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Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
Liqueur

Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur

Origin
🇲🇽Mexico
Strength16%
Price Tier
LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

The indispensable king of coffee liqueurs. Its perfect balance of bitterness and syrupy sweetness makes it the only choice for a serious Espresso Martini.

The Library Note

Born in Veracruz, Mexico in 1936, Kahlúa was created as a tribute to the region's rich coffee heritage. It takes seven years to produce a bottle, from the growing of the coffee beans to the final blending with rum. It is the heart of the world's most popular coffee-based cocktails.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Deep, roasted coffee beans with hints of chestnut and vanilla.

THE PALATE

Rich and bittersweet with intense coffee flavor, creamy caramel, and vanilla sweetness.

THE FINISH

Sustained and deep with a lingering roasted coffee snap.

Sensory Profile

SmokySweetComplexBitterFloral

THE PERFECT SERVE

The 'Espresso Martini': 1 oz Kahlúa, 1 oz Vodka, 1 oz fresh espresso. Shake with ice until frothy. It's the drink that redefined the modern cocktail world.

Composition

Alcohol
Sugar
Natural Infusions

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Maceration of roasted Arabica coffee beans in sugar cane spirit followed by blending with vanilla and sugar.

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