Stirrings Espresso Liqueur
Stirrings Espresso Liqueur is a 22% ABV (44 proof), 750mL coffee liqueur from the United States — a true alcoholic liqueur, distinct from the non-alcoholic mixers and syrups the Stirrings name is best known for. It pours bittersweet and full-bodied, built on fresh-ground coffee character for coffee cocktails and after-dinner serves. Stirrings was founded in 1997 and acquired in full by Diageo in 2009; this espresso bottling is the spirits side of the house. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 22% (44 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Coffee (espresso) liqueur — alcoholic
- Flavour: Fresh-ground coffee / espresso, bittersweet
- Origin: USA
- Producer: Stirrings (founded 1997)
The Liqueur Side of a Mixer House
Stirring's reputation rests on cocktail mixers, which makes this bottle the range's quiet surprise: a proper espresso liqueur, spec'd and used as one — Diageo's own Bar Academy pours it as the liqueur in coffee-cocktail recipes. Expect a grown-up coffee profile rather than syrup sweetness: bittersweet, full-bodied, and direct. Find it with our liqueurs, browse the spirits collection, or visit the Stirrings vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh-ground coffee. Palate: Full-bodied espresso character, bittersweet and rounded. Finish: Lingering coffee, dessert-ready without cloying.
How to Enjoy
Shake it into espresso martinis and coffee cocktails, or pour it neat or over ice as a simple after-dinner coffee liqueur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stirrings Espresso Liqueur alcoholic? Yes — this bottle is a real liqueur at 22% ABV. It is a different product from Stirrings' non-alcoholic mixers and syrups, despite sharing the brand name.
What does it taste like? Bittersweet, full-bodied fresh-ground coffee — an espresso-led profile built for coffee cocktails.
How is it served? In espresso martinis and other coffee cocktails, or neat and over ice after dinner.
For coffee cocktails with real liqueur weight, order Stirrings Espresso Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.