Black Gold

Now this is quite a coffee cocktail. Five different spirits make for a powerful drink. It’s a bit sweet with a nutty taste, thanks to the Amaretto and hazelnut liqueur.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz coffee, hot
  • 1/4 oz Triple Sec
  • 1/4 oz Amaretto
  • 1/4 oz Irish Cream
  • 1/4 oz hazelnut liqueur
  • Dash of cinnamon Schapps

Directions

  1. Stir all ingredients to combine and serve in a mug with whipped cream
  2. Serves 1

Espresso Martini

Ingredients

  • 7 oz vodka (Stoli coffee-flavoured vodka is a good choice)
  • 1/2 oz Kahlua
  • 1/2 oz espresso
  • 4 coffee beans, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, shake vodka with crushed ice for about 30 seconds
  2. Add Kahlua and espresso and give another couple of shakes to combine
  3. Let stand for a minute, to fully chill through
  4. Strain into 2 chilled martini glasses, and add 2 coffee beans to each glass
  5. Serves 2