We recently attended our first coffee cupping sponsored by Kahlua. We didn’t know what cupping meant. But, from what we can tell (and were were told by the expert), it basically means tasting. …Read More

Ingredients:
1 oz Kahlúa Mocha
2 oz chilled coffee
2 oz milk or cream

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Add ice and blend until smooth. Serve in a large highball or tall glass.

You can also substitute two scoops of ice cream for the milk/cream.

Courtesy of Kahlúa.

Courtesy of Baileys Irish Cream.

Courtesy of Galliano L’Autentico.

January 31st is National Brandy Alexander Day. This classic cocktail is said to have been created for the 1922 wedding of Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (the daughter of George V) and Viscount Lascelles. Courtesy of Hiram Walker.

This week’s boozy links:

How to tip in every major country or how to make the bartender your friend.
When booze was banned and pot was not.
Another new Vodka hits the market. This one is ‘smoothed’ in oak.
Starbucks has a new size, trenta, and it’s bigger than your stomach.
Camper English pays a visit to Patrón.
Drink spirits gives its Las Vegas Top 5.
Whisky in a can! Neatorama points out the folks … Read more

Courtesy of Amarula Cream Liqueur.

Celsius Cocktails, a pop-up cocktail bar in Bryant Park in New York City is offering warm winter drinks made with Kahlúa s rich blend of vanilla and 100% arabica coffee beans. If you’re in Manhattan this season, stop by, I hear the cocktails are reasonable ($8–$12) but if not, the recipes below will help keep you warm. Courtesy of Kahlúa.

Snowcap

Ingredients:
1 part Kahlúa Mocha
1 part Absolut Vanilla
Hot chocolate

Instructions:
Combine ingredients … Read more