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Mexico's most famous export to the cocktail glass - Kahlúa is the coffee liqueur that has defined the taste of coffee and rum for more than 85 years and still sits at the heart of classics like the White Russian.

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Kahlúa is a Mexican coffee liqueur made from rum, sugar and arabica coffee beans from the Veracruz region, bottled at 16% ABV.

Kahlúa was created in 1936 in Veracruz, Mexico, a region renowned for its high-quality arabica coffee, and the liqueur is today owned by the French spirits company Pernod Ricard. Kahlúa is the world's best-selling coffee liqueur.

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Kahlúa has a rich, sweet taste of roasted coffee beans with a hint of caramel and a soft warmth from the rum underneath. The flavour is round and slightly bitter in the finish, making it perfect for balancing sweeter ingredients in a cocktail.

Specifikationer

Name: Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
Producer: Kahlúa (Pernod Ricard)
Country: Mexico
Type: Coffee liqueur
Main ingredients: Rum, sugar, arabica coffee
ABV: 16%
Size: 70 cl
EAN no.: 7610594454399
Serving suggestion: Enjoy on the rocks or as the base in cocktails such as White Russian and Espresso Martini

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Coffee · Sweet · Round · Caramel

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Kahlúa's name comes from a word in Mexico's original Nahuatl language meaning 'house of the Acolhua people', and the liqueur has been a bar staple since 1936.

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Frequently asked questions about Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur

What is Kahlúa made from?

Kahlúa is a Mexican coffee liqueur made from rum, sugar and arabica coffee beans from the Veracruz region, bottled at 16% ABV.

Which cocktails does Kahlúa suit?

Kahlúa is the classic base in drinks such as the White Russian, Black Russian and Espresso Martini, where it adds a rich coffee flavour. See our White Russian recipe here.

How is Kahlúa best served?

Kahlúa is best enjoyed on the rocks as a simple dessert drink or mixed into cocktails with vodka and cream.

Who produces Kahlúa?

Kahlúa was created in 1936 in Veracruz, Mexico, and is today owned by the French spirits company Pernod Ricard.

Is Kahlúa the same as Tia Maria?

No, although both are coffee liqueurs, Kahlúa is based on rum and Mexican arabica coffee, while Tia Maria has its own recipe and origin from Jamaica.