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St. Patrick's Day Mocha Java
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Submitted on: November 8, 2023
Hello friends! Tonight, I have my take on a coffee cocktail from a defunct California restaurant that my research tells me closed in 2008 or 2009 at its Santa Barbara location credited with inventing this drink. What originally called for Bailey's in a spin on an Irish Coffee, I substituted Amarula so I can work through that bottle before buying a different bottle of cream liqueur. I find Amarula to be a fine substitute for Bailey's, it is a little fruitier than Bailey's is and to me, tastes muc...
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Glass
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Whipped Cream
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Copper Mug
About 3% ABV (estimate)
By Patrick Muldowney
Home Cocktail Enthusiast
Amateur home mixologist working through vintage and contemporary cocktail books, one drink at a time
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View More1. Pour Amarula and Kahlúa into a mug. 2. Fill with hot coffee and stir gently. 3. Top with whipped cream.
Editor's Note
Amarula's creamy, fruity profile elevates this coffee-liqueur classic. A simple, warming nightcap for chilly evenings.
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Crafted Pour
17 September 2026
This sounds like the perfect cozy drink for a chilly evening! Thanks for sharing your take on this classic.
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