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What is Kahlúa?
Made with 100% Arabica coffee beans and rum, Kahlúa coffee liqueur is one of the main ingredients in many of the world’s favorite co*cktails. From the White Russian, Black Russian and Mudslide, to the co*cktail du jour… the Espresso Martini! Plus many more classics, old and new.
Brunch, lunch, evening drinks, or whenever—Kahlúa helps turn the average into the extraordinary (and any coffee into a delicious coffee co*cktail).
Where can I buy Kahlúa?
To view a list of retailers in your area, simply click ‘BUY’ in the top menu.
What does Kahlúa taste like?
Kahlúa Original boasts the deep, rich flavour of real black coffee, roasted chestnut and indulgent sweet butter.
What is the colour of a Kahlúa product?
Deep coffee brown.
Is the coffee in Kahlúa a flavoring?
No, our products are made with 100% Arabica coffee beans and rum.
Does Kahlúa contain Caffeine?
Yep. Kahlúa contains about 100 ppm caffeine, which means about 100ml/ litre of product. So, for a standard 1.5 oz drink of Kahlúa there would be about 5 mg of caffeine.
Just to put it in perspective, an 8 oz brewed coffee can contain up to about 200mg of caffeine.
How do you drink Kahlúa?
Kahlúa can be enjoyed on the rocks (try aWhite Russian), over ice cream (try anAffogato Martini), mixed within a hot drink (try aKahlúa CoffeeorKahlúa Hot Cocoa), or used within baking recipes. You can also try mixing up one of our popular recipes, the classicEspresso Martini.
What can you mix Kahlúa with?
There are many delicious mixers which Kahlúa work well with.
Some options include:
Absolut Vodka
Heavy cream
Coffee (e.g Espresso, iced coffee, cold brew)
Ginger Ale
Tonic water
Milk
Club Soda
Visit our drinks pageherefor full coffee co*cktail recipes.
Can I add Kahlúa to my coffee?
Yes, you must!Hereare some delicious classic coffee drink recipes containing Kahlúa.
Where can I find recipes for Kahlúa co*cktails and drinks?
Can your Kahlúa drink recipes be made at home?
Yes, all our drink recipes are easy-to-make, and perfect for at home mixing. You can view them allhere. You can also check out ourYoutube channelfor easy how-to-mix videos.
Should Kahlúa be refrigerated?
No, but we recommend to store it in a cool dry place once opened.
What percentage of alcohol is in Kahlúa Original?
20%
Where can I find the nutritional info for Kahlúa?
The Nutritional Info for Kahlúa products can be found under each product.
For other bottles, gohereand click on the product you’re interested in, then click on “View Nutritional Information”.
What’s the production date of my bottle?
To find out the production date of your bottle, just drop us an email below with the LOT code of the bottle and pictures of the front and back label, and we’ll help you find out the production date. The LOT code is a combination of letters and numbers and usually lasered onto the glass or the label.
Does Kahlúa go bad?
For Kahlúa Original, we recommend a shelf life of 4 years.
Actually, the product will be good for many more years, but the coffee impact fades over time so it won’t give you the full flavor impact. Also, if you were to receive an old bottle of Kahlúa, you have to make sure it has never been opened or tampered with.
What’s the shelf life of the Kahlúa Flavors?
The Kahlúa Flavors have a recommended shelf life of 2 years.
What’s the shelf life of the Kahlúa Ready-to-drink (RTD’s)?
The Kahlúa RTD’s have a recommended shelf life of 1 year.
Does Kahlúa contain dairy (milk or cream)?
No, Kahlúa Original does not contain milk, cream or any milk derived ingredients.
Kahlúa Espresso Martini RTD’s and Kahlúa Nitro Cold Brew RTD’s also do not contain milk or cream.
Please note, these products are lactose free, but not acceptable for a vegan diet.
However, Kahlúa Mudslide RTD, White Russian RTD, Vanilla White Russian RTD, and Kahlua with Milk RTD do contain milk and/or milk proteins.
Does Kahlúa contain nuts?
Nope! There are no nuts, coconut or tree nuts of any kind in Kahlúa Original and Flavors.
However, RTD cans should be checked individually. Just contact us below.
Is Kahlúa Vegan?
Kahlúa Original, Kahlúa Flavors and Kahlúa Ready-To-Drink (RTD’s) are NOT acceptable for a vegan diet.
Does Kahlúa contain allergens?
No, Kahlúa Original and Kahlúa Flavors do not contain any allergens.
For more specific information based on your country of residence, just contact us below.
Is Kahlúa Gluten free?
The processes of distillation should eliminate cereal proteins from distilled spirits drinks and therefore distilled drinks are generally accepted for a gluten-free diet.
We do not add any known gluten ingredients inKahlúa Originalor the Kahlúa Flavors. Please note however, that we cannot offer specific advice, and recommend that you discuss these matters with your medical or dietetic advisors.
How many calories are there in Kahlúa?
To view information on calories, go here, click on the product of interest, and then click on ‘Nutritional information’.
What can I use in substitute for Kahlúa?
Although our coffee co*cktail recipes have recommended measurements based on Kahlúa, for non-alcoholic substitions, you can try using coffee, chocolate extract or coffee flavored syrup.
Is Kahlúa Kosher?
No, Kahlúa is not a Kosher certified product.
Do Kahlúa sell coffee pods?
Not directly, but we have a licencing partnership with Keurig, who are the producers of such pods. You can purchase Kahlúa Coffee pods using this link –https://www.keurig.com/Beverages/Light-Roast/Original-Coffee/p/Original-Coffee-K-Cup-Kahlua:24_CTOur Kahlúa Original Coffee pods are master roasted using 100% Arabica beans chosen for their superior quality and unique characteristics, ensuring a rich and lively flavor.
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