No-Buzz Nightcap: The Best Decaf Coffee Cocktail Recipes

Are you the kind of person who loves bold tastes? Does your palate savour and relish spirited flavours found in coffees and liquors? If so, this blog post is for you.

Below, Caffè di Artisan shares five of the best decaf coffee cocktail recipes for you to try. And since they are decaf, you won’t have to worry about the caffeine buzz keeping you awake.

Boozy Coffee Milkshake with Salted Caramel Sauce

Nightcaps are often sweet and, in some ways, stands in as an adult dessert. A prime example is the boozy coffee milkshake with salted caramel sauce.

It all starts with a large blender. Fill it with ½ cup ice cubes, 2 Caffè di Artisan decaf coffee pods, 1 cup cold milk of your choosing, 2 scoops of ice cream (vanilla works best), 1 shot of Whisky or rum, and 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce.

Blend until light and frothy. Feel free to tweak the measurements of coffee or Whisky to match your personal preferences.

Coffee Cocktail with Whisky

While the above recipe is a guaranteed winner, some folks prefer warm drinks before bedtime. If this describes you, you might be more inclined towards the coffee cocktail with Whisky. 

Begin by pouring 2 Caffè di Artisan decaf coffee pods into a serving glass. Froth it for 30 seconds before adding 1 cup hot water and 1 tablespoon sugar. Mix well. Pour ¼ cup Whisky into the liquid coffee mixture and stir quickly. Once complete, top with whipped cream and powdered cinnamon.

Tipsy Pumpkin Latte

If you love fall flavours, you’ll absolutely adore the tipsy pumpkin latte. Of course, you won’t have to wait until autumn to make this drink. Serve it year-round to delight guests or simply enjoy it on a quiet night with your spouse.

First, brew a cup of Caffè di Artisan’s decaf coffee. Then add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, stirring until the ingredients are nearly dissolved.

Next, add ¼ cup RumChata and 2 tablespoons of pumpkin pie vodka. Serve warm with a light layer of whipped cream and ground cinnamon on top. Delicious!

Decaf Hot White Russian

Our next suggestion for a no-buzz nightcap is the ever-classic hot white Russian.

In a saucepan, stir 2 to 3 cups of Caffè di Artisan decaf coffee according to your taste preferences. Next, add ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup Kahlúa (or a similar coffee-liqueur), and ¼ cup vodka (or to taste). Heat the mixture over moderate heat. The goal isn’t to cook the concoction, but rather to warm it up.

Divide evenly amongst two to three mugs, add whipped cream. How easy was that?

Decaf Affogato Martini

Last but not least is the decaf affogato martini. As you might expect, it is ice cream with a coffee- and alcohol kick.

Add 2 ounces of vanilla vodka into a shaker along with a 1 decaf coffee pod and one ounce of Kahlua. Include 3 or 4 ice cubes and share with vigour. Pour the alcoholic mixture over ice cream in a martini glass. Add any topics you like including caramel, salt, cocoa powered, or even cherry.