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Irish Inspired Caffeine-Packed Drinks

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Black Insomnia UK
March 13, 2023

Get ready to feel the luck of the Irish coursing through your veins with our St. Patrick's Day inspired caffeine-packed beverages. We've blended tradition and innovation to create the perfect drinks for the occasion. Whether you're celebrating the holiday or just in need of an extra boost, these recipes will have you feeling lucky and energized all day long. Let's raise a toast to the luck of the Irish and the power of caffeine!

Baileys Irish Cream Affogato

Looking for a new way to enjoy Black Insomnia coffee? Try an affogato, a dessert made by pouring a hot shot of espresso over a scoop of ice cream or gelato, resulting in a decadent treat that's not too sweet. To enhance the espresso, we recommend using an espresso chip ice cream, but feel free to use any complementary flavor. And for an Irish twist, add a shot of Baileys to transform your affogato into a delicious Irish coffee.

Ingredients:

Steps:

  • 1) Using your Black Insomnia whole beans or Espresso capsules, brew a hot shot of espresso.
  • 2) Add 2 scoops of ice cream/gelato to an Irish coffee mug.
  • 3) Pour the hot espresso and a splash of Baileys Irish Cream over the ice cream.
  • 4) Enjoy immediately!

Irish Cream Cold Brew

Want to add a little Irish twist to the world's first coffee-based energy drink? Look no further than our Irish Cream Cold Brew recipe. This luxurious cold brew combines the smooth and creamy flavors of Irish cream liqueur with a powerful extreme caffeine boost, creating an all-in-one refreshing and energizing beverage.

You will need:

Steps:

  • 1) Pour Black Insomnia’s unsweetened ready-to-drink cold brew into a glass and add water and Irish cream syrup.
  • 2) Use a milk frother to froth the skim milk and vanilla syrup.
  • 3) Add the cold foam to the top of the cold brew coffee and sprinkle with cocoa powder to finish. Enjoy!

Kahlua and Irish Whiskey Frozen Cocktail

What better way to celebrate St Patricks Day than with our extra caffeinated twist on the Kahlua and Irish Whiskey Frozen Cocktail? This is the perfect dessert cocktail to keep you awake and energised for the occasion. This cocktail is a successful deviation from the norm, where the Irish Liqueur adds richness and flavor without being too overpowering. So, make sure you add it to your rotation for St. Patrick's Day and celebrate with a little bit of Irish Whiskey in your glass.

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces of Black Insomnia espresso coffee (cooled) for an extra energy boost
  • 2 cups of ice
  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 1.5 ounces of Irish whiskey
  • 2 ounces of Kahlua for a coffee liqueur flavor
  • Shaved chocolate or cocoa nibs to garnish

Steps:

  • 1) Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • 2) Pour the blended cocktail into chilled rocks glasses.
  • 3) Add a touch of indulgence by garnishing with shaved chocolate or cocoa nibs. Enjoy!

As you enjoy the invigorating sips of your Irish inspired, caffeine-packed drinks, let's raise our glasses and mugs to the luck of the Irish and the power of a good cocktail and coffee to make any day better. May your glass never be empty, and your spirits always be high. Here's to good company, great drinks, and unforgettable memories. Sláinte!

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Black Insomnia UK
March 13, 2023
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