Liqueurs

Coffee Liqueur

Liqueur
22.5% ABV
10 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You want coffee sweetness and depth in your cocktail.
✓Features in 10 WhatDrink drinks.

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✗You prefer neutral, dry or unflavoured spirits.

At a Glance

96 kcalCalories

22.5%ABV

9gSugar

12gCarbs

LiqueurType

10Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Coffee Liqueur?

Coffee liqueur is a sweet alcoholic liqueur used in Espresso Martini-style drinks, White Russian-style drinks, dessert cocktails and coffee-forward mixed drinks. It usually contributes coffee flavour, sweetness, alcohol and body.

What does Coffee Liqueur taste like?

Sweet, roasted and coffee-forward, often with vanilla, cocoa, caramel or dark sugar notes. Coffee liqueur pairs with vodka, rum, cream, espresso, chocolate, amaretto and dessert-style flavours.

Coffee Liqueur profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: MediumSweetBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: creamy cocktails, tropical drinks, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks

Appears in 10 recipes

Ways to use coffee liqueur

Cocktails (10)

Flavour profile

CoffeeRoastedSweetVanilla

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–103.51 ml; median 51.75 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 10 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 320
Sugar (per 100 ml): 30 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 40 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoNot compatible
Low-CarbNot compatible
Low-SugarNot compatible
Veganvaries
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Reviewed substitutes

KahluaCoffee liqueur profile stays central.

Reviewed ingredient substitution guidance. Results can vary by brand, quantity and preparation. These substitutions have not been tested in every individual recipe.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-14T04:59:48.489024+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Coffee Liqueur — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Coffee Liqueur?: There are 10 cocktail recipes featuring Coffee Liqueur in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Coffee Liqueur?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Coffee Liqueur include Brave Bull, Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal, Jamaica Kiss. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Coffee Liqueur?: Coffee Liqueur has an ABV of approximately 22.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Coffee Liqueur with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Coffee Liqueur sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Coffee Liqueur, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.