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    Kentucky Coffee with Maple Simple Syrup

    Published: Sep 21, 2022 · Modified: May 23, 2023 by Lynne Kenton · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    Kentucky Coffee with Maple Simple Syrup is an iced alcoholic drink with a caffeinated kick! This coffee and bourbon cocktail is sweetened with a homemade Maple Simple Syrup and is easy to make at home! Coffee drinks never get old! Looking for a new, twist on coffee? Try this Maple Pecan Coffee with Cold Brew or this Butter Pecan Coffee Milkshake! Pouring Maple Coffee Cocktail out of a cocktail shaker into a whiskey glass Do you ever get bored of grabbing a beer from the refrigerator or pouring yourself a glass of wine? Sometimes, it feels like making a cocktail is too much work after a long day. I totally get that! When you are tired and need a little pick me up, try this Kentucky Coffee with Maple Simple Syrup! Make the simple syrup ahead of time (don't worry, you can use it in other recipes!) and all you have to do is pour, shake and drink!

    Coffee Drink Details

    Level of Difficulty: Simple! For this recipe, you only have to make the Maple Simple Syrup. All this entails is mixing the ingredients on the stove. Brew coffee. Then, mix the ingredients together, shake, pour and enjoy! Flavor: This Kentucky Coffee has a lightly sweet flavor combined with floral notes from the bourbon. The coffee gives the cocktail a nutty flavor. You do not taste strong alcohol in this drink. Time: If all of the ingredients are prepared (coffee brewed and cooled and Maple Simple Syrup made), this recipe takes about 5 minutes to mix up. The Maple Simple Syrup takes about 10 minutes to make. I recommend brewing the coffee ahead of time so that it has time to cool.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Coffee: Use a coffee that you enjoy drinking! I recommend using Coffee Rendezbrew's Dewey Beach Roast. This roast has bourbon and pecan flavor notes and pairs perfectly with the bourbon and Maple Simple Syrup!
    • Bourbon: Just like with the coffee, use a bourbon that you enjoy drinking! I used Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon because I enjoy the nutty hints. I don't recommend using a flavored bourbon as the flavor may compete with the Maple Simple Syrup.
    • Water
    • Maple Syrup: Use authentic maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
    • Brown Sugar
    • Maple Nut Sugar: I chose to use this Maple Nut Sugar from Coffee Rendezbrew in the Maple Simple Syrup and to rim my whiskey glass. I like how the sweet nuttiness compliments the coffee cocktail. If you cannot find this sugar, replace with brown sugar.

    How To Make

    1. Brew Coffee. This Kentucky Coffee is served chilled. I recommend brewing your coffee ahead of time and allowing to cool to room temperature or refrigerating before you make the cocktail.
    2. Make Maple Simple Syrup. This step can be done ahead of time. Add water, maple syrup, brown sugar and Maple Nut Sugar to a small pot and turn heat to medium. Allow water to warm and stir to combine the water with the maple syrup and the sugars. Once bubbles begin to form, remove pot from the heat and let cool. While the syrup cools, it will thicken. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
    3. Combine Cocktail. Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Add coffee, bourbon and Maple Simple Syrup. Shake cocktail shaker for about 15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker becomes cold. Pour coffee cocktail over ice in a whiskey glass.
    4. Enjoy your Bourbon Coffee Cocktail! 
    Grabbing a maple coffee cocktail with bourbon- the perfect afternoon pick me up!

    What kind of coffee should I use in a coffee cocktail?

    Use a coffee that you enjoy and that pairs with the alcohol in the coffee! In this Kentucky Coffee, I chose a coffee that has bourbon and pecan notes. This perfectly paired with the nutty Maple Simple Syrup. Try the coffee here!

    What else can I do with Maple Simple Syrup?

    Use Maple Simple Syrup to replace the sugar in your coffee or tea, on top of ice cream, pancakes or waffles. Another option is to mix the Maple Simple Syrup with butter when sautéing vegetables. The Maple Simple Syrup can be kept in refrigerated for up to 3 weeks (if it last's that long).

    What is a Kentucky Coffee?

    A Kentucky Coffee is a coffee cocktail that mixes bourbon and coffee. This cocktail is similar to an Irish Coffee that mixes whiskey and coffee.

    Expert Tips

    • If you are looking for more caffeine, use cold brew coffee instead of cooled drip coffee!
    • Prepare the Maple Simple Syrup ahead of time so that you can quickly whip up this Kentucky Coffee!
    Looking for another cocktail recipe? Try one of these!  Spiked Cranberry Lemonade (Fisher's Island Copycat Recipe)  Chai Cider Whiskey Party Cosmopolitans (Large Batch Recipe) If you make this recipe, please leave a comment and tag @delmarvaliciousdishes on Instagram. Cheers!

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    Maple Coffee Cocktail with Bourbon and a Maple Nut Sugar rim
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    Kentucky Coffee with Maple Simple Syrup

    Kentucky Coffee with Maple Simple Syrup is an iced alcoholic drink with a caffeinated kick! This coffee and bourbon cocktail is sweetened with a homemade Maple Simple Syrup and is easy to make at home!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 105kcal
    Author: Lynne Kenton

    Equipment

    • 1 Cocktail Shaker

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz Coffee Cold or Room Temperature
    • 1-2 oz Bourbon
    • ½ - 1 oz Maple Simple Syrup
    • Maple Nut Sugar to rim on glass Optional

    Maple Nut Simple Syrup Recipe

    • 1 cup Water
    • ½ cup Maple Syrup
    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
    • ¼ cup Maple Nut Sugar

    Instructions

    Maple Bourbon Coffee Cocktail

    • Combine coffee, bourbon and Maple Simple Syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
    • Shake to blend until the outside of the cocktail shaker is cold (about 15 seconds).
    • Rim a whiskey glass with maple nut sugar.
    • Serve cocktail over ice.

    Maple Nut Simple Syrup

    • Add water, maple syrup, brown sugar and maple nut sugar to a pot over medium heat.
    • Allow water to warm. Stir to combine brown sugar, maple nut sugar and maple syrup.
    • Once bubbles begin to form on the edge of the pot, remove from heat.
    • Let syrup cool. Store in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 65mg | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Giangi Townsend says

      September 22, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      My husband loves bourbon with his coffee, and I made this for him. He loved it and I love it too so much. Smooth and so yummy!
      Thank you.

      Reply
    2. Fede says

      September 26, 2022 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a new cocktail and was lucky to see your recipe. It was super delicious, and I loved its coffee flavor.

      Reply
    3. Cheryl Perry says

      September 27, 2022 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make. A hit with my dinner club👍👍
      Thanks.

      Reply
    4. estee chait says

      September 18, 2023 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      oh hello there! my beau has been obsessed with cocktails recently(i did a magazine feature with cocktail recipes and we have a major amount of alcohol at present in the bar), and i am always looking for fun ones to make!!! he is going to love this!!!

      Reply
      • delmarvaliciousdishes says

        September 18, 2023 at 6:41 pm

        I hope he loves it as much as I do! Cheers!

        Reply
    5. TAYLER ROSS says

      September 18, 2023 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      This cocktail was absolutely incredible! The maple nut simple syrup totally sent it over the top!

      Reply
      • delmarvaliciousdishes says

        September 18, 2023 at 6:40 pm

        I love it! Thank you.

        Reply
    6. Casey says

      September 18, 2023 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      This was an incredible cocktail! I made it with decaf because it was the evening, and it was a delicious end to a long day.

      Reply
      • delmarvaliciousdishes says

        September 18, 2023 at 6:40 pm

        Decaf is a great option 🙂

        Reply
    7. Chenee says

      September 18, 2023 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      This was the perfect after-dinner cocktail. The maple flavor shined through so nicely.

      Reply
      • delmarvaliciousdishes says

        September 18, 2023 at 6:40 pm

        Perfect for fall! I am glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    8. Kim says

      September 18, 2023 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious. I've never had a coffee cocktail before but I'm eager to try it!

      Reply
      • delmarvaliciousdishes says

        September 18, 2023 at 6:39 pm

        It is my favorite coffee cocktail!

        Reply

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