Christmas Boozy Coffee

You can use any type of milk you like to make this winter coffee recipe.
Dairy milk: 2% or whole milk are both great options. If you’d like to make it extra decadent, use half-and-half!
Non-dairy milk: Oat milk or almond milk are both good alternatives to dairy milk. If you have another non-dairy milk preference, go for it!

According to Kahlua’s website, Kahlua has a shelf life of 4-years. They say it’s actually ok to enjoy longer but the coffee flavor tends to fade.

No, but it is recommended that it is stored in a cool, dry place. Also make sure the cap of your Kahlua is put on tightly in between enjoying this liqueur.

Assuming it is stored properly, peppermint liqueur has a long shelf life (think years). The flavor may degrade over time, though, so best to enjoy this winter coffee often to avoid that! To properly store schnapps, ensure your bottle is tightly closed and stored in a cool and dry area away from direct sunlight.

I recommend using the classic, long sprinkles (sometimes called jimmies) for your holiday coffee.

No, but adding the whipped topping to your boozy Christmas coffee definitely adds to the decadence of this drink (and gives you a surface for more sprinkles). However, it’s your holiday beverage, so enjoy it however you’d like!

While our boozy Christmas coffee recipes uses a combination of peppermint schnapps and kahlua to give us a peppermint mocha vibe, there are lots of options for alcohol to mix into coffee. Irish Whiskey (like Jameson) is what’s used in an Irish Coffee, Irish Cream (like Baileys) is another popular mix-in as it’s already creamy, and I personally love using various cream liqueurs (like RumChata, a bourbon cream, or one of the various fun-flavored Baileys). Nutty liqueurs are also nice options. Amaretto adds an almond flavoring (what I’ll use if I’m making an affogato), while Frangelico adds a pop of hazelnut.