3 Refreshing Summer Treats with Kahlúa!

Calling all coffee lovers! Put down the mug because we are about to transform the way you think about your morning cup of joe! So Yummy is excited to introduce you to three new cocktail recipes made with delectable Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur. With Kahlúa, you can transform your coffee into the coolest (literally!) treat of the summer. If you enjoy the bold, richness that comes from a freshly roasted coffee bean, then these recipes are for you.

Since it’s so hot outside, turn to Kahlúa to help you cool down. The best part about the Kahlúa Coffee Slushie is that it comes together in minutes and is ready to eat by the spoonful! With a Kahlúa Greek-Style Frappe in hand, you will feel like you’ve set sail on the Mediterranean seas. This frothy concoction is light, smooth, and so satisfying on a hot summer’s day. Our Kahlúa Cold Brew Lemonade Popsicles are delightfully playful. Citrus and coffee are a match made in summertime heaven.

Coffee has always been the drink that inspires us to get out of bed in the morning, but with Kahlúa you can easily enjoy the enticing, rich flavors well into the evening. Don’t dump out that leftover coffee right away! Save it for one of these decadent cocktails made with Kahlúa.

Kahlúa Greek Style Frappe 

Serves 1 person responsibly 

Ingredients: 

• 1 tbsp instant coffee
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1.5 oz Kahlúa
• 1 tbsp warm water
• Cold water, (to fill glass)
• Ice

Directions: 

1. In a tall highball glass, combine instant coffee, sugar, and warm water. Using a single beater on a hand mixer, whip the three ingredients until light and fluffy (around 4 minutes). Remove the beater and add ice and Kahlúa.
2. Top drink off with cold water, stir and enjoy!

Kahlúa Coffee Slushie 

Serves 2 people responsibly  

Ingredients: 

• Cold brew coffee, (to fill ⅔ of an ice cube tray, around 1 cup)
• Almond milk (or milk of your choice) (to fill ⅓ of an ice cube tray, around ½ cup)
• 3 oz Kahlúa

Directions:

1. Fill ⅔ of an ice cube tray with cold brew coffee, and the remaining ⅓ with almond milk. Freeze.
2. To a blender, add coffee cubes, milk cubes and Kahlúa. Blend until ice is crushed, maneuvering ice with a spoon as needed, to help blend. Pile into a glass and enjoy with a spoon!

Kahlúa Cold Brew Lemonade Pops 

Yields 10 popsicles  

Ingredients:

• ½ cup lemon juice
• ½ cup sugar
• Small handful of mint
• 2 cups warm water
• Splash of cold brew
• Splash of Kahlúa
• Lemon slices, (optional)
• Popsicle sticks

Directions:

1. In a large measuring cup with a spout, juice lemons until you reach ½ cup. Take a handful of fresh mint and rub between your hands to release the oils. Add to the lemon juice. Add sugar and warm water and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. To the mint lemonade mixture, add a splash of cold brew and splash of Kahlúa. Adjust based on personal preference. The more you add, the darker brown the popsicles will become.
3. Pour the Kahlúa Cold Brew Lemonade mixture into a 10-piece popsicle mold. If desired, underfill the molds slightly and slide in a thin slice of fresh lemon for garnish. Freeze for one hour and then add in the popsicle sticks. Freeze until solid, around another 3 hours or overnight.
4. Once frozen, gently warm the outside of the mold by running it under warm water. Slip the pops out and enjoy!