A cold caffeine kick for hot days
Five cool coffee cocktails for the season
15 June 2025 · 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:
- 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. - Coffee Limoncello Tonic
Bittersweet getaway in liquid form: Limoncello meets cold brew and floral tonic water. - Lychee Cider Cold Brew
Exotic, sparkling, invigorating - an unusual but irresistible combination of lychee, apple cider and coffee. - Earl Grey Gin Fizz
When British tea culture meets summery lightness: Earl Grey, gin and lemon make for a refreshingly elegant experience. - 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.
