Move over espresso martinis; this is the coffee cocktail you should be making. First off, it tastes better. Second, making for a single serving or in a large batch is much easier.
It works great for a brunch pick-me-up cocktail or as the drink for the 1989 course of a Taylor Swift Eras-themed dinner party.
It’s a straightforward cocktail. It’s easy to make as a single serving or in a giant batch for serving. It’s a slightly sweet, creamy, but balanced cocktail.
What’s the Taylor Swift connection?
In the song Blank Space, there is an all-time most misquoted line. The majority of fans (including Taylor Swift’s mom) thought the line was:
All the lonely Starbucks lovers
Spoiler alert it is not. Taylor even teased her fans about it on Twitter in a since-deleted tweet, saying:
The actual lyric makes more and less sense at the same time. The verse goes:
If the high was worth the pain
Got a long list of ex-lovers
They'll tell you I'm insane
'Cause you know, I love the players
And you love the game
“Starbucks Lover” Cold Brew Cocktail
Serving Size: 1
- 1.25 oz Bourbon
- .5 oz Triple sec
- 2.5 oz Cold brew coffee (the stronger, the better)
- .5 oz Maple syrup
- .5-1 oz Heavy Cream or Half-Half
- Cinnamon Stick for Garnish
- Ice for shaking and serving
Let’s Make It (single serving)
Combine bourbon, triple sec, cold brew, and maple syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake the cocktail hard.
Strain into a short glass over ice.
Slowly pour the cream (or half-half) over the top.
Add a cinnamon stick for garnish.
Tip: if you heat up the cinnamon stick with a little fire or dry toast it in a pan, it will be 10x more aromatic and flavorful
Enjoy!
“Starbucks Lover” Large Batch Recipe!
This drink is incredibly easy to make ahead in a large batch.
Serving: 6
- 7.5 oz Bourbon
- 3 oz Triple Sec
- 15 oz Cold Brew (the stronger, the better)
- 3 oz Maple Syrup
- 3-6 oz Heavy Cream or Half-Half
- 6 Cinnamon Sticks for garnish
- Ice for drinks
Let’s Make It
Combine bourbon, triple sec, cold brew, and maple syrup in a large pitcher. Stir vigorously. You can place this in the fridge until it’s time to serve.
To serve, fill a short glass with ice. Pour cocktail mixture 3/4 full and then top off with heavy cream or half-half.
Stick in a Cinnamon stick for garnish.
Tip: if you heat up the cinnamon stick with a little fire or dry toast it in a pan, it will be 10x more aromatic and flavorful