Afternoon
The "Afternoon" cocktail is a refreshing blend that captures the essence of a leisurely midday escape.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Collins Glass
- 5 ingredients
Afternoon
Ingredients
- Kahlua⅜ oz
- Baileys irish cream⅜ oz
- Frangelico1½
- Coffee1⅜ oz hot
- Cream
Method
- Build into a suiting glass, with no ice.
- Cream on top if wanted.
- Served directly.
What you need
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The hero bottle
A Mexican coffee liqueur made with arabica coffee, rum, sugar and vanilla. It's 20% ABV in the US and 16% in some markets, including the UK and Canada. Sweet coffee and caramel with vanilla behind it. It's more dessert than espresso.
See 28 Kahlua drinksWhere it comes from
The Afternoon cocktail emerged during the early 20th century as a refined aperitif for the afternoon social hour, reflecting the elegant cocktail culture of the Belle Époque period. This light and sophisticated drink became popular among the upper classes as a pre-dinner beverage that wouldn't overpower the palate before the evening meal.
Tips from the bar
- Use fresh lemon juice for optimal brightness
- stir well with ice for proper dilution
- serve in a chilled coupe glass for an elegant presentation
Twists worth trying
- Lazy Afternoon
- A lighter version with increased sparkling water for those preferring lower alcohol content
- Extended Afternoon
- A longer drink made with extended citrus and herbal notes
- Afternoon Blush
- A fruity variant with raspberry liqueur adding color and berry notes
What to eat with it
- Light pastries
- Smoked salmon canapés
- Aged cheeses
- Fresh fruit tarts
- Almond biscuits
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Afternoon?
A Afternoon is made with kahlua, baileys irish cream, frangelico, coffee, cream.
What glass do you use for a Afternoon?
Serve a Afternoon in a collins glass.
What does a Afternoon taste like?
Expect refreshing, fruity, floral.
What can I make with Kahlua?
We have 28 drinks built around Kahlua. See them all on the Kahlua page.
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