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    Home » What is Espresso? » Espresso Drink Recipes

    How to Make a Coffee Nudge (Recipe)

    Published: May 5, 2018 · Modified: Aug 20, 2022 by EspressoCoffeeGuide.com · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    The Coffee Nudge is a fantastic cold-weather drink, but it can be enjoyed year-round. It makes use of both coffee and chocolate flavored liqueurs combined with real coffee to provide a nice balance of pick-me-up and take-the-edge-off.

    coffee nudge in an irish coffee glass, with whipped cream on top

    The real stand-out ingredient here is the Brandy, which brings a little flavorful kick and sets this apart from your standard coffee/chocolate drinks.

    coffee nudge in an irish coffee glass, with whipped cream on top

    Coffee Nudge Recipe

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    A coffee nudge combines the warmth of coffee and liquor in a delicious after-dinner drink.
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    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ oz Creme de Cacao
    • ¾ oz Coffee liqueur (eg. Kahlua)
    • ½ oz Brandy
    • 6 oz Coffee hot brewed
    • 1.5 oz whipped cream

    Instructions
     

    • Combine creme de cacao, coffee liqueur and brandy in an irish coffee cup
    • Slowly pour hot brewed coffee
    • Top with whipped cream
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    The coffee nudge can be made all year-round, but the combined effects of warm coffee and alcohol make it ideal for colder weather. This isn't quite a winter holiday drink, making it more suitable for chilly autumn days.

    Top tips

    • a bolder, dark roasted coffee will bring out more coffee flavor
    • use a small-distillery version of a coffee liqueurs for more nuance
    • make sure to use a glass with a handle, or a double wall mug to avoid burning your hands

    Variations

    A few changes can be made to better suit your tastes:

    • you can use espresso instead of brewed coffee for additional coffee flavor
    • topping with cinnamon powder, or chocolate shavings makes this a little fancier

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