Easy Frangelico Coffee
Frangelico Coffee is hot, freshly brewed coffee mixed with Frangelico, Irish cream liqueur, and Kahlua. It’s great for a warm, boozy afternoon drink.
John and I are huge fans of a good cup of coffee. I jokingly blame John for my coffee addiction.
When we lived in Miami, he was enjoying Cuban coffee at work everyday and talked me into trying Starbucks for the first time.
Let me put that into perspective. I was 29 and had never tried coffee.
John suggested that I start with something sweet and not to heavy in coffee flavor like a white chocolate mocha. That started me down the road to all things coffee and to make things interesting I started adding liqueurs.
Some of the first ones boozy coffee cocktails we started making were our Iced Coffee with Bailey’s and Kahlua, Coffee with Kahlua, Espresso Martini, and the Nutty Irishman.
Now, we make coffee 2 to 3 times a day complete with flavored creamers. However, we don’t do the boozy coffee cocktails all the time. Those are treats every now and then.
How to make Frangelico Coffee:
This “recipe” if you want to call it that is super simple. My absolute favorite part about it is the versatility.
Feel free to use your favorite brand of whole bean or ground coffee, your favorite creamer or sweetener, and switch up the amount of liqueurs to your liking.
Frangelico, while not overly strong, can seem strong when added to Bailey’s and Kahlua in this coffee. Adjust the amounts if desired.
Start by brewing your favorite coffee. While you wait for the coffee to brew, add the Frangelico, Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur, and Kahlua to a glass or mug.
If you use sweetener, heavy cream, or milk, add it, too. Pour in the freshly brewed coffee, and give it a good stir.
If desired, add some whipped cream or caramel to the top. For our recipe, I used our homemade whipped cream and homemade caramel sauce.
For something a little different, try a flavored whipped cream like Irish cream whipped cream, bourbon whipped cream, or even amaretto whipped cream.
Serve immediately as a fun afternoon drink or an afternoon drink. You may want to sub decaf coffee for the after dinner version if caffeine keeps you awake.
Is Frangelico a coffee liqueur?
Frangelico is hazelnut liqueur originating in Italy. It has notes of coffee, cocoa, and vanilla, but tastes primarily of hazelnut.
Can you drink Frangelico straight?
Yes, Frangelico can be consumed neat, on the rocks, or mixed. It’s smooth, slightly sweet, and not too harsh. Frangelico is 20% alcohol or 40 proof which makes it great for an “on the rocks” drink.
What drinks can you make with Frangelico?
Coffee is one of the first things that comes to mind, since we’re talking about this Frangelico Coffee. We also used it on our Nutty Irishman, Eggnog Martini, and Pumpkin Martini.
What can you add to Frangelico?
We normally add things like coffee, Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur, Kahlua, RumChata, heavy cream, half and half, club soda, lime, caramel flavored vodka, or caramel flavored liqueurs.
Can Frangelico Coffee be made into a cold drink?
Sure! Instead of hot coffee, use your favorite iced variety. For a blended version, use a cooled coffee or an iced coffee, ice, and the liqueurs, and blend until smooth.
You could even add a scoop or two of ice cream for some sweetness and thickness. Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and add a fun straw!
Ingredients
- 5 ounces freshly brewed coffee
- 1 ounce Frangelico
- 1 ounces Baileys Original Irish Cream
- ½ ounce Kahlua
- Sweetener of Choice
Instructions
- In a coffee mug or glass mug combine hot coffee, Frangelico, Irish cream liqueur, and Kahlua. Stir to combine. If desired, add your favorite sweetener.5 ounces freshly brewed coffee1 ounce Frangelico1 ounces Baileys Original Irish Cream½ ounce Kahlua
- **Optional** Garnish with whipped cream, caramel syrup, chocolate syrup, chocolate shavings, or your other favorite toppings. Enjoy immediately!
