"Got a bottle of Kahlua? You're one step away from some of the best sweet cocktails around. This coffee-flavored liqueur was invented in Mexico in the 1930's, and inspired several classic cocktails of the 1950's, 60's and 70's. The White Russian? The Mudslide? All classic cocktails brought to you with the magic of Kahlua. As a cocktail expert who has made just about every known cocktail with Kahlua, I've put together my list of the most popular Kahlua drinks that people love."
"Kahlua is a coffee liqueur that's made in Mexico with rum, sugar, vanilla bean, and coffee. There's actually no dairy included, though it has a creamy mouthfeel. Interestingly, it takes seven years to make a bottle of Kahlua because of the length of time it takes to grow the coffee beans in the shade (six years). The flavor profile is sweet and bitter, with vanilla notes that round it out."
"Kahlua keeps well at room temperature in a cool, dark place. The recommended shelf life is 4 years after opening, though it may last longer if stored properly (my mom had a vintage bottle in her home bar for over a decade and it was still good!). For the best results, keep your Kahlua at room temperature. Cold storage can cause the sugar to crystallize."
Kahlua is a Mexican coffee liqueur made with rum, sugar, vanilla bean, and coffee, offering a sweet-bitter flavor with vanilla notes and a creamy mouthfeel. Production uses long-grown shade coffee beans that contribute to its character. The liqueur inspired classic cocktails such as the White Russian, Black Russian, Mudslide, Bushwhacker, and coffee martinis. Kahlua contains about 25% of the caffeine of regular coffee and costs roughly $20 per 750ml bottle, making it an affordable, versatile bar staple. Alternatives include Tia Maria and other coffee liqueurs. Store Kahlua at room temperature in a cool, dark place; cold storage can crystallize sugar and the recommended shelf life after opening is around four years.
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