A cold caffeine kick for hot days

Five cool coffee cocktails for the season
© J. Hornig
© J. Hornig
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15. June 2025 | 
Alexandra Embacher
15. June 2025
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Alexandra Embacher

These five recipes show how versatile coffee and tea can be used as the basis for modern summer drinks in the hospitality industry. Whether as a refreshing signature cocktail on the terrace, a trendy aperitif at the bar or a creative highlight on the summer menu – these drinks bring variety to the menu, provide something to talk about and are memorable. And the best thing is that they are easy to prepare, but with a guaranteed wow effect.

Creative recipes for refreshing drinks with a coffee and tea kick

When the temperatures rise, it's time to celebrate summer in a glass - but with style, taste and a good shot of caffeine, please. Austrian coffee brand J. Hornig brings a breath of fresh air to the summer bar with five cocktail creations. Instead of classic iced coffee or plain lemonade, exotic flavors, tangy notes and plenty of energy await - from cold brew to Earl Grey, from fruity to tart.

Here are five summer stars for the glass:

  1. Frozen Cherry Espresso Martini
    A fruity coffee bomb with frozen cherries, cold brew ice cubes and a creamy consistency. The perfect mix of sweetness, freshness and oomph.
  2. Coffee Limoncello Tonic
    Bittersweet getaway in liquid form: Limoncello meets cold brew and floral tonic water.
  3. Lychee Cider Cold Brew
    Exotic, sparkling, invigorating - an unusual but irresistible combination of lychee, apple cider and coffee.
  4. Earl Grey Gin Fizz
    When British tea culture meets summery lightness: Earl Grey, gin and lemon make for a refreshingly elegant experience.
  5. Hawaii cocktail
    Pure aloha in a glass: with Hawaiian tea, rum, infused vodka and edible flowers, this drink is a tropical summer dream.

Conclusion: Summer is all about refreshing coffee and tea cocktails

These five recipes show just how exciting, different and delicious coffee and tea drinks can be in summer. So: get out the ice cubes, get the glasses ready - and celebrate summer with a caffeine kick that is guaranteed to be remembered.

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Frozen Cherry Espresso Martini © J. Hornig
A cold caffeine kick for hot days

These five recipes show how versatile coffee and tea can be used as the basis for modern summer drinks in the hospitality industry. Whether as a refreshing signature cocktail on the terrace, a trendy aperitif at the bar or a creative highlight on the summer menu – these drinks bring variety to the menu, provide something to talk about and are memorable. And the best thing is that they are easy to prepare, but with a guaranteed wow effect.