Modern Coffee Cocktails

The Espresso Martini, Spanish Coffee and Irish Coffee paved the way for coffee’s prolific use in cocktails. And while these classics are still as popular as ever, modern coffee cocktails have evolved to incorporate everything from drip coffee to infusions, syrups and cold-brew concentrate. Here are 12 creative recipes to explore.

Bar Clacson’s Espresso Martini A minty-fresh take on the classic.

Broad Street Irish Coffee Jackson Cannon achieves new levels of deliciousness with this riff on the classic.

Capo Lavoro Cappelletti and cold-brew are a beautiful match.

Coffee Old Fashioned A cold-brew cocktail with bourbon and bitters.

Cold-Brew Coffee Negroni Why use gin when you can get a little caffeinated push from cold-brew?

Cold-Brew Martini A modern take on the Espresso Martini.

Honeyed Coffee Gin & Tonic Cold-brew and honey boost the classic G&T.

Kiss of Steel A rocking coffee cooler from San Diego’s Kindred.

King Coffee Aged rum anchors this after-dinner drink.

Little Rhody Coffee milk lends a creaminess to this bourbon and fernet cocktail.

Me Quiero Casar A creamy, cold-brew cocktail with an unexpected twist.

VOV from Bar Pisellino An Italian custard meets espresso.