Since National Coffee Day is today, September 29th, I thought I’d share my favorite coffee infused cocktails.  There are so many more out there, but these happen to be ones I order on a beach for breakfast or at dinner with dessert.  The best part about these cocktails is that any bartender worth their salt (or sugar) should be able to make them with no problem!

1. White Russian

Ingredients:

• 2/3 oz coffee liqueur
• 2/3  oz vodka
• 1 oz fresh cream

Instructions:

Pour coffee liqueur and vodka into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice. Float fresh cream on top and stir slowly.  Pour over ice and serve on the rocks.

2. Irish Coffee

Ingredients:

• 2 2/3 oz hot coffee
• 1 1/3 oz Irish whiskey
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• 1 oz fresh cream

Instructions:

Heat the coffee, whiskey and sugar; do not boil. Pour into glass and top with cream; serve hot in an Irish coffee mug.

3. Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

• 1 oz cold espresso
• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
• 1 oz white creme de cacao

Instructions:

Pour ingredients into shaker filled with ice, shake vigorously, and strain into chilled martini glass. It should be somewhat frothy.

4. Black Jack

Ingredients:

• 3/4 oz brandy
• 3/4 oz cherry brandy
• 1 cup, cold coffee
• 1 tsp. sugar

Instructions:

Stir over ice cubes in a small highball glass, and serve.

5. Mexican Coffee

Ingredients:

• ½ oz tequila
• ½ oz coffee liqueur
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/4 – 1/3 cup melted vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

Melt vanilla ice cream in microwave for 30 seconds.  Combine all ingredients and serve immediately.

Cheers!

Ashlee