Coffee Cocktails for Any Occasion
Two Coffee Cocktails — And Two Alcohol-Free Alternatives
Coffee works just as well after dark as it does in the morning. With the right balance, it becomes slow, indulgent, and ritual-led.
Here are two simple coffee cocktails, each paired with a non-alcoholic alternative, so everyone can join in.
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Espresso Martini
A modern classic. Smooth, rich, and quietly indulgent.
Ingredients
• 30ml freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
• 40ml vodka
• 20ml coffee liqueur
• Ice
Method
1. Brew a fresh espresso and allow it to cool slightly
2. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice
3. Shake firmly for 10–15 seconds
4. Strain into a chilled glass
5. Garnish with coffee beans if desired
Balanced, silky, and best enjoyed slowly.
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Alcohol-Free: Coffee & Vanilla Cream
Soft, comforting, and designed for evenings.
Ingredients
• 40ml cold brew coffee
• 10ml vanilla syrup (or a drop of vanilla extract)
• Oat milk or whole milk
• Ice
Method
1. Fill a short glass with ice
2. Add cold brew and vanilla
3. Stir gently
4. Top with milk and serve
Smooth, rounded, and caffeine without the sharp edges.
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Coffee Old Fashioned
A slower, more contemplative drink.
Ingredients
• 40ml bourbon or dark rum
• 20ml cold brew coffee
• 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
• Ice
Method
1. Add all ingredients to a rocks glass over ice
2. Stir gently until chilled
3. Express an orange peel over the glass if you like
4. Serve over a large cube
Deep, warming, and ideal for late evenings.
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Alcohol-Free: Coffee & Ginger Highball
Spiced, refreshing, and quietly complex.
Ingredients
• 30ml cold brew coffee
• Ginger beer
• Ice
• Lime wedge (optional)
Method
1. Fill a tall glass with ice
2. Add cold brew
3. Top with ginger beer
4. Stir lightly and garnish if desired
Bright, clean, and surprisingly well balanced.
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Final Note
These drinks work best with a smooth, medium-roast coffee like Studio Blend and Session No. 4, which brings balance and natural sweetness without overpowering the drink.
Coffee drinks aren’t about complexity — they’re about pace.
Whether you choose alcohol or not, coffee still sets the rhythm.
Slow brew.
Easy pour.
Evening coffee, done properly.