5 Delicious Coffee Drinks with Non-Alcoholic Spirits

Coffee and cocktails go great together, and with the growing range of non-alcoholic spirits, it's now possible to make sophisticated coffee drinks without alcohol, but still with the distinctive flavour of rum, gin or vodka. Here are our top tips for making flavourful coffee drinks with non-alcoholic alternatives - perfect for those who want to enjoy a festive drink without alcohol!

1. Alcoholic Espresso Martini

A classic Espresso Martini is usually made with vodka and coffee liqueur, but you can easily make it without alcohol by using non-alcoholic spirits.

Ingredients:

40 ml alkoholfri vodka (som fx Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Vodka)
20 ml non-alcoholic coffee liqueur (e.g. Lyre's Coffee Liqueur)
30 ml freshly brewed espresso
10 ml sugar syrup
Ice cubes

Tip: Shake all ingredients together in a shaker with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans for a classic finish. You'll get the same delicious, frothy cocktail, but without the alcohol.

2. Non-alcoholic Irish Coffee

Irish Coffee is a classic that usually combines coffee, whiskey and whipped cream. Here's a non-alcoholic version that still has the warm and rich flavour of whiskey.

Ingredients:

40 ml non-alcoholic whiskey (try Lyre's American Malt)
150 ml strong brewed coffee
1 tsp brown sugar or cane sugar
Light whipped cream

Tip: Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee, add the non-alcoholic whiskey and stir well. Carefully pour in the lightly whipped whipped cream to create a nice layer on top. This non-alcoholic Irish Coffee is perfect for a cold evening.

3. Non-alcoholic Cold Brew Mojito

Cold Brew Mojito is a fresh and caffeine-rich take on the classic mojito. By using cold brew coffee and non-alcoholic rum, you get an exciting flavour combination.

Ingredients:

40 ml non-alcoholic rum (e.g. Lyre's White Cane Spirit)
100 ml cold brew coffee
Fresh mint
1 tbsp cane sugar
20 ml fresh lime juice
Ice cubes
Danish water

Tip: Muddle mint and sugar in the bottom of a glass. Add lime juice, rum and cold brew coffee. Fill the glass with ice, top up with sparkling water and stir gently. This refreshing coffee drink is perfect on a hot summer day.

4. Non-alcoholic Coffee Negroni

The Negroni is a popular cocktail that combines gin, vermouth and Campari. In this version, we add coffee to give the drink an extra dimension and use non-alcoholic gin to keep it non-alcoholic.

Ingredients:

30 ml non-alcoholic gin (e.g. Lyre's Dry London Spirit)
30 ml non-alcoholic vermouth (such as Lyre's Apéritif Rosso)
30 ml freshly brewed espresso or cold brew coffee
10 ml sugar syrup
Ice cubes
Orange peel for decoration

Tip: Stir all ingredients together in a glass with ice and garnish with a twist of orange zest. This version of Negroni is a bittersweet coffee drink with deep flavours, perfect for a festive evening.

5. alcoholfri white russian

White Russian is a creamy cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream. The non-alcoholic version is just as delicious, but without alcohol.

Ingredients:

40 ml alkoholfri vodka (som Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Vodka)
20 ml non-alcoholic coffee liqueur (e.g. Lyre's Coffee Liqueur)
30 ml cream or plant-based cream
Ice cubes

Tip: Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into a glass with ice and top with the cream. Stir gently to make the drink creamy and smooth. The non-alcoholic White Russian is a sweet and rich coffee drink that can be enjoyed for dessert or as a cosy drink.

Extra tips for coffee drinks with non-alcoholic spirits

Use quality coffee: Coffee drinks require high-quality coffee to bring out the best flavour. Here at Homeroast.dk we recommend using freshly roasted beans and a good brewing method for the most intense coffee flavour.

Experiment with flavour combinations: non-alcoholic spirits come in many different varieties - from gin and rum to whisky and liqueurs. Experiment with different types and see which flavours work best with your coffee.

Turn them into dessert drinks: Many of these coffee drinks can easily be turned into dessert drinks by adding whipped cream, ice cream or chocolate syrup. Perfect for ending a dinner in a sweet and flavoursome way.