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You can also reduce the number of liquers down if you don't have them all on hand

A potent mix of different tastes in this coffee cocktail. The recipe only serves one, but you’ll want to make more to impress your friends. A Night in Florida is a popular party drink.

• 3/4 cup coffee
• 1 1/2 tsp Kahlua
• 1 1/2 tsp Frangelico
• 1 1/2 tsp Grand Marnier
• 1 1/2 tsp Bailey’s Irish Cream

Mix the liqueurs together, then add to hot coffee. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Serves 1.

Goes very well after dinner

Brandy and Kahlua blend smoothly in this coffee cocktail recipe. This is a very simple recipe, with a taste you’ll remember. Needless to say, you can double this up if you want to share.

• 1 cup hot coffee
• 1 oz Kahlua
• 1/2 oz brandy
• Whipped cream

Mix together in a mug and top with whipped cream, if desired.

Serves 1.

Bring out this drink next time you have people over

Tia Maria is always a fine addition to a cup of coffee, to add even more coffee flavour and a bit of vanilla sweetness. And a good shot of Jamaican rum doesn’t hurt either. Topped with freshly whipped cream.

• 5 cups hot coffee
• 2 oz Tia Maria
• 1 oz light rum

Stir coffee and spirits together in a small saucepan, and heat until simmering. Serve in brandy glasses.

Serves 6.

Simple and satisfying Irish coffee

You can’t go wrong with this simple but classic recipe for Irish coffee. It’s usually served with a thick dollop of whipped cream on top. I realize that it’s a very simple recipe but I just couldn’t leave it out, now could I?

• 1 cup hot coffee
• 1 1/2 oz Irish whisky
• 1 tbs sugar

Mix together in a mug and top with whipped cream, if desired.

Serves 1.

Simmering a coffee recipe is a little different but worth the effort

You can really taste the rum in this one, great for a crowd. Simmering with spices for a few hours will build up the flavour of cinnamon and cloves. This recipe isn’t quick, so plan ahead.

• 8 cups hot coffee
• 1 cup dark rum
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 12 cloves, whole

Heat everything through over low heat and simmer for about 2 hours.

Serves 8 to 10.

Nothing goes better together than coffee and Kahlua

Kahlua and brandy make this a fine coffee cocktail to warm you up. Serve this after your next dinner party, to start a relaxing evening with friends. This recipe makes several cups so hold out until you are doing some entertaining.

• 6 cups hot coffee
• 3/4 cup Kahlua
• 1/2 cup brandy

Blend spirits and coffee together, and serve while still hot. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon to each.

Serves 8.

I know this pic has no wine glass. That's life.

An elegant coffee and chocolate cocktail, served in a warm wine glass if you want to be particularly elegant. Share this with a partner for a relaxing drink by the fireplace.

• 2 cups hot coffee
• 2 oz chocolate liqueur
• 2 oz hazelnut liqueur

Combine spirits and coffee, and serve in two glasses.

Serves 2

You will enjoy this dark and flavorful coffee cocktail

Molasses will bring a strong and wonderful flavour to your cup of coffee, along with a dash of good Caribbean rum. Serve hot with whipped cream.

• 3 cups hot coffee
• 6 tbs molasses
• 6 tbs dark rum
• Whipped cream

Heat coffee and molasses in a saucepan until molasses is dissolved. Put 1 tbs of rum in each mug, and pour coffee over. Top with whipped cream.

Serves 3