Coffee

Beyond your morning cup, coffee is a bartender’s secret weapon. Freshly brewed espresso shaken with vodka and coffee liqueur makes an Espresso Martini, which has become one of the most ordered cocktails in the world. Cold brew works too and won’t dilute your drink with ice melt. Coffee pairs beautifully with Irish whiskey in an Irish Coffee, topped with cream. For best results, let hot coffee cool slightly before mixing with spirits — nobody wants curdled cream. A coffee liqueur like Kahlua is a different thing entirely, so check your recipe.

Last modified on September 24, 2026