Caffeinated cocktails from Café Castelo: Discover our alcoholic recipes

At Café Castelo, we love pushing the boundaries of the coffee experience. In addition to our traditional offerings, we've explored innovative ways to incorporate our specialty coffees into alcoholic cocktails. Here are a few recipes that use our distinctive coffees to create drinks that will delight even the most discerning palates.

🍸 Espresso Martini with Kenya AA

Kenya AA, renowned for its intensity and notes of dark chocolate and red fruits, adds a surprising depth to this classic cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1 shot of Kenya AA espresso
• 1 oz of vodka
• 1/2 oz of coffee liqueur
• Ice
• 3 coffee beans for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare an espresso with Kenya AA and let it cool.
2. In a shaker, mix the espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur and ice cubes.
3. Shake vigorously until the mixture is frothy.
4. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the coffee beans.

🥃 Irish Coffee with Panama Boquette

Our Panama Boquette, with its chocolatey nuances and slight acidity, is ideal for reinventing Irish Coffee.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of piping hot Panama Boquette coffee
• 1 oz of Irish whiskey
• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
• Lightly whipped thick cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare a cup of Panama Boquette.
2. Add the brown sugar and mix until completely dissolved.
3. Pour the whiskey.
4. Top with whipped cream without mixing. Serve immediately.

🍧 Affogato with the famous Classic

A simple yet decadent dessert, our Classic coffee pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream for an Affogato that delights with every spoonful.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
• 1 shot of Classic espresso
• 1 oz of amaretto (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the ice in a heat-resistant bowl.
2. Pour the hot Classic espresso and amaretto over the ice.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy.

These recipes demonstrate how coffee can transcend conventional expectations and become the star ingredient in sophisticated cocktails. To discover more ways to enjoy our coffees, visit our This article explores mocktails for alcohol-free options using the same types of coffee. At Café Castelo, we believe every cup of coffee is an opportunity to celebrate creativity and taste.