Coffee Liqueur And Rum Ice Cream Drink

Pro tips

• Chill your serving glass in the freezer for 2 minutes before pouring to keep the drink cold longer.
• Add the ice cream last and blend briefly to preserve a creamy, not-too-liquid texture.
• Use quality vanilla ice cream; supermarket brands with thickeners blend smoother than premium gelato.
• Pour immediately after blending—this drink separates and thins quickly as the ice cream melts.

Substitutions

• Coffee liqueur → coffee syrup or cold brew concentrate (reduces sweetness)
• Light rum → dark rum, spiced rum, or vodka (changes flavor profile)
• Vanilla ice cream → coffee ice cream (doubles the coffee notes) or salted caramel (adds depth)

Storage & make-ahead

Best served immediately. If made ahead, freeze the blended drink in a covered container for up to 2 hours, but texture will separate.

Equipment

blender

Can I make this without alcohol?

Yes. Replace the coffee liqueur with cold coffee or espresso and omit the rum, or use a non-alcoholic coffee syrup for similar flavor.

What's the best way to blend this?

Use a blender on low to medium speed for 10-15 seconds until just combined; over-blending will melt the ice cream too much.

Can I substitute the rum?

Dark rum or spiced rum work well; vodka will mute the coffee flavor but keeps the texture smooth.

Should the ice cream be softened first?

Slightly softened (30 seconds at room temperature) blends easier, but frozen scoops work—just expect a thicker drink.