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Coffee Liqueur
VodkaMediumCollins Glass

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Coffee Liqueur

Coffee Liqueur combines Coffee, Vanilla Extract, Sugar, Vodka in a homemade liqueur served in a collins glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, dessert-like, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night.

Quick fact

Coffee Liqueur is usually served as a homemade liqueur in a collins glass, and its identity is shaped by Coffee, Vanilla Extract, Sugar.

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How to make it

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  1. 1Combine coffee, sugar and water.
  2. 2Simmer 1 hour and let cool.
  3. 3Add vanilla and vodka.
  4. 4Age in sealed jar 2 to 3 weeks.

Method

Mixed

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Dessert-like

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Coffee Liqueur is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Coffee, Vanilla Extract, Sugar.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Glassware

Collins Glass

Method

Mixed

More to know before you make it

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Flavor & pairing

Expect round sweetness with support from Coffee, Vanilla Extract, Sugar. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving & context

Serve in a collins glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Coffee Liqueur sits comfortably in the vodka cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

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Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

Coffee Liqueur is usually served as a homemade liqueur in a collins glass, and its identity is shaped by Coffee, Vanilla Extract, Sugar.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Vodka

Category

Homemade Liqueur

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Collins Glass

Method

Mixed

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