This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kahlúa. The opinions and text are all mine.
When it comes to entertaining guests for the holidays, the menu always come together pretty easily for me. But beverages are another story...
Beer is a no-brainer. But I'm not particularly fond of beer myself, and I always like to make sure that I have something on hand that will appeal to all of my guests.
Which is why I always have a bottle of Kahlúa on hand. It's a fantastically versatile liqueur to keep on hand for get-togethers, especially when there are so many easy recipes that utilize it.
One of my favorites is this uncomplicated Kahlúa club soda cocktail. Mixing it up is nearly effortless - I mean it's literally just Kahlua and soda... AND pairs well with just about anything!
Simply combine two parts of your favorite flavor of Kahlúa with four parts chilled club soda. Pour over a tall glass of ice and serve. How easy is that?!?
Printable Recipe ↓
Kahlúa Club Soda Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 parts Kahlúa original liqueur
- 4 parts club soda - chilled
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour Kahlúa into the glass, followed by the club soda.
- Stir and enjoy!
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Quick and easy cocktails such as this Kahlúa and club soda allow you the convenience of serving guests quickly so that you can spend more time enjoying their company this holiday season!
If you love this Kahlúa club soda cocktail, you'll also love these other Kahlúa drink recipes that I created in partnership with Kahlúa. Bottoms up!
- Kahlúa Root Beer Float - what happens when you mix a classic root beer float with Kahlúa French Vanilla? Magic, that's what!
- Kahlúa Peppermint Espresso Martini - this minty espresso martini, garnished with crushed peppermint candies, is the perfect elegant holiday cocktail!
JOSEPH KELLER says
That would be a 'Kahlua Rickey' and is improved by adding a twist of lemon peel. Club soda and a liquor is a 'rickey', as in gin ricky (usuually garnished with a lemon twist, vodka rickey (usually garnished with a lime twist), rum rickey (usaually garnished with a lime slice).
The rickey seems to have gone out of fashion in the 1960's. Created in the 1880's : "Origins of the Gin Rickey The Gin Rickey is often attributed to Joe Rickey, a lobbyist and bartender who worked in Washington D.C. in the late 19th century. According to legend, Rickey created the drink in the 1880s as a way to enjoy gin without the sweetness of traditional cocktails. "
The popularity seems to have slowly declined in Americans as the desire for sweet drinks developed, largely brought on by sweet cola drinks. A sad trend and growing loss.
Tara Kuczykowski says
Thanks for the quick history lesson, Joseph! I'll have to make some updates to this recipe to include this info.
Mo says
Tastes even better if you squeeze a lemon or lime into it - cuts the sweetness!
Tara Kuczykowski says
Thanks for sharing! Will have to try this.