Kahlúa® Liqueur
The exact origins of the KAHLÚA LIQUEUR recipe are a matter of debate. Those that contend it originated in Morocco, point to the Moorish archway depicted on the label as one piece of evidence.

What is known, however, is that Kahlúa has been made in Mexico for nearly a century and that it steadfastly remains one of the best-selling liqueurs in the world.

Kahlúa is made from a base of distilled sugar cane that is steeped with vanilla and mountain-grown Mexican coffee. The liqueur has a deep brown color, a velvety smooth texture and a freshly ground coffee bouquet. Kahlúa’s well-rounded body delivers the rich flavors of roasted coffee, cocoa and mint. While moderately sweet, it is never cloying or overbearing. The liqueur has a long, flavorful finish.

Kahlúa was first imported into the United States after the repeal of prohibition and quickly became a favorite with this country’s mixologists. One of the liqueur’s strong suits is that it mixes with a seemingly endless combination of products.

As testimony to its nearly universal mixability, Kahlúa is one of the most frequently used ingredients in this or any other drink guide. Without it, much of American mixology simply isn’t possible. Obviously this is a “must have” product.