Kahlúa
Swan's Nest Rd
Unit 30, Kilbarrack Shopping Centre
Grange
Dublin
D05 N2F6
Ireland
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About this product
The Spirit of Great Coffee Cocktails.
Few liqueurs are as instantly recognisable as Kahlúa. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, in 1936, this world-famous coffee liqueur brings together real Arabica coffee beans, rum and sweetness in a recipe that has stood the test of time. Deeply aromatic and wonderfully versatile, it has become an essential ingredient behind bars and in home cocktail cabinets around the world.
The secret starts with carefully selected Arabica coffee, grown in the shade in the highlands of Veracruz. The beans are harvested, roasted and blended with rum made from sugarcane-derived spirit, creating Kahlúa's distinctive combination of rich coffee flavour and smooth sweetness. The production process takes years, largely because of the time needed to grow and mature the coffee beans that give the liqueur its characteristic depth.
On the palate, Kahlúa delivers the unmistakable flavour of freshly brewed black coffee, complemented by roasted chestnut, caramel, vanilla and a hint of chocolate. Its smooth, sweet character makes it delicious over ice, poured into a coffee or used to bring depth to desserts. But its real claim to fame is its role in legendary cocktails such as the Espresso Martini, White Russian and Black Russian. A timeless favourite for coffee and cocktail lovers in Ireland and far beyond.
Why we love it:
Kahlúa is one of those bottles that earns its place in any drinks cabinet. Its rich coffee flavour and rounded sweetness make it wonderfully easy to enjoy, while its versatility opens the door to an impressive range of cocktails and desserts. Whether you're shaking up an Espresso Martini or simply adding a splash to your after-dinner coffee, it brings a familiar and irresistible indulgence.
Country of origin
Mexico
Tasting notes
Colour
Deep, rich coffee brown with caramel highlights.
Nose
Aromatic roasted coffee, sweet toffee and caramel, with hints of vanilla and dark chocolate.
Palate
Rich black coffee and roasted chestnut are balanced by sweet butter, caramel and vanilla, finishing smooth, sweet and lingering with a gentle coffee bitterness.
Serving suggestion
Kahlúa is delicious served simply over ice, where its coffee character can be enjoyed without distraction. It also works beautifully in a freshly brewed coffee, over vanilla ice cream or as an ingredient in desserts such as tiramisu and chocolate cake. For cocktails, it is practically indispensable: pair it with vodka and espresso for a classic Espresso Martini, or combine it with vodka and cream for the indulgent White Russian.
Easy Home Cocktail – Espresso Martini
- 40ml Kahlúa Original
- 30ml vodka
- 30ml freshly brewed espresso, cooled slightly
- Plenty of ice
- 3 coffee beans to garnish
Add the Kahlúa, vodka and espresso to a cocktail shaker filled with plenty of ice. Shake vigorously for around 15–20 seconds until thoroughly chilled and a rich layer of foam develops. Fine-strain into a chilled Martini glass and garnish with three coffee beans. Smooth, aromatic and beautifully balanced, this is the cocktail that has made Kahlúa a household name.
Size, cl
70
ABV, %
16.0
About the producer
Kahlúa was created in Veracruz, Mexico, in 1936 by Pedro Domecq, bringing together the region's coffee-growing heritage with the country's long tradition of sugarcane spirits. Its name is believed to derive from an Arabic word for coffee, reflecting the drink's defining ingredient. Over the decades, Kahlúa grew from a Mexican speciality into one of the world's most recognised coffee liqueur brands, becoming an essential component of classic cocktails and modern coffee-inspired drinks. Today, it is part of the Pernod Ricard portfolio, while its identity remains firmly rooted in its Mexican origins.