Whether they’re hot or cold, these spiked coffee drinks are sure to give you, and your guests, a happy, fuzzy feeling right down to your toes! These boozy coffee drinks can be whipped up quickly and easily, they’re delicious, and they’re special enough to serve at any dinner party. So, break out your cocktail shaker and let’s get the party started with one of these incredible spiked coffee cocktails!
10 Spiked Coffee Drinks to Serve at Your Next Dinner Party
1. Affogato Martini
Affogato is a favorite after-dinner dessert in my home, but this Affogato Martini is perfect for special occasions. It’s easy to make, and it packs a real wow factor that your guests won’t soon forget! And, that’s what spiked coffee drinks are all about, right?
Ingredients:
- 1 generous scoop of vanilla ice cream
- 1-ounce coffee liqueur
- ½-ounce crème de cacao
- 2-ounces vanilla vodka
- 1-ounce espresso
Directions:
Put the vanilla vodka, crème de cacao, Kahlua, and espresso into a shaker along with three ice cubes. Shake until well chilled and mixed and then strain into a martini glass. Top with ice cream and serve with a spoon.
2. Bavarian Coffee
This is a classic spiked coffee drink that’s best enjoyed on a chilly evening in front of the fireplace or around the campfire. Serve it in your favorite coffee mug anytime you’re looking for a nice, warm buzz!
Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
- ½-ounce peppermint schnapps
- ½-ounce coffee liqueur
- 5-ounces hot coffee
- 1 teaspoon sugar (Feel free to adjust to your taste.)
Directions:
Add the sugar and hot coffee to your mug and stir until the sugar dissolves. Now, stir in the peppermint schnapps and coffee liqueur. Top with whipped cream and serve.
3. The Truffle
The Truffle will get your buzz on with the favorite flavor combo of hazelnut and espresso. Serve this cold espresso cocktail in a champagne flute for a beautiful presentation without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients:
- 1-ounce hazelnut liqueur
- 1-ounce vodka
- ¾-ounce cold espresso
Directions:
Combine the hazelnut liqueur, vodka, and espresso in your cocktail shaker along with a handful of ice. Shake until well chilled and strain into a champagne flute. Garnish with a bit of shaved chocolate for effect.
4. Spiked Peppermint Coffee
Spiked Peppermint Coffee is the perfect treat at holiday dinner parties. It’s a warm, cozy beverage for a chilly winter night.
Ingredients:
- Lightly whipped cream
- Hot coffee
- ½-ounce Torani Peppermint Syrup
- 1 ½-ounce whiskey
- Crushed peppermint candy
Directions:
Put the sugar and whiskey in the bottom of a coffee mug. Fill the cup with hot coffee and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Top with the lightly whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy.
5. Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
This Salted Caramel Coffee Martini is delicious, and the presentation is gorgeous. It’s sure to impress at any dinner party… there’s no need to tell your guests how easy it is to make!
Ingredients:
- ½-ounce coffee liqueur
- 1-ounce Vodka
- 2-ounces espresso
- Ghirardelli Creamy Caramel Sauce
- Coarse salt
Break out a martini glass, rim it with caramel sauce and coarse salt. Drizzle some caramel sauce around on the inside of the glass. In your cocktail shaker, combine the espresso, vodka, and a handful of. Shake until well chilled and strain into the glass and serve.
6. Pumpkin Spice Hot Coffee Cocktail
Pumpkin spice coffee is a fall favorite, but this Pumpkin Spice Hot Coffee Cocktail kicks things up a notch by throwing in a shot of tequila. It’s like drinking your pumpkin pie from a mug, only better!
- 1-ounce tequila
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 2 tablespoons Tate+Lyle Gourmet Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ cups hot coffee
- Whipped cream
Directions:
Combine the hot coffee, pumpkin pie spice, syrup, and sugar in your cup and stir well. Stir in the vanilla extract, tequila, and cream. Top with whipped cream and serve.
7. Chilled Café Mocha Royal
The Café Mocha Royal is served cold, so it’s the perfect after-dinner coffee cocktail to serve on a summer evening. It looks pretty in a parfait cup or cocktail glass, and the taste is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½-ounce coffee liqueur
- ½-ounce chocolate liqueur
- 1 cup cold coffee
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Directions:
Combine both liqueurs and the cold coffee in a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Shake until chilled and strain into your glass. Top with whipped cream and garnish with the chocolate shavings.
8. Cloud Nine Coffee
This hot coffee cocktail will have you feeling like you’re floating on Cloud Nine with the delicious effects of Irish whiskey and hazelnut liqueur. Throw in a little chocolate, and it’s pure bliss in a mug!
Ingredients:
- 1-ounce Irish whiskey
- ½-ounce hazelnut liqueur
- ½-ounce Ghirardelli Black Label Chocolate Sauce
- 1 cup hot coffee
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Directions:
Combine the hot coffee, both liqueurs, and the chocolate syrup in your coffee mug and stir. Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and garnish with chocolate shavings.
9. Bruce Wayne on the Rocks
When you take iced coffee and shake it with a little maple syrup and whiskey… it’s pure magic! The drink gets a beautiful, foamy head on top… kind of like a Guinness. Whether you’re a Batman fan or not, you’ll love this cold coffee cocktail served in your favorite cocktail glass.
Ingredients:
- 4 ½-ounces cold brew coffee
- 2-ounces bourbon
- ¼-ounce maple syrup
Directions:
Combine all three ingredients in your shaker with a handful of us. Shake until thoroughly chilled and strain into a cocktail glass over ice.
10. Irish Cream Coffee
No roundup of spiked coffee cocktails would be complete without Irish Cream Coffee. This simple treat will give you a warm fuzzy feeling on a chilly evening and takes mere seconds to make.
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼-ounces Irish cream liqueur
- 1 cup hot coffee
- Whipped cream
Directions:
Stir the coffee and liqueur together in a coffee mug and top with whipped cream. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and serve.
Hot or cold, when it comes to spiked coffee drinks, the options are truly endless! Do you have a favorite? Let us know in the comments below… or better yet, share a photo on our Facebook page!
