Grind Espresso Shot Caramel Liqueur
Grind Espresso Shot Caramel Liqueur is a 30% ABV (60 proof), 750mL espresso-rum liqueur — medium-roasted Colombian Arabica espresso blended with smooth Caribbean rum and natural caramel flavor — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Grind was built by a crew of baristas and bartenders chasing one thing: a genuine espresso-shot flavor in a bottle. They landed on an unusual base — instead of the neutral vodka most coffee liqueurs use, Grind builds on Caribbean rum, whose molasses warmth and gentle spice deepen the coffee. This caramel expression adds a swirl of buttery natural caramel flavor to that espresso-rum core. (Note: despite an old tag on this page, Grind is not a cream liqueur — it is rum-based.)
Tasting notes: Intense freshly brewed espresso, roasted coffee beans and sweet caramel on the nose. The palate is smooth and rich — dark coffee, vanilla and creamy caramel over warm rum — finishing long and velvety with chocolate and toffee undertones.
Why buy it at Del Mesa Liquor? At 60 proof it is stronger than most coffee liqueurs, so it sips cleanly chilled as a shot yet mixes like a pro — an espresso martini base with built-in caramel, a Caramel White Russian, or a splash in your morning coffee. Browse the full Grind espresso-shot lineup and our cocktail-ready shelf, and order online for fast shipping from San Diego.
Serving suggestion: Serve as a chilled shot, or shake 2 oz with 1 oz vodka over ice, strain, and finish with a pinch of sea salt for a salted-caramel espresso martini.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grind Espresso Shot made of?
Medium-roasted Colombian Arabica espresso coffee blended with Caribbean rum (plus natural caramel flavor in this expression), bottled at 30% ABV.
Is Grind Espresso Shot a cream liqueur?
No — it is a rum-based espresso liqueur. There is no cream in the base; the "cream" some tasters note is the texture of the rum-and-coffee blend.
What proof is Grind Espresso Shot?
60 proof (30% ABV) — stronger than most coffee liqueurs, which typically sit around 30–40 proof.
What's the difference between Grind Caramel and Grind Mocha?
Both share the same espresso-rum base at 60 proof. Caramel adds buttery natural caramel flavor; Mocha adds chocolate for a dessert-like, mocha-latte profile.