Kahlúa

Kahlúa is a coffee-flavored liqueur from Mexico. The drink contains rum, sugar, and 100% arabica coffee. Kahlúa is used in a variety of cocktails and is a popular ingredient in desserts.

History

Kahlúa was first produced in 1936 by Pedro Domecq, a senior from Spain who had established a winery in Mexico in the late 19th century. The name Kahlúa was suggested by the company's chemist, who found it in an Arabic dictionary and believed it to be related to coffee.

Production

The production process of Kahlúa starts with the cultivation of 100% Arabica coffee beans. The beans are then sun-dried and roasted to bring out their full flavor. The roasted beans are ground and brewed to create a strong coffee concentrate. This concentrate is mixed with rum and sugar to create the final product. The mixture is then aged for several weeks before being filtered and bottled.

Uses

Kahlúa is a versatile liqueur that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It can be served neat, on the rocks, or used as a mixer in cocktails such as the White Russian and the Black Russian. Kahlúa is also a popular ingredient in desserts, including tiramisu, coffee-flavored cakes, and ice cream.

See also

• List of coffee liqueurs
• Mexican cuisine

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