Cocktails

Coffee Cocktail

Coffee Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Port. It leans sweet and chocolate. Shaken and served in a Sour Glass. Expect about 15.1% ABV and roughly 224 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic15.1% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

224 kcalCalories

15.1%ABV

19.6gSugar

20.9gCarbs

1.01Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1.0 ozWhole EggEgg Or Foamer
1.0 ozPowdered SugarSweetener
1.0 ozPortFortified Wine
1.0 ozBrandyBase Spirit

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

Shake with ice and strain into Sour glass.Shaken
Sprinkle nutmeg on top.Top

How to Serve

Glass: Sour Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Chocolate

Supporting notes

Dark FruitFruit Oak Rich Vanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
After DinnerSuggested from its chocolate notes.
Date NightSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Powdered Sugar1.0 oz

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes: Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Brandy1.0 oz

CognacWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing citrus or sweetener.
What changes: Cognac can replace generic brandy in a cocktail at the same measure; expect a more specific Cognac profile rather than a neutral brandy.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Coffee Cocktail?: The Coffee Cocktail is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Sour Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 15.1%. A standard serving contains approximately 224 calories.
What does a Coffee Cocktail taste like?: Coffee Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Chocolate, Dark Fruit, Fruit. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Coffee Cocktail?: Coffee Cocktail pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Coffee Cocktail?: The Coffee Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 15.1%. That's approximately 1.01 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 224 kcal, 19.6g sugar, 20.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Coffee Cocktail typically served?: Coffee Cocktail is often suggested for After Dinner, Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Coffee Cocktail?: If you enjoy Coffee Cocktail, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Coffee Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Coffee Cocktail uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Sour Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Coffee Cocktail with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.