Kahlua French Cocktail Recipe

Experience the sophisticated Kahlúa French Cocktail, a Toronto classic invented by Brad Gubbins, senior instructor at the Toronto Institute of Bartending, and featured in the Toronto Star! This tantalizingly smooth and subtly sweet cocktail is perfect for a sophisticated evening or a special occasion. Impress your friends with this easy-to-make, yet elegant drink.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 95.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kahlua French Cocktail

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How to Make Kahlua French Cocktail

  1. Combine 1.5 oz Kahlúa, 1 oz Fresh Orange Juice, and 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add 0.5 oz Simple Syrup (or to taste) to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice.
  4. Shake vigorously until well-chilled (about 15 seconds).
  5. Double strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  6. Garnish with a lime wheel or a thin orange peel expressed over the drink.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

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