7 Best Coffee Tequila Cocktails

If you’re a coffee lover who enjoys the jauntiness of good tequila, you’re in for a treat. The Mixer has selected seven of the best coffee tequila cocktails that you can easily make at home. From the rich and robust Mexican Coffee Cocktail to the delightful Café Mañana, these creative clinkers set the stage for the rich, earthy flavour of coffee to do the concheros with the smoky, agave notes of tequila. 

1. Mexican Coffee Cocktail

No list of tequila and coffee cocktails would be complete without the Mexican Coffee Cocktail. It takes just three simple ingredients (four, if you’re adding cream) and zero hard work! Pick your favourite coffee, a good quality coffee liqueur, and an aged reposado tequila for those extra vanilla and caramel notes. Serve warm in a mug with some whipped cream on top for extra cosy vibes and add a dusting of cayenne powder if you’re feeling brave. 

2. Mexican Alexander

Cocktails with coffee tequila seldom get more tempting than a Mexican Alexander. A sultry twist on the classic Alexander, this cocktail swaps brandy for coffee tequila and layers it with coffee liqueur, cream, and crème de cacao for a rich, indulgent sip.

Ingredients

• 45 ml Coffee tequila

• 30 ml Coffee liqueur

• 30 ml Crème de cacao

• 30 ml Whipping cream

• Ice

• Garnish: Pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon

Method

1. Add coffee tequila, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, and cream to an ice-filled cocktail shaker

2. Shake for about 20 seconds until well chilled

3. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass

4. Garnish with nutmeg and cinnamon

5. Serve immediately

3. Coffee Tequila Negroni

The Coffee Tequila Negroni can either shine as an aperitivo cocktail or be a fitting end to a great night out. 

Ingredients

• 15 ml Coffee tequila

• 15 ml Espresso (brewed and cooled)

• 15 ml Campari (opens in new window)

• 15 ml Sweet vermouth (opens in new window)

• Ice

• Garnish: Orange twist (optional)

Method

1. Add coffee tequila, espresso, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a shaker with ice

2. Shake until frosty

3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice

4. Garnish with an orange twist, if desired

4. Mexican White Russian

If you love to experiment with variations of the White Russian, like the always-gorgeous Tiramisu White Russian, this is the next tequila and coffee liqueur cocktail you need to try, bestie. 

Ingredients

• 30 ml Espolòn Tequila Blanco (opens in new window)

• 30 ml Coffee liqueur

• 30 ml Whole milk

• 30 ml Heavy cream

• Ice

Method

1. Fill a rocks glass with ice

2. Add tequila, coffee liqueur, milk, and cream

3. Stir gently to combine

4. Serve immediately

5. Tequila Espresso Martini

The Tequila Espresso Martini is rich, earthy, and invigorating. It blends the depth of coffee with tequila’s distinctive edge, offering a balanced sip that’s both smooth and intriguing. Think of it as a cocktail that brings a grounded twist to a modern classic—flavorful, stylish, and made to be savored slowly.

6. Café Mañana

A summer-ready coffee tequila cocktail that blends cold brew, coffee liqueur, and orange liqueur for a bold, citrusy pick-me-up.

Ingredients

• 30 ml Coffee tequila

• 120 ml Cold brew coffee

• 15 ml Grand Marnier (opens in new window)

• Ice

Method

1. Add coffee tequila, cold brew coffee, orange liqueur, and ice to a shaker

2. Shake until well chilled

3. Strain into a serving glass

4. Serve immediately

7. Banana Split Martini

A grown-up twist on a childhood favourite — this indulgent mix of coffee tequila, cacao rum, caramelised banana, and espresso is dessert in a glass.

Ingredients

• 30 ml Coffee tequila

• 15 ml Cacao-infused rum

• 15 ml Caramelised banana syrup

• 45 ml Espresso (brewed and cooled)

• Pinch Salt

• Ice

• Garnish: Caramelised banana slice

Method

1. Add coffee tequila, cacao rum, banana syrup, espresso, salt, and ice to a cocktail shaker

2. Shake well until frosty

3. Fine strain into a chilled serving glass

4. Garnish with a caramelised banana slice

With these seven delectable coffee tequila cocktail recipes in your back pocket, you can explore the world of coffee-inspired mixed drinks from the comfort of your own home. Whether you prefer your coffee cocktails sweet, bitter, or somewhere in between, there’s something here to suit every coffee and tequila enthusiast. Enjoy the rich flavours, experiment with your favourites, and savor the perfect blend of kicky caffeine and daring tequila in 2025. ¡Salud!

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