Mocktails

Thai Coffee

Thai Coffee is a mocktail made with Coffee, Coriander, Cardamom, and Sugar. It is served in a Highball Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Mocktailnon_alcoholic6 ingredients

At a Glance

137 kcalCalories

9.4gSugar

9.4gCarbs

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.

On this page

How hard is it to make?

Moderatelayered drink

Why: 6 ingredients, layered drink, uses cream

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

6 tblsp groundCoffeeModifier
1/4 tspCorianderOther
4-5 whole greenCardamomOther
to tasteSugarSweetener
to tasteWhipping creamDairy Or Cream
as neededIceDilution

How to Make It

Place the coffee and spices in the filter cone of your coffee maker.
Brew coffee as usual, let it cool.
In a tall glass, dissolve 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar in an ounce of the coffee (it's easier to dissolve than if you put it right over ice).
Add 5-6 ice cubes and pour coffee to within about 1 inch of the top of the glass.Pour
Rest a spoon on top of the coffee and slowly pour whipping cream into the spoon.Pour
This will make the cream float on top of the coffee rather than dispersing into it right away.Top

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Spice Sweet

Supporting notes

Coffee Roasted Rich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Non-alcoholic

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

After DinnerSuggested from its coffee and cream notes.
DessertSuggested from its cream and coffee notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
Low / No AlcoholSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

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

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

Find vegan-compatible cocktails

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

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sugarto taste

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes: Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.

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

Rate this recipe

Last updated July 12, 2026

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

Explore by goal

Frequently asked questions

How strong is a Thai Coffee?: The Thai Coffee is alcohol-free. This recipe is estimated to contain approximately 137 kcal. Calorie content varies based on the ingredients and measures used.
Can I make a Thai Coffee at home?: Yes. The Thai Coffee uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use fresh juices and quality syrups for the best result.