Coffee lovers, get ready — this is where your favourite drink meets your favourite cocktails. Coffee cocktails are taking over cafés, bars, and home kitchens because they blend rich coffee flavours with smooth spirits, creating drinks that work for parties, dinners, or slow weekend evenings.
Whether you brew using a De’Longhi Coffee Machine, Melitta Coffee Machine, Bialetti Moka Pot, Nespresso Coffee Machine, or freshly roasted coffee beans, these recipes guarantee the perfect balance of flavour and fun.
Here are 5 must-try coffee cocktails you’ll absolutely love!
1. Espresso Martini — The Iconic Favourite
If there’s one coffee cocktail that rules the world, it’s the Espresso Martini. Smooth, bold, and classy — perfect for late nights with friends.
Ingredients:
1 shot freshly brewed espresso
45 ml vodka
30 ml coffee liqueur
Ice
Method:
Brew a hot espresso using your De’Longhi, Bialetti, or Nespresso machine.
Add espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake hard until the mixture turns frothy.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with three coffee beans.
Tip: Freshly ground coffee beans make the crema thicker and improve the flavour dramatically.
2. Irish Coffee — Warm, Classic, and Comforting
Perfect for winter or late-night conversations, Irish Coffee warms the soul with its smooth mix of coffee, whiskey, and cream.
Ingredients:
Hot black coffee (Melitta or De’Longhi filter brew)
45 ml Irish whiskey
1 tsp brown sugar
Whipped or lightly whipped cream
Method:
Brew a strong cup of black coffee.
Mix in the whiskey and sugar while the coffee is hot.
Top gently with cream — do NOT mix.
Sip through the creamy top for the authentic experience.
Tip: Use medium-dark roasted beans for the best flavour.
3. Cold Brew Rum Punch — Your Summer Coffee Cocktail
Refreshing, smooth, and full of character — this one’s perfect for brunches or poolside evenings.
Ingredients:
100 ml cold brew concentrate
45 ml dark rum
15 ml simple syrup
Ice cubes
Orange slice for garnish
Method:
Add rum, cold brew, and syrup into a tall glass.
Stir well.
Add ice and garnish with an orange slice.
Tip: Cold brew made using coarse coffee beans gives a naturally sweet flavour that pairs amazingly with rum.
4. Mocha Bourbon Delight — Dessert in a Glass
This cocktail is rich, chocolatey, and insanely smooth. If you love mocha, this is your drink.
Ingredients:
1 shot espresso
20–30 ml bourbon
1 tbsp chocolate syrup
Whipped cream
Cocoa powder
Method:
Brew an espresso using your Bialetti, De’Longhi, or Nespresso machine.
Mix espresso with chocolate syrup until smooth.
Add bourbon and stir.
Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa.
Tip: Use a double shot if you want a stronger coffee kick.
5. Coffee Negroni — Bold and Modern
This one is for cocktail lovers who enjoy bitter, complex flavours. A twist on the classic Negroni.
Ingredients:
30 ml gin
30 ml Campari
30 ml sweet vermouth
30 ml strong espresso
Orange peel
Method:
Brew a concentrated espresso shot.
Add gin, Campari, vermouth, and espresso into a mixing glass with ice.
Stir slowly (don’t shake).
Strain into a rocks glass with ice.
Garnish with orange peel.
Tip: Brewing your espresso with De’Longhi or Nespresso gives a smoother and more balanced flavour.
Final Sip
Coffee cocktails combine the richness of premium coffee with the excitement of classic spirits — a perfect blend of energy and elegance. And the best part? You can create bar-style coffee cocktails right at home using machines like:
De’Longhi Coffee Machines
Melitta Brew Systems
Bialetti Moka Pots
Nespresso Capsule Machines
Fresh, high-quality coffee beans
