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Halcyon's chocolate espresso martini
Halcyon's chocolate espresso martini
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Wake Up With 8 Coffee Cocktails in Austin

Booze plus caffeine equals a good night.

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Halcyon's chocolate espresso martini
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Both coffee and booze are important to Austinites. So of course, there are bars that combine those two crucial beverages into coffee cocktails. Drink all day and night long with these coffee-based options, including the array of choices from Halcyon, a cold brew version from Odd Duck, and Irish lattes from Rio Rita. If your favorite boozy coffee drink is missing below, let us know on the tipline or in the comments below.

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Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge

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Late night coffee destination Halcyon has an entire bar menu dedicated to boozy espresso cocktails. This includes the Long Island Iced Coffee, limited to two per person.

Odd Duck

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For a chilled option, the Katon’s Coffee uses cold brew and lime for a citrus twist.

Swift's Attic

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Swift’s Attic’s take on the Irish coffee is the Irish-o-fee! made with Chinese bitters, cocoa powder, and cold brew.

Half Step

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Take advantage of the bartender’s choice at Half Step and order the White Russian, which is mixed with coffee liqueur.

Try the off-the-menu Black Bomber, with gin, simple syrup, and a shot of espresso topped with absinthe. For a frothier drink, go for the Legend Continues, made with a whole egg, orange juice, dark rum, and coffee liqueur.

LaV makes ordering a cocktail and coffee for brunch easier by combining the two in the Coffee Manhattan, made with coffee-infused amaro.

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Carl Rides Again, the North Loop bar’s coffee drink, uses mole bitter and coffee liqueur, along with bourbon and vermouth.

Rio Rita

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The Irish lattes, made with honey and milk, at Rio Rita are good to drink in the hot sun or sip in a cold room. [Photo: Rio Rita/Facebook]

Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge

Late night coffee destination Halcyon has an entire bar menu dedicated to boozy espresso cocktails. This includes the Long Island Iced Coffee, limited to two per person.

Odd Duck

For a chilled option, the Katon’s Coffee uses cold brew and lime for a citrus twist.

Swift's Attic

Swift’s Attic’s take on the Irish coffee is the Irish-o-fee! made with Chinese bitters, cocoa powder, and cold brew.

Half Step

Take advantage of the bartender’s choice at Half Step and order the White Russian, which is mixed with coffee liqueur.

Peché

Try the off-the-menu Black Bomber, with gin, simple syrup, and a shot of espresso topped with absinthe. For a frothier drink, go for the Legend Continues, made with a whole egg, orange juice, dark rum, and coffee liqueur.

La V

LaV makes ordering a cocktail and coffee for brunch easier by combining the two in the Coffee Manhattan, made with coffee-infused amaro.

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Carl Rides Again, the North Loop bar’s coffee drink, uses mole bitter and coffee liqueur, along with bourbon and vermouth.

Rio Rita

The Irish lattes, made with honey and milk, at Rio Rita are good to drink in the hot sun or sip in a cold room. [Photo: Rio Rita/Facebook]

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