Description
A warm and comforting Hot Boozy Coffee recipe combining rich coffee with brandy, Grand Marnier, and Kahlua, topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream and fragrant burnt orange zest for an aromatic, indulgent drink perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Coffee
- 0.5 fluid ounce Brandy
- 0.5 fluid ounce Grand Marnier
- 0.5 fluid ounce Kahlua
- 5 fluid ounce Coffee
Garnish and Toppings
- 1 Orange (for zest)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Whip the cream: Pour the 1/2 cup of Heavy Cream into a bowl or blender and whip until soft peaks form. Then add 1/2 teaspoon of Granulated Sugar and gently incorporate it to sweeten the cream.
- Prepare the orange zest: Peel off a couple of long strips of orange zest from the orange. Lightly burn the zest strips with a lighter to release the essential oils and enhance the aroma for the coffee.
- Add spirits to mug: Pour 0.5 fluid ounce each of Brandy, Grand Marnier, and Kahlua into your mug.
- Add coffee: Pour 5 fluid ounces of hot coffee into the mug over the spirits.
- Stir with orange zest: Use the burnt orange peels to stir the coffee mixture, infusing it with a subtle citrus flavor.
- Top with whipped cream: Spoon the lightly sweetened whipped cream on top of the coffee and serve immediately for a rich and aromatic experience.
Notes
- The burnt orange zest adds a unique citrus aroma and flavor—avoid skipping this step for the best taste.
- Use fresh, hot coffee for optimal warmth and flavor balance.
- Adjust the amount of sugar in the whipped cream to your sweetness preference.
- You can substitute the specific liqueurs based on availability, but the combination of brandy, Grand Marnier, and Kahlua gives the signature flavor.
- For a non-alcoholic variation, omit the spirits and add a splash of orange extract and coffee liqueur syrup instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hot boozy coffee, alcoholic coffee drink, brandy coffee cocktail, coffee with liqueur, whipped cream coffee, orange zest coffee
