Original Kahlúa Recipes

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The Thursday Drink Night theme last week was Kahlúa – everyone’s favorite coffee liqueur from Mexico. Never gone beyond pouring it in your coffee, or in White Russians? Well, here are a few original and creative uses with Kahlúa. You can vote for your favorite at blog.mixoloseum.com.

Veracruz Sling by Frederic Yarm

1.5 oz. Kahlúa
.75 oz. Lime
.5 oz. Orange Juice
.25 oz. Angostura
Shake/strain rocks glass. Top 1 oz soda. Float coffee bean.

Breakfast Bracer Flip by Paul Clarke

1.5 oz Makers Mark
1 oz Kahlúa
1 whole egg
Shake with ice, strain, garnish grated coffee bean.

Cafe Coco by Matt Robold

2 oz Kahlúa
1 oz Dark Rum
1 oz Light rum
1 oz Cherry Heering
2 oz Coco Lopez
2 oz Lime Juice.
Combine with crushed ice in a blender and blend for 20 seconds. Pour into tiki mug and garnish with a flag.