If you’re one of those people who would rather have coffee than anything else in the world, then we have some good news for you. We’ve got some great mocktail recipes based on coffee that are easy to make and can spruce up your day, or night, in just a few minutes. So, you can now get all the goodness of coffee without having to down a glass of it.
These quick mocktails will help you deal with the need for something caffeinated and keep your diet (read caffeine addiction) in check at the same time.
Old-Fashioned Coffee Mocktail
You can't go wrong with a coffee-based mocktail to end the evening. The traditional Old Fashioned gets a jolt of caffeine in this variation.
Ingredients:
• Lyre's 50 ml. American Malt (non-alcoholic)
• Lyre's Original Coffee, 50 ml
• A pinch of orange bitters
• 15 ml of sugar water
• 100 ml of iced coffee, espresso, etc.
Method:
• Shake all the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker.
• Strain into a chilled rocks or old-fashioned glass.
• Sprinkle some whole coffee beans on top.
Irish Cream White Russian
Unwieldy name perhaps, but this is an indulgence like no other mocktail. In all honesty, there aren't many drinks more decadent than this one, so save it for dessert. It will be difficult to limit yourself to just one of these hybrids of the White Russian and a creamy milkshake.
Ingredients:
• The equivalent of 1 cup of freshly brewed Cream Coffee
• Sugar, half a cup
• Milk for one cup
• A few squares of chocolate, milk or dark
• Crushed ice
Method:
• Make the syrup first, as directed in the coffee soda recipe.
• To a small saucepan, add the contents of your cream coffee.
• Add sugar to taste by filling the coffee cup halfway, then combining the two in the saucepan.
• Reduce by half and thicken into a syrup by heating the ingredients together.
• Put some ice and milk in a tumbler and top it off with your preferred coffee syrup.
• Sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top, give it a quick stir, and dig in!
Coffee Orange Mocktail
Ingredients:
• Half an orange
• 1 tsp of honey
• Fill the glass with 100 ml of fresh drip coffee (or 1 ounce of espresso)
• Soda
• Ice cubes
Method:
• The orange juice must be freshly squeezed.
• Honey (or your preferred sweetener) should be stirred into the brewing coffee.
• Orange juice, ice cubes, soda, and coffee are added to a glass before being poured over a spoon.
• Be sure to give it a good stir before you sip and enjoy.
Coffee Mint Julep
This caffeinated take on the classic mint julep is perfect for those hot summer afternoons when you need a refreshing drink and a little extra energy. The combination of the rich coffee and the hint of sweetness from the fresh mint is well-balanced, delicious, and just what’s needed to beat the heat.
Ingredients:
• Concentrated coffee from a cold brew, 3 ounces
• Four sprigs of fresh mint (plus one for decoration).
• 1 ounce of sugar syrup
• Crushed ice
Method:
• Carefully muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of the glass without tearing them.
• Fill the rest of the glass with ice, and stir in the cold brew concentrate and simple syrup.
• Use a coffee with a darker, more chocolatey flavor for the best results.
Caffeinated Coffee Soda
All you need is a few minutes to whip up some coffee syrup that, when combined with carbonated water, creates the perfect coffee soda beverage that is exceptionally smooth and tasty.
Ingredients:
• One cup of coffee, freshly brewed
• Sugar, half a cup
• Caustic soda or carbonated water
• 1 lemon
• Ice
Method:
• Get started with your morning joe by whipping up some syrup for it.
• Put the coffee you just brewed in a saucepan.
• Add sugar to taste by filling the coffee cup halfway, then combining the two in the saucepan.
• Reduce by half and thicken into a syrup by heating the ingredients together.
• Add crushed ice to a glass
• Add a generous amount of carbonated water and a slice of lemon to the top.
Coffee is a beverage that is loved by many. It's an excellent way to get the caffeine you need to start your day off right. But you can also make delicious blended beverages out of it at home with one of these mocktail recipes. They are all easy to mix, take just a few minutes and will give you tick all the right boxes.
