Colonel’s Coffee recipe
Bourbon, Kahlúa and cola, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 3 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Colonel’s Coffee?
Bourbon
Bourbon is a type of Whiskey. It was created in America and is a barrel-aged distilled liquor that’s made primarily from corn.
The name Bourbon originates from the French Bourbon Dynasty, but how this type of American whiskey got that name is up for debate.
Major contenders include:
- Bourbon Street in New Orleans
- Bourbon County in Kentucky
…with the latter the reason why Bourbon is so closely connected to Kentucky.
Interestingly, by law, Bourbon sold in the US must be produced in the US, be made from at least 51% corn, and stored in a container of charred oak.
For Bourbon, we recommend:
Coffee Liqueur
There are a number of Coffee Liqueur brands on the market at the moment, but the one we always come back to is Kahlúa.
And that’s a great choice as far as we’re concerned.
Kahlúa is our recommended Coffee Liqueur too (see our White Russian recipe).
What Equipment do you need to make a Colonel’s Coffee?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
We recommend:
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Recipe card
Colonel’s Coffee
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, bourbon, Kahlúa, and cola into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
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Colonel’s Coffee FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Colonel’s Coffee?
To make a Colonel’s Coffee, you need 60ml / 2oz bourbon, 20ml / 0.67oz Kahlúa and 20ml / 0.67oz cola. There’s more about bourbon and coffee liqueur above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Colonel’s Coffee?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Colonel’s Coffee?
A Colonel’s Coffee contains 60ml / 2oz bourbon and 20ml / 0.67oz Kahlúa.
Is a Colonel’s Coffee shaken or stirred?
A Colonel’s Coffee is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Colonel’s Coffee without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is a Colonel’s Coffee served in?
Serve a Colonel’s Coffee in a cocktail glass.
How do I make a Colonel’s Coffee for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 240ml bourbon, 80ml Kahlúa and 80ml cola. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
