Here’s a rich and indulgent recipe for Traditional Creamy Coffee Liqueur—perfect for sipping on the rocks, mixing into cocktails, or giving as a homemade gift. Think of it like a DIY version of Baileys, but with deeper coffee notes and a personal touch.
Traditional Creamy Coffee Liqueur
Ingredients:
- 1 cup vodka (or dark rum for extra depth)
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled) or 2 tbsp instant espresso mixed with 1 cup water
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for a mocha twist)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt