Coffee Grounds Liqueur

This homemade coffee grounds liqueur is an easy way to get the most out of leftover coffee grounds. Use this for espresso martinis or any other cocktail that calls for coffee liqueur.

A small sealed jar of coffee grounds liqueur, next to a glass of coffee ground liqueur served over ice
Prep Time:
5 mins
Stand Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
7
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 7 servings

  • 2/3 cup leftover coffee grounds

  • 2/3 cup brown sugar

  • 1 stick cinnamon stick, halved

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

  • 2/3 cup boiling water

  • 2/3 cup white rum

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make coffee ground liqueur

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  2. Stir together coffee grounds, sugar, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean paste in an 8- to 12-ounce canning jar. Let stand, covered, at room temperature 8 hours.

    A jar with coffee grounds, sugar, vanilla paste, and cinnamon

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  3. Stir in boiling water. Set a sieve over a small bowl; add a coffee filter to sieve. Pour coffee mixture over filter; let stand until liquid has passed through. Discard solids.

    A coffee filter-lined sieve with coffee

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  4. Pour liquid into a pint-size sealable bottle or canning jar with a lid and add rum; shake to combine. Chill, covered. Shake before serving. Sip as a liqueur or use in cocktails.

    A sealed glass jar of coffee grounds liqueur

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

107 Calories
0g Fat
17g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 36mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.