So many people look forward to wedding cocktail hours. It’s the time in between the ceremony and reception where guests can mix and mingle with one another, snack on appetizers that hold them over until the meal, and it’s also a time to unwind and enjoy a nice alcohol drink, specifically a cocktail to celebrate the occasion.

Seeing signature cocktails can make the occasion even more memorable. Incorporating coffee with your favorite cocktails is a great way to make an impression at the wedding, and help set the tone for the rest of the evening to go well.

Today, I’m sharing a roundup of coffee cocktails to consider for your wedding. 

4 Amazing Cocktails With Coffee for Wedding

Learning about which alcoholics spirits go well with coffee can help you choose the perfect cocktails to serve during cocktail hour, according to your preference.

This post is super helpful for discovering some amazing cocktails to serve on your wedding drink menu or even inspire new signature drink ideas to try for your big day.

What Alcohol Goes Well With Coffee

When it comes to mixing alcohol with coffee, you don’t want to just select it random or willy-nilly. There are a few tried and true types of alcohol that pair well with coffee more than others. Here are a few of them below:

• Whiskey

• Rum

• Vodka

• Gin

What Are The Best Best Coffee Cocktails For Weddings

Irish Coffee

If you are looking for a fun coffee cocktail to serve at your wedding, Irish coffee is your girl. This coffee cocktail consists of Irish whiskey, hot freshly brewed coffee and sugar, which is stirred and topped with whipped cream (sometimes cream liqueur). 

The coffee is drunk through the whipped cream, which makes this delicious drink seem all the more like a treat. Some people make it with brew espresso as well.

Here’s a great Irish coffee recipe to try for yourself.

White Russian 

White Russian is a coffee cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream served with ice in an old fashioned glass.

The cream is the real star of this delicious drink and helps blend all of the flavors together to a pleasant sip. I like this as a dinner drink, although it’s perfect for cocktail hour too. The simplicity of the ingredients and flavor combo make this one truly a hit.

Found this White Russian recipe from the liquor pros.

Espresso Martini

The espresso martini (also known as espresso vodka) simply put is a cold caffeinated alcoholic drink made up of espresso, coffee liqueur, and vodka. 

Although not a true martini since it doesn’t contain gin or vermouth, it is a great option to serve at weddings to kick the night off. The story goes that the espresso martini was created in 1983 by a London-based bartender who was approached by a famous model to make something that would “wake me up and f*** me up.”

That should give you some idea of why this cocktail is a great option for parties and wedding celebrations.

Sidenote: It does takes a bit of time and effort to prepare this drink, but trust me. It’s worth the wait.

Get the full step by step recipe here.

Holiday Coffee Cocktail

If you’re going for something quick, easy, and gets right to the point, you definitely want to have these festive coffee cocktails listed on your drink menu. This delicious drink is especially made for someone who is a coffee lover, interested in waking up and getting something with just the right amount of kick to kickstart the night.

Ingredients

1 cup Coffee - 0 calories

1 oz Creme de Cacao Liqueur - 90 calories

1 Candy Cane - 50 calories

Instructions

1. Refrigerate coffee until cooled. Add ice, creme, and candy cane.

2. This is for those over 21 years.

How To Choose A Coffee And Alcohol Combination For Weddings

When choosing a winning combination for coffee and alcohol, especially if your goal is to make best wedding cocktails, there are a few things you want to keep in mind. The main thing being alcohol type and balance.

Choosing your alcohol type

Some alcohol types pair better with brewed coffee or brewed espresso while others are best served cold with iced coffee. For example, vodka or gin are best with iced coffee, while rum and whiskey go great with hot coffee. 

Create a balance of flavors 

You’ll also want to consider avoiding anything that’s too bitter. The goal is to strike a balance between the two bold flavors. Cream or milk based products work wonders for marrying the bold ingredients together.

Overall, just remember to have fun! If you’re looking for even more wedding drink menu ideas, we’ve got you covered with those too.

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