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7 Cocktails to Make with Coffee Liqueur That Aren’t Espresso Martinis

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Whether its made with vodka , tequila , or rum , and garnished with espresso beans, grated nutmeg, or a dusting of cocoa powder, the many riffs out there prove that coffee (and coffee liqueur) can mingle gracefully with myriad spirits and flavors. Theres no need to pull shots of espresso or whip up a batch of simple syrup.

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10 Iconic Beer-and-Shot Combos From Around the World

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Given that Irish cream liqueur curdles on contact with stout, the Dublin Drop must be consumed quickly. Although it’s commonly made with Guinness, Jameson, and Baileys, technically any combo of Irish stout, Irish whiskey, and Irish cream liqueur will suffice. Sake Bomb U.S.

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What to Drink in NYC Right Now (February 2025)

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Kiko also offers an Ume Highball with vodka , umeshu, shiso, and green tea, as well as a spirit-free Hojicha Highball. Speaking of which, on a recent evening visit, we got to taste a pour of Fox Farm Brewerys Ashlawn coffee stout. While the beer has a surprisingly crushable profile, it doesnt skimp on decadence.

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Frozen Classic Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Frozen Irish Coffee The housemade Irish coffee mix in this recipe inspired by a New Orleans favorite combines coffee liqueur and Irish whiskey sweetened with a stout and coffee syrup. Frozen Moscow Mule Everyone’s favorite vodka cocktail gets the blender treatment.

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Review: Spirits of Griffo Distillery, 2024 Releases

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Let’s not sit on ceremony as we delve into a collection that spans vodka, gin, whiskey, and even a liqueur. Griffo Distillery Vodka – Made from 100% corn, copper pot distilled. A bold, Old World medicinal attack leads off on the nose, creating a bracing, lightly minty character, with a black pepper edge. No age information.

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The Essential Shot Guide [Infographic]

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That said, most Apple Pie shooters will be made with apple cider and either vodka or whiskey and topped off with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. Baby Guinness Despite what the name suggests, the Baby Guinness doesn’t actually contain any of the beloved stout — it just looks like it does. Always digging for the pink ones?

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Who Let the Fizz Out? Why Bubble-Free Booze Is on the Rise

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Seeking new audiences, companies are packaging hard teas, alcoholic refreshers, and fruit-infused vodka waters that deliver flavor, not fizz, making for smoother drinking. This spring, Boston Beer also applied the non-carbonated template to Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka , its spirited entry into the ready-to-drink realm. “In