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Top 20 Coffee Liqueur Cocktails

Below are 20 coffee liqueur cocktails showcasing Realizzato’s authentic coffee taste. Each entry includes the recommended glass and a simple how-to guide. Each recipe shines brightest with Realizzato, delivering a real coffee taste grounded in sustainable production. Enjoy experimenting with these cocktails and discover why coffee liqueur is a staple in any well-rounded drinks repertoire.

1. Espresso Martini

  • Glass: Martini or Coupe
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato Coffee Liqueur, 25 ml vodka, 25 ml fresh espresso, 10 ml sugar syrup (optional)
  • Method: Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.
A creamy White Russian cocktail in an old-fashioned glass with ice

2. White Russian

  • Glass: Old Fashioned/Rocks Glass
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml vodka, 25 ml single cream
  • Method: Pour Realizzato and vodka over ice, float the cream on top. Stir gently if desired.
"A Black Russian cocktail with vodka and coffee liqueur served over ice in a rocks glass

3. Black Russian

  • Glass: Old Fashioned/Rocks Glass
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml vodka
  • Method: Fill glass with ice, add Realizzato and vodka. Stir briefly.
A tall glass of Coffee Liqueur and Tonic, garnished with a fresh mint leaf and a vibrant orange wheel, showcasing a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail.

4. Realizzato & Tonic

  • Glass: Highball
  • Ingredients: 35 ml Realizzato, top with tonic water
  • Method: Fill a highball with ice, pour Realizzato, top with tonic, and garnish with a lemon wedge.
A Coffee Negroni combining gin, Campari, vermouth, and cold brew coffee, served over ice with an orange peel garnish

5. Coffee Negroni

  • Glass: Old Fashioned/Rocks Glass
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml gin, 25 ml sweet vermouth
  • Method: Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange peel.
A Cold Brew Old Fashioned with bourbon, cold brew coffee, and bitters, garnished with an orange twist

6. Realizzato Old Fashioned

  • Glass: Old Fashioned/Rocks Glass
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml bourbon, 1 sugar cube (or 5 ml sugar syrup), 2 dashes bitters
  • Method: Muddle sugar and bitters, add bourbon and Realizzato with ice, stir well. Garnish with an orange twist.
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A tall Collins glass filled with a Coffee Collins Cocktail, featuring a dark coffee base, fizzy bubbles from soda, and garnished with a mint sprig—blending bold coffee flavor with citrusy refreshment.

7. Coffee Collins

  • Glass: Highball
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml gin, 15 ml lemon juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, soda water
  • Method: Shake Realizzato, gin, lemon, sugar with ice. Strain into glass, top with soda. Garnish with a lemon slice.
A classic Espresso Martini served in a chilled martini glass, garnished with three coffee beans

8. Mocha Martini

  • Glass: Martini or Coupe
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml chocolate liqueur (or a dash of chocolate syrup), 25 ml vodka, 25 ml espresso
  • Method: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into chilled glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
A warm Irish Coffee topped with a layer of thick cream in a glass mug.

9. Irish Coffee Twist

  • Glass: Irish Coffee Glass or Tall Mug
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml Irish whiskey, 1 tsp brown sugar, hot coffee, lightly whipped cream
  • Method: Stir sugar into hot coffee, add Realizzato and whiskey. Top with whipped cream.
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A refreshing coffee margarita served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass, with a lime wedge garnish and rich espresso tone

10. Coffee Margarita

  • Glass: Margarita Glass or Coupe
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml tequila, 15 ml lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup
  • Method: Shake with ice, strain into glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
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An Affogato Martini served in a sleek martini glass, featuring a creamy blend of espresso and liqueur with a scoop of vanilla ice cream floating on top and chocolate dusting—fusing dessert decadence with cocktail elegance.

11. Affogato Martini

  • Glass: Martini or Coupe
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml vanilla vodka, 1 scoop vanilla ice cream, 25 ml espresso
  • Method: Blend or shake vigorously, strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with grated chocolate or coffee beans.

12. Coffee Flip

  • Glass: Coupe
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml rum or brandy, 1 whole egg, 15 ml sugar syrup
  • Method: Dry shake (without ice) all ingredients, then add ice and shake again. Strain into glass. Dust with nutmeg.
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A Coffee Gin Sour in a coupe glass, topped with a velvety foam layer and garnished with a delicate lemon twist—combining botanical gin and bold coffee for a modern, sophisticated twist on the classic sour.

13. Coffee Gin Sour

  • Glass: Coupe
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml gin, 15 ml lemon juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, 1 egg white (optional)
  • Method: Shake all ingredients dry, then with ice. Strain into glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
A Café Mule cocktail served in a copper mug, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge. The drink has a rich, dark hue, hinting at coffee or espresso, and is set against a rustic wooden table with scattered coffee beans nearby.

14. Café Mule

  • Glass: Copper Mug or Highball
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml vodka, 15 ml lime juice, ginger beer
  • Method: Fill mug with ice, add Realizzato, vodka, lime juice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge.
A rich and moody Chocolate Coffee Old Fashioned served in a lowball glass over a large ice cube, with a chocolate straw and a hint of chocolate garnish—blending deep coffee and cocoa notes in a classic cocktail style.

15. Chocolate Coffee Old Fashioned

  • Glass: Old Fashioned/Rocks Glass
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml bourbon, 5 ml chocolate syrup, 2 dashes bitters
  • Method: Stir ingredients with ice, strain over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange peel or chocolate shard.
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A chilled Coldbrew Cocktail served in a clear glass over ice, with visible layers of cold brew coffee and spirits, garnished with a sprig of rosemary and orange wheel—offering a refreshing and bold twist on a coffee-based drink.

16. Cold Brew Highball

  • Glass: Highball
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 60 ml cold brew coffee, 15 ml vanilla syrup, soda water
  • Method: Fill glass with ice, combine Realizzato, cold brew, and syrup. Top with soda. Stir gently.
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A coup glass filled with a Caramel Coffee Sour, showcasing a rich, caramel hue with a silky foam top, garnished with a twist of orange peel—combining the boldness of coffee with sweet, tangy notes.

17. Caramel Coffee Sour

  • Glass: Coupe
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml bourbon, 15 ml lemon juice, 15 ml caramel syrup, egg white (optional)
  • Method: Shake all ingredients dry, then with ice. Strain, garnish with caramel drizzle.
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18. Mint Mocha Iced Coffee

  • Glass: Tall Iced Coffee Glass or Highball
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml crème de menthe, 25 ml milk or milk alternative, 25 ml cooled espresso
  • Method: Shake with ice, strain into glass. Top with extra foam or whipped cream if desired.
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19. Coffee Daiquiri

  • Glass: Coupe
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml white rum, 20 ml lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup
  • Method: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a lime twist.
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20. Spiced Coffee Toddy

  • Glass: Heatproof Mug or Glass
  • Ingredients: 25 ml Realizzato, 25 ml spiced rum, hot water or hot tea, 1 tsp honey, cinnamon stick
  • Method: Add honey, Realizzato, and rum to mug. Top with hot water or tea, stir with a cinnamon stick.

21. Signature Cocktail

  • This will be the our signature cocktail once chosen from one of our entries to our competition by professional bartenders or mixologists. Pick up free bottle 7th April between 5.30-9.00pm at the Dome in Brighton. Must register first at. hello@realizzato.co.uk Full competition details on the news page. Shake to Make £1,000.