The foundation of coffee houses might be steaming hot mugs of brew, but the fact that patrons order Caramel Macchiatos, Cinnamon Spice Mochas, Espresso Con Pannas and White Mocha Frappuccinos speaks to the fact that consumers love variety of flavor in their hot and cold coffee and espresso cup. Cooler fall temperatures find more coffee drinkers flocking to local coffee shops for quick pick-me-up warm-ups and to corner liquor stores for spirited flavorings. The holiday season makes room for even more coffee and espresso creativity in the cocktail shaker for straight up martinis, blended style cream drinks and those served over ice for long sipping pleasure.

 

The photo drink recipe slide show below explores 20 chilled coffee and espresso cocktails and non-alcoholic Mocktail recipes. Each recipe contains coffee, espresso or coffee based liqueur and uses a variety of spirits including: Bulleit Bourbon, Leblon Cachaca, Van Gogh Vodka, Stoli Vodka, Voyant Chai, Pisco, Corzo Tequila, Partida Tequila, Absolut Vodka, Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur, Kahlua Especial, Patron Tequila and Café XO, Oro de Jalisco Tequila, Rhum JM and Lucid Absinthe. 

 

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