Spiked Iced Coffee

This creamy spiked iced coffee combines vanilla vodka, Kahlua, and coffee into a boozy caffeinated concoction you’ll want to whip up every time you need a pick-me-up.

Why this recipe works

A spiked iced coffee cocktail may be just what you need at the start of your weekend with smooth vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, and a creamy caffeine-boosted base to help kick your night off right. It’s perfect for summer sippin’ poolside or as a dessert cocktail after dinner that will keep you energized.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

LIQUEUR – We prefer vanilla vodka here, but you can easily substitute with regular vodka. You will also need Kahlua coffee liqueur. 

COFFEE – Our favorite iced coffee for this cocktail is Dunkin’ Donuts Mocha flavor, the kind you can purchase at the grocery store. Using the store-bought iced coffee makes this recipe a breeze because there’s no need to add extra sweeteners. You can use whatever your favorite is! If you decide to use plain black iced coffee you may want to adjust the sweetness by adding flavored coffee creamer or simple syrup to the mix, if that’s how you enjoy it. You can also make some of your own cold brew coffee at home to use in this cocktail!

How to Make Spiked Iced Coffee

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1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add vanilla vodka, Kahlua, and half & half.
3. Top with iced coffee.
4. Tumble drink 3-4 times (gently pour all the contents of the glass into a cocktail shaker, then back to the glass).

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

We mentioned summer above, but really, a spiked iced coffee can be enjoyed year-round, especially for the iced coffee lovers out there! Enjoy with an optional garnish of whipped cream, shaved chocolate, or a light dusting of cocoa powder. 

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Spiked Iced Coffee

Put a little pep in your step with a creamy spiked iced coffee cocktail with vanilla vodka and coffee liqueur!

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1 cocktail

5 minutes mins

Calories: 248

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 ounces vanilla vodka
• ▢ 1 ounce Kahlua coffee liqueur
• ▢ ½ ounce half and half
• ▢ 4 ounces iced coffee we used Dunkin Donuts mocha flavor

Things You’ll Need

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  Highball glasses
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  Jigger
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  Cocktail shaker or another tall glass, for tumbling
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  straws

Before You Begin

• Our favorite iced coffee for this cocktail is Dunkin’ Donuts Mocha flavor, the kind you can purchase at the grocery store. Because these already come sweetened it’s not necessary to add sugar or other sweeteners. You can use whatever your favorite is!
• If you decide to use plain black iced coffee you may want to adjust the sweetness by adding flavored coffee creamer or simple syrup to the mix, if that’s how you enjoy it. You can also make some of your own cold brew coffee at home to use in this cocktail!
• You can substitute the vanilla vodka with regular vodka if desired.

Instructions

• Fill a highball glass with ice.
• Add vanilla vodka, Kahlua, and half & half.
• Top with iced coffee.
• Tumble drink 3-4 times (gently pour all the contents of the glass into the cocktail shaker, then back to the glass).

Expert Tips & FAQs

• Accurate nutrition counts will depend on the type of iced coffee you use here. Refer to the nutrition label on the back of the carton or bottle for more precise counts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 248cal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 75mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.03mg

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