Celebrating National Coffee Day – September 29th
September 29th is National Coffee Day, a day to be celebrated by coffee lovers around the world! As coffee fans ourselves, we want to celebrate this holiday with you. At Old Tennessee Distilling Co., our adult version of coffee offers a different kick than your typical morning cup of joe. In honor of National Coffee Day, here are some of our favorite drinks that will give you a rush of caffeine all day long (as long as you’re not driving, of course).
French Vanilla Iced Coffee
Iced coffee is a popular favorite during the warmer months, but we like to add something a little extra to our iced coffee to keep us feeling warm when the temperatures start to drop.
2 oz Dumplin Creek French Vanilla Moonshine
1 C. Iced Coffee
1 oz half and half
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
Fill a large glass with ice, combine all ingredients, stir and top with whipped cream.
Espresso Martini
This drink is the perfect after-dinner pick-me-up when you don’t want to fall behind on a night out with your friends.
4 oz Dumplin Creek Vodka
1 oz Old Tennessee Distilling Co. Crème Brule Cream Liqueur
4 oz espresso
Whipped cream
Coffee beans
Instructions:
Add vodka, cream liqueur, and espresso to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain mixture into a martini glass and top with whipped cream and garnish with a few coffee beans.
Caribbean Coffee
When we add “Caribbean” to the name you know we have to put rum in this drink!
1 oz Thunder Road Renegade Rum
½ oz Old Tennessee Distilling Co. Butterscotch Cream Liqueur
6 oz hot black coffee
Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
Add rum and liqueur into a coffee cup and fill with hot coffee. Top with whipped cream if desired.
The Tennessee Classic
This simple classic doesn’t need much, just some good old-fashioned Tennessee whiskey and a hot cup of coffee to sip on.
1 oz Butcher’s Bourbon
½ oz Old Tennessee Distilling Co. Honey Peach Cream Liqueur
6 oz hot coffee
Instructions:
Preheat a coffee mug and add bourbon and liqueur to the mug. Add in hot coffee and enjoy.
Spiked Salted Caramel Coffee
A drink so good you will need a large cup of coffee the following day!
2 oz Dumplin Creek Caramelicious Moonshine
2 teaspoons salted caramel sauce
1 oz half and half
Coffee
Whipped cream
Caramel sauce drizzle
Sea salt
Instructions:
In a coffee mug, combine the moonshine, salted caramel sauce, half and half, and fill to the brim with coffee. Top with whipped cream, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt for garnish.
If you are a coffee lover looking to add a twist to your favorite drinks, visit Old Tennessee Distillery Co. and celebrate National Coffee Day with us. If you are brewing up some of our delicious coffee-inspired beverages with your friends, tag us on social media. Don’t forget to save some of that coffee you are brewing to warm up for the morning after – you might need it!
