The first drinks with Kahlua were made in 1936, and since then the brand has undergone several mergers and acquisitions. Today, this popular coffee flavored and rum based drink made with sugar, vanilla bean and corn syrup, is produced by Pernod Ricard, the largest spirits distributor in the world. Drinks made with Kahlua include a Black Russian, baby Guinness, Spanish Coffee and Mudslide, and Kahlua is also widely used in cheesecake, ice cream and other desserts and cakes.
Prior to 1994, some Kahlua drinks had a 26.5 percent alcohol content, although since then 20 percent has been the norm. However, a 36 percent alcohol content drink was produced and available in liquor stores in the US, Canada and Australia in 2002. Kahlua Especial, as the drink was known, was less viscous and less sweet than the standard Kahlua and was produced from Arabica beans and grown in Veracruz, Mexico.
Kahlua cocktails and products typically have an alcohol content of twenty percent in most regions. In Ohio the content may be slightly higher. A higher end version sold in Australia, the U.S., and Canada, has a content of 36%. But, this version is only available in Mexico. It is less sweet and is especially helpful in increasing the metabolism of fat.
Many of the Drinks made with Kahlua include cream, milk, coffee, and chocolate. It may also be mixed with creme de'menthe,for a soothing, crisp taste. The drink is served in shot glasses. In Mexico it may come in chocolate cups, which can enhance the coffee flavor. Kahlua has caffeine, but only about a fourth of the amount in regular coffee. It would take quite a bit of Kahlua to feel the effects of the caffeine and the alcohol content would help negate those effects.
The ingredients that make up kahlua, such as sugar cane and coffee beans, are processed in a special way. They grow in the shade and are picked by hand. After picking, the coffee pods are broken down to extract the inner beans, which are then dried and husked. This means the outer, thin shell layer is removed. The coffee is then dried in large bags made from the same fabric ans feed sacks. The beans are then roasted to perfection.
When the sugar cane is harvested, the stalks are ground and the juice is extracted through boiling. This renders a substance known as molasses. Water and yeast are added to begin the fermentation process. The liquid is distilled when the sugar has converted to alcohol. This is a similar process to making other spirits. When the right level of alcohol, or proof, is attained, the substance is then stored in round barrels.
You can easily prepare and enjoy your own homemade drinks made with Kahlua, either with simple soy milk recipes, or more complicated drinks. Dairy products are present in already prepared Kahlua drinks, while Standard, Hazelnut, Vanilla, Mocha and Especial can be enjoyed by vegans.
Kahlua drinks have won various awards over the years, although many people will tell you they taste good anyway. The San Francisco based World Spirits completion awarded the brand three silver medals between 2005 and 2007, and a bronze medal in 2009. The Institute for Beverage Testing awarded the Especial an 85 score, in 2007.
Prior to 1994, some Kahlua drinks had a 26.5 percent alcohol content, although since then 20 percent has been the norm. However, a 36 percent alcohol content drink was produced and available in liquor stores in the US, Canada and Australia in 2002. Kahlua Especial, as the drink was known, was less viscous and less sweet than the standard Kahlua and was produced from Arabica beans and grown in Veracruz, Mexico.
Kahlua cocktails and products typically have an alcohol content of twenty percent in most regions. In Ohio the content may be slightly higher. A higher end version sold in Australia, the U.S., and Canada, has a content of 36%. But, this version is only available in Mexico. It is less sweet and is especially helpful in increasing the metabolism of fat.
Many of the Drinks made with Kahlua include cream, milk, coffee, and chocolate. It may also be mixed with creme de'menthe,for a soothing, crisp taste. The drink is served in shot glasses. In Mexico it may come in chocolate cups, which can enhance the coffee flavor. Kahlua has caffeine, but only about a fourth of the amount in regular coffee. It would take quite a bit of Kahlua to feel the effects of the caffeine and the alcohol content would help negate those effects.
The ingredients that make up kahlua, such as sugar cane and coffee beans, are processed in a special way. They grow in the shade and are picked by hand. After picking, the coffee pods are broken down to extract the inner beans, which are then dried and husked. This means the outer, thin shell layer is removed. The coffee is then dried in large bags made from the same fabric ans feed sacks. The beans are then roasted to perfection.
When the sugar cane is harvested, the stalks are ground and the juice is extracted through boiling. This renders a substance known as molasses. Water and yeast are added to begin the fermentation process. The liquid is distilled when the sugar has converted to alcohol. This is a similar process to making other spirits. When the right level of alcohol, or proof, is attained, the substance is then stored in round barrels.
You can easily prepare and enjoy your own homemade drinks made with Kahlua, either with simple soy milk recipes, or more complicated drinks. Dairy products are present in already prepared Kahlua drinks, while Standard, Hazelnut, Vanilla, Mocha and Especial can be enjoyed by vegans.
Kahlua drinks have won various awards over the years, although many people will tell you they taste good anyway. The San Francisco based World Spirits completion awarded the brand three silver medals between 2005 and 2007, and a bronze medal in 2009. The Institute for Beverage Testing awarded the Especial an 85 score, in 2007.
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