Yash Lakhan
April 17, 2025
Coffee cocktails and trifles provide combinations that blend sweetness with the complexity of java – similar to layers in the dessert made of cake, cream and fruit. This pairing is also suitable as a final course to conclude a meal, where drinks introduce a bittersweet note to the richness of the dessert, collectively presenting an innovative spin. *All concoctions listed use 30ml liquor measurements. Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
Celebrating the combination of smooth custard and berries against the well-rounded bitterness of espresso, the trifle softens the latter’s assertive profile with smooth hints of liqueur for a layered effect on the palate.
A unique combination of sharp coffee and vermouth that cuts through deep chocolate layers, the cocktail mirrors the manner in which dark cocoa and cream play off of one other.
Tropical fruit, light sponge and creamy textures meet coconut rum and cold brew to create a multi-layered profile, where nutty richness and zesty acidity complement the vibrant medley.
This tart drink offsets sweet-tangy lemon curd with coffee liqueur, where the citrus essence complements the robust roasted depth of the pour, making for a bright contrast of smooth notes.
A pairing that captures the richness of cinnamon spiced sponge and caramelised fruit scented with nutmeg and cloves, is matched by frothy, sweetened coffee – whose flavours unravel with each sip.
A blend that features caramelised banana and custard layers infused with vanilla liqueur and espresso, finds similar profiles in the cocktail where sweet vanilla spice mingles with coffee for a rich, smooth combination.