then have a beautiful 0.75 oz of Irish or Baileys cream sit on top of the base. After that, finish it with 0.75 oz of orange liqueur on top.
10. Mind Eraser
Our last pick for the Kahlua recipe is Mind Eraser. This alcoholic drink is another version to White Russian, yet the Mind Eraser is not as popular. The Mind Eraser has the same characteristics and recipes as White Russian, except for soda.
Recipes:
- Kahlua liqueur
- Vodka
- 3 ice cubes
- Soda Water
How To Make It:
You start by putting 3 ice cubes in a slim glass. Then, pour 0.75 oz of Kahlua in it. Next, put in a shot of Vodka and finish it with some soda water.