15 Kahlúa Recipes That Go Beyond Espresso Martinis
We'll take all of these, shaken or stirred. 😎
Kahlúa is one of our all-time favorite ways to shake up a mean cocktail, and we're not just talking espresso martinis (although we love those quite a bit). It's never been easier to stir (or shake) up some fun with our best and buzziest Kahlúa recipes that highlight the classic coffee liqueur. We've even included some Kahlúa-infused boozy desserts to enjoy along with your White Russian! You're so welcome.
Speaking of White Russians, they're not just The Dude's drink of choice. They're also one of the simplest cocktails of all and an endlessly riff-able favorite of Team Delish. Chances are, you've got all the components of a White Russian already in your pantry (Kahlúa, vodka, heavy cream). Once you've mastered the classic recipe, try your hand at our tiramisu White Russians and pumpkin spice White Russians.
When you think of Kahlúa, you probably also think of a creamy, dreamy mudslide. Spiked with both Baileys and Kahlúa, the mudslide is one of our favorite dessert cocktails, as it's essentially a boozy milkshake. What's not to love about that? So it was only a matter of time that we put a mudslide-inspired spin on our favorite desserts, thus how we landed on the recipes for our mudslide no-churn ice cream, mudslide lasagna, and mudslide hot chocolate.
Want to keep the party going strong? Try all our favorite classic cocktails every home bartender should know. We also taste-tested all the best tequilas, rums, whiskey, vodkas, and gins around (hard job, we know) to complete your home bar so you can keep on mixing.
Tiramisu White Russians
Somewhere between cocktail and dessert, this Italian-influenced White Russian is hard to resist. Looking for a festive upgrade? A dash of orange bitters, a pinch of ground cinnamon, or some fresh nutmeg shavings add another dimension to this decadent drink.
Get the Tiramisu White Russians recipe.
Mudslide Cocktail
A glass rimmed with chocolate and filled with a creamy drink of vodka, Baileys, and Kahlúa is our idea of a dessert cocktail. It's more than just an excuse to have booze for dessert, but it's the only one we need. Try it with our mini Baileys cheesecakes!
Get the Mudslide recipe.
Espresso Martini
This buzzy '90s throwback has surged in popularity the last few years, and we are all the happier (and more caffeinated) for it. We love it as a pre-game drink to keep us going all through the night.
Get the Espresso Martini recipe.
Tiramisu Shots
If tiramisu is your favorite dessert (ours too!), then you will go crazy for these shots. It takes a delicate pour to layer them perfectly, but it makes for the cutest presentation and resembles the layers tiramisu has.
Get the Tiramisu Shots recipe.
Pumpkin Spice White Russians
Your pumpkin spice latte, now all grown up! Whether you just want a fun night cap or want to have a signature cocktail at Thanksgiving, this one is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Pumpkin Spice White Russians recipe.
Mudslide No-Churn Ice Cream
If you love Mudslides (oh yeah, you do), you need to make this no-churn ice cream ASAP.
Get the Mudslide No-Churn Ice Cream recipe.
Kahlúa Cupcakes
Sure, Kahlúa is great in coffee, but it's even better in cupcakes. We added both coffee and Kahlúa to a boxed cake mix for a true triple-threat. Top them off with a chocolate-covered espresso bean.
Get the Kahlúa Cupcakes recipe.
Classic White Russian
Tastes like a chocolate boozy milkshake and only three easy ingredients you likely already have on hand. If you love this, try our pumpkin spice white Russians next!
Get the White Russian recipe.
Kahlúa Fudge
The classic coffee liqueur was destined to be used in rich, dense chocolate fudge. If your favorite drink is an espresso martini or a White Russian (or both, *raises hand*), this dessert is made especially for you.
Get the Kahlúa Fudge recipe.
Candy Cane-Kahlúa Hot Chocolate
This is THE drink you'll want to be sipping on Christmas morning. Take that, peppermint mocha.
PSL Jell-O Shots
PSL season is the best time of year at Delish. We wait all summer for the first sip of the fall drink—and then never order anything else until January. 😋And with these shots, even your party guests don't have to go without the classic flavor!
Get the PSL Jell-O Shots recipe.
Mudslide Hot Chocolate
There's not much better than a hot mug of classic hot chocolate, except maybe a little vodka. This extra-rich and chocolatey hot cocoa has not only vodka, but also Baileys and Kahlúa. It's officially our new favorite hot cocktail.
Get the Mudslide Hot Chocolate recipe.
Dirty Chai Latte
Love a chai latte and want to make it extra special (and boozy)? We kept things simple for the base here—using just a chai bag, a few spices, and half-and-half—then added coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa) to take it to the next level.
Get the Dirty Chai Latte recipe.
Mudslide Lasagna
We'll take any opportunity to turn any treat into a layered lasagna-style dream. Enter: This Mudslide-inspired lasagna that we layered with chocolate pudding, chocolate graham crackers, and infused with plenty of Kahlúa and Baileys. You're so welcome.
Get the Mudslide Lasagna recipe.
Yoo-Hoo Mudslide Freakshake
It was only a matter of time we took our childhood favorite drink, the Yoo-Hoo, and made it all grown-up. Thanks to a mix of vodka, Baileys, Kahlúa, and chocolate ice cream, this boozy shake might go down way too easily!
Get the Yoo-Hoo Mudslide Freakshake recipe.
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