Remember that feeling when you first discovered coffee could be more than just a morning pick-me-up? Well, the 2020s have taken that revelation to a whole new level. We’re not just talking about your regular latte anymore—we’re gone headfirst into the world of boozy coffee concoctions, with drinks like the popular espresso martini leading the charge.

Now, if you’re a fan of espresso martinis, let’s talk about those coffee liqueurs. Fan favorites like Kahlúa and Bailey’s have been around forever and will never go out of style. These bottles are probably sitting in your parents’ liquor cabinet right now, waiting to be rediscovered. And when you do, it’s like unlocking a whole new world of mixology possibilities.

But here’s the best part—you don’t need to be a professional bartender to get in on the fun. We’ve done the research and tasting for you. So whether you’re a coffee snob, a cocktail enthusiast, or just someone looking to shake up their drink routine, there’s a coffee cocktail with your name on it.

We’ve rounded up our top picks for coffee liqueur drinks you’ll love to try. Keep reading on for more.

Coffee Liqueur Cocktails

White Russian

@garnishwithlemon

Check out the full recipe on our website! #whiterussian #kahlua #drinkrecipe #happyhour #cocktails #drinkrecipesoftiktok #drinkrecipeideas

♬ If We Ever Broke Up – Mae Stephens

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz of preferred coffee liqueur
• 1 oz heavy cream

Instructions:

Fill a glass with ice. Pour vodka and preferred coffee liqueur over ice. Top with heavy cream and stir gently.

Mudslide

@thecocktailproject

Mudslide! #coffee #baileys #cocktail #easycocktail #cocktailideas #mudslide #fyp #fypシ

♬ Hide & Seek – Stormzy

Ingredients:

• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz of preferred coffee liqueur
• 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
• 1 1/2 oz heavy cream

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients with ice until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup if desired.

B-52 Shot

@goldenbrown.coffee

Let’s make a b52 shot #b52 #cocktail #shot #recipe #bartender

♬ Love Shack – The B-52’s

Ingredients:

• 1/3 oz of preferred coffee liqueur
• 1/3 oz Irish cream liqueur
• 1/3 oz Grand Marnier

Instructions:

Layer the ingredients in a shot glass in the order listed. Serve immediately.

Black Russian

@drinkslab

The Black Russian ▪️🥃 What would you like to see next? #drinks #bartender #cocktailtok #mixology #drinkslab #drinkoftheday #blackrussian #kahlua #vodka

♬ Rasputin (Single Version) – Boney M.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur

Instructions:

Fill a glass with ice. Pour vodka and preferred coffee liqueur over ice. Stir well and serve.

Colorado Bulldog

@drcork

Milk & Coke? And taste great! 🏴󠁳󠁣󠁿 Colorado Bulldog #drcork #fyp #foryou #foryoupage

♬ original sound – Dr. Cork

Ingredients:

• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz of preferred coffee liqueur
• 1 oz heavy cream
• Cola

Instructions:

Fill a highball glass with ice. Add vodka, preferred coffee liqueur, and cream. Top with cola and stir gently.