4 Alcoholic Coffee Drink Recipes for Coffee Shops

Coffee shops looking to add a grown-up twist to their menu often turn to alcoholic coffee drinks—but getting the ratios and techniques right isn’t always straightforward. Whether you're serving after-dinner crowds or crafting seasonal specials, these four tested recipes deliver balanced flavour with precise measurements every time.

Here’s how to make four popular alcoholic coffee beverages used in specialty coffee cafes: TB Coffee, Winter Express (Sour Apple Way), Cookies & Cream, and GM Hot Sangria. Each recipe includes exact ingredient amounts, preparation steps, and serving tips.

1. TB Coffee

This rich, dessert-like coffee cocktail blends espresso with Irish cream liqueur, milk, and tiramisu syrup for a velvety texture and sweet coffee flavour. It’s served cold and shaken for a frothy finish.

• 10ml Tiramisu Syrup
• 15ml Baileys Irish Cream
• 60ml Milk
• 30ml Espresso

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until well-chilled. Strain into a martini glass.

2. Winter Express (Sour Apple Way)

A tart, fruity cocktail combining green apple, pineapple, lime, and vodka with a hint of sour mix. Designed as a refreshing winter warmer with a sharp citrus edge.

• 15ml Green Apple Syrup
• 30ml Vodka
• 10ml Sweet & Sour Mix
• 4 Lime Wedges
• 30ml Pineapple Juice

Muddle the lime wedges with the syrups in the serving glass. Add ice to a shaker, pour in remaining ingredients, and shake well. Strain into a martini glass.

3. Cookies & Cream

A warming, spiced coffee drink made with milk, cookie syrup, amaretto syrup, Baileys, and a touch of cinnamon. Best served heated for a cozy dessert-style coffee.

• 10ml Cookie Syrup
• 5ml Amaretto Syrup
• 30ml Baileys Irish Cream
• 60ml Milk
• ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon Powder

Combine all ingredients in a milk steamer or saucepan. Heat gently until warm (do not boil). Pour into a martini glass.

4. GM Hot Sangria

A spiced, fruity hot cocktail blending red wine, Grand Marnier, rose syrup, pineapple juice, and soda water. Garnished with citrus slices and cinnamon for a festive touch.

• 20ml Rose Syrup
• 60ml Grand Marnier
• 90ml Red Wine
• 60ml Pineapple Juice
• Soda Water, Lemonade, Lemon Wheel, Orange Slice, Cinnamon

Combine all liquid ingredients except soda in a pot and heat gently. Top with soda water and lemonade. Serve over ice with citrus and cinnamon garnish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TB Coffee and how do you make it?

TB Coffee is an alcoholic coffee cocktail made with 30ml espresso, 15ml Baileys Irish Cream, 10ml tiramisu syrup, and 60ml milk. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake well, and strain into a martini glass.

What’s in the Winter Express cocktail?

Winter Express (also called Sour Apple Way) contains 15ml green apple syrup, 30ml vodka, 10ml sweet & sour mix, 4 lime wedges, and 30ml pineapple juice. Muddle the lime and syrups, shake with ice, and strain into a martini glass.

How do you prepare Cookies & Cream as a hot drink?

Cookies & Cream is made with 10ml cookie syrup, 5ml amaretto syrup, 30ml Baileys, 60ml milk, and ½ tsp cinnamon. Heat the mixture gently in a steamer or pan until warm, then pour into a martini glass.

What is GM Hot Sangria and how is it served?

GM Hot Sangria combines 20ml rose syrup, 60ml Grand Marnier, 90ml red wine, and 60ml pineapple juice. Heat gently, then top with soda water and lemonade. Serve over ice with lemon, orange, and cinnamon.

Can these drinks be made without alcohol?

The article provides the standard alcoholic recipes. To make non-alcoholic versions, you’d need to substitute or omit the alcoholic components like Baileys, vodka, and Grand Marnier, though exact replacements aren’t specified here.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for Alcoholic Coffee Drinks

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