Kahlua is a rich, dark and smooth coffee based liqueur drink from Mexico.
Although it is a liqueur, it is extremely versatile and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways and thus lends itself to a wide choice of occasions.
About Kahlua
Pronounced “Kah-loo-aah”, the beverage is a dark, but soft and semi-sweet liqueur with a coffee base. Kahlua is blended in Mexico and exported world-wide. You can buy Kahlua in most supermarkets and liquor stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australasia. Look for the product’s signature dark colored bottle with the bright yellow and red label.
Kahlua Cocktail Recipes – Different Ways to Enjoy Kahlua
White Russian
Kahlua Mudslide
Sombrero
Kahlua Cognac
Kahlua Cream Soda
Kahlua Hot Chocolate
Kahlua Coffee
Kahlua on the Rocks
Kahlua Cockroach
Black Russian
Ingredients: 1 Part Kahlua, 2 Parts Vodka
Method: Pour ingredients into a short glass, stir gently and serve immediately.
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White Russian
Ingredients: 1 Part Kahlua, 1 Part Vodka, 1 Part Cream or Milk, ice cubes
Method: Pour the Kahlua and Vodka over ice, into short glass. Top with cream or full cream milk. Serve.
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Kahlua Mudslide
Ingredients: 1 Part Kahlua, 1 Part Irish Cream Liqueur, 2 Parts Vodka, 2 Parts Milk or Cream, ice cubes.
Method: Pour the Kahlua, Irish Cream and Vodka over a short glass with ice. Top with Cream or full-cream milk. Serve.
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Sombrero
Ingredients: 1 Part Kahlua, 2 or 3 Parts Cream or Milk
Method: Pour the Kahlua and Cream or full cream milk into a short glass (ice optional) and stir.
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Kahlua Cognac
Ingredients: 1 Part Kahlua, 1 Part Cognac
Method: Pour the two ingredients into a brandy or cognac glass and enjoy. Great as an after dinner liqueur.
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Kahlua Cream Soda
Ingredients: 2 Parts Kahlua, 1.5 Parts whipping cream, 4 Parts Soda Water
Method: Pour Kahlua and whipping cream into a cocktail mixer and shake thoroughly. Strain mixture into a tall glass and then add soda water. Best consumed with a straw!
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Kahlua Hot Chocolate
Ingredients: 1 Part Kahlua, 5 Parts Hot Chocolate, 1 TbSp of whipped cream
Method: Pour hot chocolate drink (made with milk or water) onto the Kahlua in a glass or mug. Top with whipped cream and serve.
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Kahlua Coffee
Ingredients: Kahlua, Coffee
Method: Liven up your after dinner coffee with Kahlua! Prepare your coffee to taste (with or without milk). If you normally take sugar, leave it out, and pour some Kahlua in the cup or mug to taste. Enjoy!
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Kahlua on the Rocks
Ingredients: Kahlua, ice cubes
Method: Pour the Kahlua into a short glass filled with ice. Drink straight, enjoy!
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Kahlua Cockroach
Ingredients: 1 Part of Kahlua, 1.5 Parts Tequila.
Method: This drink combines the two great Mexican classics of Tequila and Kahlua. Pour the Tequila and Kahlua into a glass, and (optionally) set on fire with a lighter. If you light it, pop a straw in the glass and drink! Otherwise this can be enjoyed slowly, on its own or as an after dinner liqueur. The Tequila thins the texture of the Kahlua and gives it a little “bite” – excellent!
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