About Coffee Liqueur

About Coffee Liqueur
Coffee liqueurs, made with coffee and alcohol, are some of the most popular liqueurs in the world. Producers in countries around the world craft versions, from Ireland to Italy to Mexico. A basic type is creme de cacao, made from the extract of cocoa beans, while others coffee liqueurs are famed as particular brand names. Alcoholic content ranges from 18% to 30%.

Coffee liqueurs can be served hot or cold, neat or over ice or served with cola or, of course, coffee. They also serve as the base for famous cocktails such as a White or Black Russian.

Top Picks for Coffee Liqueur

Cherry River Coffee Liqueur
93 points
$19.90
Best Buy
A soft, delicious and artfully balanced coffee liqueur that drinks, and will mix, effortlessly.
93 points $19.90 Best Buy
Makaio Coffee Liqueur
89 points
$12
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Really rich, dark roasted flavors with plenty of sweetness on the palate.
89 points $12 Best Buy
Kikisi Coffee Liqueur
88 points
$18
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Coffee leads on the nose and palate but the added complexity comes from a sweet mole sauce quality that is quite nice.
88 points $18 Best Buy
Wandering Wolf Distillery 2025 Nocturne Coffee Liqueur
87 points
$45
Old school brewed coffee flavor with a hint of malted milk and chicory.
Galliano Espresso Liqueur
86 points
$24
Great dark roast espresso aromas and flavors with a dollop of brown sugar sweetness; good on its own but definitely a primo choice as a modifier.
Capalta Coffee Liqueur
84 points
$19
Creamy coffee liqueur with the richness and decadence of Irish cream, would make a nice espresso martini with a splash of brandy and a vigorous shake.
Merlet C² Café Liqueur
84 points
$34
There's a savory and fruity dynamic here layered on dark roast coffee; quite intriguing.
Nite Owl Coffee Liqueur
80 points
$20
An herbal example of a coffee Liqueur.