Kahlua ground coffee is a cool alcohol-free alternative to the famous coffee liquor and perfect for those that, like me, do not drink alcohol in any way and still want to enjoy Kahlua.
Keep reading for the details and some great recipes!
Kahlua Ground Coffee
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Kahlua ground coffee is a flavored ground coffee version of the famous Mexican coffee liqueur from Veracruz.
It is available in three main sizes, which are:
- 6 Oz (180 gram) bag.
- 10 oz (300 gram) bag.
- 12 Oz (360 gram) bag.
Kahlua ground coffee is available in a wide range of flavors, like:
- Kahlua Gourmet Black Russian Ground Coffee.
- Kahlua Gourmet French Vanilla Ground Coffee.
- Kahlua Gourmet Hazelnut Ground Coffee.
- Kahlua Original Gourmet Ground Coffee.
- Kahlua Gourmet Salted Caramel Ground Coffee.
- Kahlua Gourmet White Russian Ground Coffee.
The price ranges from US$10 to US$25 depending on the size of the bag and the flavor.
Read: Kahlua in coffee
Where To Buy Kahlua Ground Coffee
You can buy Kahlua ground coffee online from Amazon, eBay, Target and Walmart.
There are also a number of independent retailers online who will deliver to your home.
Oddly, at the time of writing Kahlua’s own website does not have Kahlua ground coffee for sale.
Kahlua Original Coffee Liqueur
The Original Kahlua coffee liqueur was first produced by Pedro Domecq in 1936. The objective when creating the new drinks was to use locally sourced ingredients from Mexico with Sugar for the rum, the Arabica coffee beans and the Vanilla that is used to flavor the beverage.
The name Kahlua is in dedication to the people of the local area in Veracruz; it means House of the Acolhua people in the Nahuatl language that the people spoke.
Jules Berman, nicknamed Mr Kahlua, was the first person to import the coffee liqueur to America.
You can enjoy Kahlua on its own, over ice or in a very extensive range of regular cocktails or as an integral ingredient in coffee cocktails.
Famous drinks with Kahlua Include:
- Black Russian.
- Brandy Alejandro.
- Bushwacker.
- Colorado Bulldog.
- Espresso Martini.
- Frozen Mudslide.
- Kahlua Sombrero.
- Mayan Chocolate.
- Mexican Coffee.
- Mexican Grasshopper.
- Mudslide.
- White Russian.
There are many more drinks that can be made with Kahlua.
Read: Coffee with Kahlua
Does Kahlua Coffee Have Alcohol?
Yes,
the original version of Kahlua coffee liqueur has 26.5% alcohol by volume (ABV).
The alcohol content of this beverage was reduced to 20% in 2004 and then to 16% in 2021.
There is a stronger version with 36% alcohol, Kahlua Especial.
The Kahlua coffee grounds and Keurig K Cups are both 100% alcohol-free.
Kahlua Coffee Recipe
Kahlua coffee is easy to make and requires very few ingredients. You can make it in a matter of minutes at home.
Let’s get to what ingredients you will need.
Kahlua Coffee Ingredients
- 2 Oz (60 ml) Coffee.
- 1 Oz (30 ml) Kahlua.
Kahlua Coffee Instructions
Add your Kahlua coffee liqueur to the bottom of your coffee cup. Pour your freshly brewed hot coffee on top of your Kahlua.
Mix well and add milk and sugar to taste.
Read: Kahlua coffee
Kahlua Black Russian Coffee
This is the older, bolder big brother of the white Russian. It’s taste, cool and absolutely lovely!
Kahlua Black Russian Coffee Ingredients
- 2 Oz (60 ml) Vodka.
- 1 Oz (30 ml) Kahlua.
- 1 Whole Cherry.
- Ice Cubes.
Kahlua Black Russian Coffee Instructions
Fill a whiskey glass with ice. Add your Vodka and Kahlua. Mix them together well. Garnish with a cherry.
Serve and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kahlua Ground Coffee
Does Kahlua Ground Coffee Have Alcohol?
Kahlua ground coffee and the Kahlua Coffee Keurig K Cup coffee pods are 100% alcohol-free.
It is only the bottle of Kahlua coffee liquor that contains alcohol.
Can I Put Kahlua In Coffee?
Yes, Kahlua in coffee can add a bold lively flavor and delicious notes of vanilla bean and lingering caramel flavors to your coffee beverage.
You can enjoy it similar to an Irish coffee but with Kahlua and top it with whipped cream.
What Does Kahlua Coffee Taste Like?
Kahlua has a lingering vanilla and caramel flavor and a bold strong coffee flavor from the 100% Arabica coffee beans.
Does Kahlua Have Sugar In It?
Yes, Kahlua gets its sweet taste from the 39.3 grams of sugar per 100 ml (3.33 Oz).
Can You drink 10 Year Old Kahlua?
The company that owns Kahlua recommends that you drink your bottle of Kahlua within 4 years of the production date.
At best, you can sniff test it for rancid or off scents, pour it to examine for any floater or mold and sip test to find out.
What Is The Main Alcohol In Kahlua?
Kahlua is a rum-based coffee liqueur and thus the main and only alcohol used is rum.
Has Kahlua Always Had Rum In It?
Yes, Kahlua has always had Rum, coffee and vanilla. The original creators of the beverage wanted to use the products that the country has in abundance when making the drink.
Is Kahlua Coffee Rum?
Kahlua is more of a rum coffee liqueur than a coffee rum drink. It’s known for being excellent in an Espresso Martini and a White Russian.
Final Thoughts – Kahlua Ground Coffee
Kahlua ground coffee is a great ready-made alternative to the coffee liquor that you can try if you don’t drink alcohol. You have a number of various flavors that you can try.
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