Globally Inspired Coffee Cocktails
Adding a splash a booze to bolster a cup of coffee has long been a practice around the world. In our November/December 2025 issue, we feature some classic hot coffee cocktails with an international twist: the Irish coffee, Mexican coffee, and Spanish coffee.
Buoyed by the comeback of the Espresso Martini, coffee continues to be an ingredient with which bartenders are eager to experiment. We’ve compiled some of our favorite coffee cocktail recipes inspired by flavors around the world, from a Vietnamese Espresso Martini to riffs on the classic Carajillo.
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An Irish coffee twist that layers in flavors of banana and Guinness.
The Best Mexican Coffee You’ll Ever Drink
Tequila and chile liqueur plus coffee three ways equal this deliciously decadent drink.
Boozy Thai Coffee Affogato
For a unique coffee cocktail, build this boozy Thai affogato recipe by chef and Family Thai author Arnold Myint.
Broad Street Irish Coffee
This icy update of the classic Irish Coffee leans on cold-brew coffee, bitters, and boozy whipped cream.
Cafê Menta
Take classic Vietnamese coffee in a boozy direction by adding complementary Branca Menta to the mix.
Café Mexicana
Aged tequila steps in for whiskey in this Irish Coffee twist.
Ca Phe 9: A Vietnamese Coffee Martini
Manhattan’s Vietnamese restaurant La Ðồng uses the Espresso Martini as a base to celebrate Vietnamese coffee’s depth and warmth.
Daily Rituals: A Carajillo Martini
Amaro adds extra complexity this mash-up of the Espresso Martini and the Carajillo.
Dublin Iced Coffee
Erick Castro‘s twist on the Irish Coffee uses cold-brew coffee and stout beer for added depth and flavor.
Frozen Irish Coffee
Kim Haasarud of Phoenix creates her own take on longtime New Orleans favorite, the Frozen Irish Coffee.
Irish Coffee Milkshake
End your night on a sweet note with this Irish Coffee Milkshake by Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats in New Orleans.
True Laurel’s Carajillo
True Laurel in San Francisco bolsters this cross between the Carajillo and the Espresso Martini with a splash of scotch.
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