Coffee Liqueurs
Sweet spirits flavored with coffee beans, essential for espresso martinis and White Russians. It’s used in 24 cocktails on Garnish.
Cocktails
Espresso Martini
Dick Bradsell's caffeinated classic shakes vodka, coffee liqueur and hot espresso into a frothy, bittersweet nightcap.
White Russian
Velvety vodka and coffee liqueur softened with a cap of cream—an indulgent sipper immortalized by *The Big Lebowski*.
Bushwacker
A decadent, creamy, and deceptively potent frozen cocktail that occupies a unique space between a tropical Piña Colada and a rich dessert-like Mudslide. Born in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1975, this 'adult milkshake' harmoniously blends coffee, chocolate, and coconut flavors.
Baby Guinness
A layered shooter—coffee liqueur topped with Irish cream to mimic a tiny stout.
Black Russian
A minimalist mix of vodka and coffee liqueur that delivers bold, roasty sweetness—essentially a White Russian without the cream.
Brave Bull
A deceptively simple yet potent cocktail that marries the earthy, agave-forward notes of tequila with the rich, sweet complexity of coffee liqueur. This mid-century classic serves as a cultural bridge, introducing Mexican tequila into the popular 'Russian' cocktail template.
Bahama Mama
Tropical vacation glass—light and dark rum, coconut, pineapple and citrus with a hint of coffee liqueur.
Vanilla Espresso Martini
A modern classic that elevates the original Espresso Martini with a layer of aromatic sweetness, bridging the gap between a pre-dinner stimulant and a liquid dessert.
Frozen Mudslide
Milkshake‑style dessert—vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream blended smooth with ice (or ice cream).
Brown Russian
A compelling member of the 'Russian' cocktail family that represents a divergence from its more famous siblings. This variation transforms the simple Black Russian into a more refreshing and nuanced long drink by adding spicy ginger ale for effervescence and complexity.
Mudslide
A 1970s Cayman Islands indulgence of vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream and heavy cream—essentially a boozy dessert in a glass.
Colorado Bulldog
White Russian with a splash of cola—vodka, coffee liqueur, cream, and cola over ice.
Toasted Almond
A creamy dessert highball of amaretto, coffee liqueur, and cream—sweet, nutty, and indulgent over ice.
Anna Kournikova
A lighter take on the White Russian using skim milk instead of heavy cream—a playful nod to the Russian tennis star's athletic physique.
Tropical Monkey
A modern, dessert-style blended cocktail featuring banana, rum, and tropical flavors with a creamy, indulgent profile perfect for vacation-minded relaxation.
Tequila Espresso Martini
A modern, agave-forward interpretation of the classic Espresso Martini. By substituting tequila for vodka, this variation introduces a complex, earthy dimension that complements and elevates the rich bitterness of espresso.
White Mexican
A modern variation on the White Russian, substituting blanco tequila for vodka to create an agave-forward flavor profile with familiar coffee and cream elements.
Screaming Orgasm
A decadent 1980s cocktail that elevates the 'Orgasm' shooter with vodka, creating a rich blend of coffee, almond, and cream liqueurs served up in a chilled coupe.
White Cuban
A modern variation on the White Russian, substituting rum for vodka to create a cocktail with richer, sweeter, and more complex sugarcane notes and a distinctly Caribbean soul.
Caribbean Espresso Martini
A tropical twist on the classic espresso martini, featuring rum instead of vodka for warm, molasses-rich complexity with coffee and vanilla notes.
Coffee Alexander
A luxurious and decadent twist on the classic Brandy Alexander, introducing the rich, roasted complexity of coffee liqueur.
Dirty Russian
A modern, informal variation of the White Russian, made 'dirty' with the addition of a high-quality chocolate liqueur for depth and complexity.
Irish Russian
A variation of the Black Russian, where the dark, robust character of Guinness stout is used to crown the simple combination of vodka and coffee liqueur.
Mezcal Coffee Negroni
A modern classic that exemplifies the craft cocktail renaissance, brilliantly fusing the smoky, earthy notes of Mexican mezcal with the rich, roasted bitterness of coffee.