Coffee with a Kick: DIY Coffee Cocktails this National Coffee Day
Celebrating the nations favourite beverage with an alcohol twist
According to the Coffee Association of Canada, the Canadian coffee industry is worth a staggering $6.2 billion, supports over a huge 170,000 jobs and imports from over 30 developing countries. Additionally, two thirds of adult Canadians enjoy at least one cup of coffee a day, averaging at 3.2 cups a day, so whether you start your day with a Triple, Venti, Soy, No Foam Latte or enjoy a coffee cocktail on a beautiful evening, there’s no doubt about it; Canada loves coffee.
With National Coffee Day fast approaching on Monday October 1st, coffee-based cocktails are just the ticket to not choosing between your cocktail and your coffee, these recipes will allow you to have your coffee and your cocktail too.
SUPERSONIC HENDRICK'S GIN & TONIC
INGREDIENTS
- 50ml Hendrick’s Gin
- Barspoon of Sugar Syrup
- 25ml fresh Espresso (left to cool)
- Tonic Water
- 3 thinly sliced rounds of cucumber
HOW TO MAKE
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Combine all ingredients in a highball filled with ice cubes
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Lightly stir and serve
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Garnish with 3 thinly sliced rounds of cucumber
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz Reyka
- 1 oz espresso
- 0.5 oz simple
HOW TO MAKE
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Combine all ingredients into cocktail shaker. Shake, strain and garnish.
INGREDIENTS
- 40ml Monkey Shoulder Whisky
- 30ml strong espresso
- 15ml Tia Maria
- Dash of sugar syrup
HOW TO MAKE
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Shake VERY hard until foamy
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Strain into Martini glass
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Garnish with 3 coffee beans laid onto foam