Coffee Cocktails

Afternoon

Served in a Collins Glass

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Coffee Cocktailalcoholic5.4% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

265 kcalCalories

5.4%ABV

10.8gSugar

13.9gCarbs

0.37Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 5 ingredients, uses cream

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 clKahluaLiqueur Modifier
1 clBaileys irish creamLiqueur Modifier
1 1/2FrangelicoOther
4 cl hotCoffeeModifier
to tasteCreamDairy Or Cream

How to Make It

Build into a suiting glass, with no ice.Built
Cream on top if wanted.Top
Served directly.Serve

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Built

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Vanilla Coffee

Supporting notes

Sweet Roasted ChocolateHazelnutNutty

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
After DinnerSuggested from its coffee and 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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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Kahlua1 cl

Coffee LiqueurWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount and adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Coffee liqueur can usually replace Kahlua, though sweetness and coffee intensity may vary.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Creamto taste

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect less richness.
What changes: Half-and-half can replace cream when a lighter drink is acceptable.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Afternoon?: The Afternoon is a coffee cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 5.4%. A standard serving contains approximately 265 calories.
What does an Afternoon taste like?: Afternoon has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Coffee, Sweet, Roasted. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Afternoon?: Afternoon pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Afternoon?: The Afternoon has an ABV of approximately 5.4%. That's approximately 0.37 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 265 kcal, 10.8g sugar, 13.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Afternoon typically served?: Afternoon is often suggested for After Dinner, Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Afternoon?: If you enjoy Afternoon, the suggestions on this page surface other coffee cocktails that share its spirit base or espresso-forward profile. The Espresso Martini, White Russian and Irish Coffee are popular in this category.
Can I make an Afternoon at home?: Yes. The Afternoon uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins 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 coffee cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find coffee cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Afternoon with other coffee 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.