Coffee Drink Recipes That'll Wake You Up (2024)

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National Coffee Day may come around once a year, but in our book, it's every day. Give your next cup of java an extra kick with one of these alcoholic coffee drink recipes.

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Espresso Martini

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1½ oz. Kahlúa

1 oz. Absolut Vodka

1 oz. espresso

Combine all ingredients in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.

Source: Kahlúa

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Pumpkin Spice Margarita

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¼ c. Sauza Blue Silver Tequila

½ c. cream

2 tbsp. pumpkin spice syrup

2 tbsp. sugar

1 tbsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1½ c. hot coffee

Garnish: whipped cream and cinnamon

Combine cream, pumpkin spice syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a cup and stir. Pour into coffee and add tequila. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Source: Sauza Tequila

Serves 2

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The Truffle

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1 oz. Frangelico

1 oz. SKYY Vodka

¾ oz. cold espresso

Combine all ingredients in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass.

Source: Campari America

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4

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2 oz. espresso

4 oz. skim milk

3 tbsp. light chocolate syrup

2 oz. Kahlúa

Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice and stir.

Source: KRUPS

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The Wake Up Call

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2 oz. New Amsterdam Vodka

1 oz. coffee

½ oz. triple sec

1 oz. milk

Garnish: three coffee beans

Combine all ingredients in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with three coffee beans.

Source: New Amsterdam Vodka

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Morning Rooster

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1½ oz. Espolón Tequila Reposado

½ oz. coffee liqueur

8 oz. coffee

2 tbsp. agave nectar

1 c. heavy cream

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Garnish: grated nutmeg

Combine agave nectar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a bowl and stir until firm. Combine tequila, coffee liqueur, and coffee in a cup. Top with cream. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

Source: Espolón Tequila

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Snow Cap

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½ oz. Stolichnaya Vanil Vodka

½ oz. Frangelico

Coffee

Garnish: whipped cream and a raspberry

Combine vodka, Frangelico, and coffee in a glass and stir. Garnish with whipped cream and a raspberry.

Source: Whiskey Blue New Orleans

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Espresso Summer

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1 oz. De'Longhi Espresso

1½ oz. gin

4 blackberries

½ oz. simple syrup

½ oz. orange juice

Garnish: orange wheel and blackberry

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Muddle blackberries in the bottom of a co*cktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with an orange wheel and blackberry.

Source: Jonathan Pogash, De'Longhi mixologist

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Haute & Steamy

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1½ oz. Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka

Coffee

Garnish: whipped cream and caramel sauce

Combine coffee and vodka in a glass and stir. Garnish with a scoop of whipped cream and caramel sauce.

Source: Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka

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Double shot espresso

1/8 oz. absinthe

1½ oz. gin

Combine all ingredients in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass.

Source: Péché

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11

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2 oz. SKYY Infusions Coconut

½ oz. espresso

½ oz. coffee liqueur

½ oz. irish cream

Garnish: coffee grounds

Combine all ingredients in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with coffee grounds.

Source: Moses Laboy, Red Rooster mixologist

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1 oz. Patron XO Coffee Liqueur

1 oz. Baileys Original Irish Cream

Double shot of espresso

Steamed milk

Garnish: mint sprig

Combine all ingredients in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Source: Hash House A Go Go

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Espresso Noir

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1¼ oz. Grey Goose Cherry Noir

¾ oz. Disaronno

1 oz. espresso

Dash of simple syrup

Dash of cream

Garnish: grated espresso beans

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine all ingredients except cream in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with cream. Garnish with grated espresso beans.

Source: Grey Goose

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Gingerbread Irish Coffee

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2 oz. Baileys Original Irish Cream

4 oz. coffee

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Garnish: whipped cream

Combine Irish cream and pumpkin pie spice in a mug. Pour in coffee and stir. Garnish with whipped cream.

Source: Baileys Original Irish Cream

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Raspberry Truffle

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1 oz. Blue Ice Vodka

¾ oz. coffee liqueur

¾ oz. raspberry liqueur

Garnish: whipped cream and semi-sweet chocolate shavings

Combine vodka and liqueurs in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a champagne flute. Garnish with whipped cream and semi-sweet chocolate shavings.

Source: Blue Ice Vodka

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Paradise Found

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6 oz. coffee

1 oz. spiced rum

1 oz. butterscotch schnapps

Cream

sugar

Garnish: whipped cream and a coffee bean

Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice and stir. Garnish with whipped cream and a coffee bean.

Source: Margaritaville Hospitality

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½ oz. Baileys Irish Cream

½ oz. Frangelico

6 oz. coffee

Garnish: crushed pistachios

Combine all ingredients in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Rim glass with crushed pistachios

Source: The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

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Perk Up

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3 oz. Purity Vodka

½ tbsp. coffee grounds

1 oz. coconut milk

¾ oz. maple syrup

Garnish: three coffee beans

Pour coffee grounds into a bottle of vodka and let sit for three minutes. Strain vodka into a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with three coffee beans.

Source: John Pomeroy, mixologist

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Ice Kaffe

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½ oz. SVEDKA Vanilla Vodka

1 ½ oz. vodka

1 oz. coffee liqueur

½ oz. cream

Combine all ingredients in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass.

Source: SVEDKA Vodka

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Honeyffee

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1½ oz. Honey Jack Daniels Whiskey

1 oz. brown sugar simple syrup

4 oz. coffee

Cream

Garnish: whipped cream

To make brown sugar simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine whiskey, simple syrup, coffee, and cream in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with whipped cream.

Source: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Coffee Drink Recipes That'll Wake You Up (2024)

FAQs

How do you make coffee that wakes you up? ›

Pour 1/2 cup chilled coffee, 3/4 cup cold coffee brew, whipping cream, and sweetened condensed milk into a high quality blender (such as Vitamix®. Add ice cubes. Blend for 1 minute at high speed.

Which coffee removes sleepiness? ›

Drink black coffee. Add no sugar and milk to it. Drink it in small quantity and drink it slowly slowly with a relaxed mind. It works.

Which coffee keeps you awake the longest? ›

#1: Espresso

Espresso is the ideal coffee type if you want to stay up late. Coffee from the grocery store will do. However, an ounce of espresso has 45–75 mg of caffeine, compared to 20 mg in an ounce of drip coffee. Caffeine boost increases with the amount consumed.

Which coffee gives instant energy? ›

I recommend you go for Robusta coffee beans. On average, Robusta beans have twice as much caffeine content as Arabica beans. That means you can make and drink less coffee but still get the same energy boost. Sometimes less really is more!

What coffee drink gives you the most energy? ›

Cold Brew Coffee: Cold brew is known for its smooth, bold flavor and a higher caffeine content than regular iced coffee. It's a great choice for a caffeine boost, especially if you prefer a cold drink. Iced.

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