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Coffee-Vodka

Coffee-Vodka combines Water, Sugar, Coffee, Vanilla 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-Vodka is usually served as a homemade liqueur in a collins glass, and its identity is shaped by Water, Sugar, Coffee.

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How to make it

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  1. 1Boil water and sugar until dissolved.
  2. 2Turn off heat.
  3. 3Slowly add dry instant coffee and continue stirring.
  4. 4Add a chopped vanilla bean to the vodka, then combine the cooled sugar syrup and coffee solution with the vodka.
  5. 5Cover tightly and shake vigorously each day for 3 weeks.
  6. 6Strain and filter.
  7. 7Its also best to let the sugar mixture cool completely so the vodka won't evaporate when its added.
  8. 8If you like a smoother feel to the liqueur you can add about 1 teaspoon of glycerine to the finished product.

Method

Stirred

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Dessert-like

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Coffee-Vodka is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Water, Sugar, Coffee.

Texture and serve cues

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

Glassware

Collins Glass

Method

Stirred

More to know before you make it

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Flavor & pairing

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

Serving & context

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

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Coffee-Vodka is usually served as a homemade liqueur in a collins glass, and its identity is shaped by Water, Sugar, Coffee.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Vodka

Category

Homemade Liqueur

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Collins Glass

Method

Stirred

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