NATIONAL KAHLUA DAY
National Kahlúa Day on February 27th recognizes the rich, cream coffee liqueur that also serves up a great many delicious desserts! This alcoholic beverage adds to cocktails and adult flavored desserts equally well. To celebrate, you may want to use Kahlua, a coffee-flavored rum-based liquor, to flavor your ice cream or another dessert such as cheesecake or cake. It also tastes great in coffee, hot chocolate, creamy cocktails, as a shot or on the rocks.
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Pedro Domecq began producing Kahlúa in 1936. In 1994, the company merged with Allied Lyons forming Allied Domecq. In 2005, Allied Domecq was partially acquired by Pernod Ricard which merged with the Swedish Vin & Sprit (V & S Group) in March of 2008.
Kahlúa is made from coffee and rum, so it does contain caffeine. Kahlúa is found to be used in a few notable cocktails, including the following:
- B-52
- Baby Guinness
- Black Russian
- Mudslide
- White Russian
- Espresso Martini
- Caribbean Mudslide
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL KAHLUA DAY
- Celebrate by baking with Kahlúa flavor. Kahlúa lends a delicious and rich flavor to desserts of all kinds.
- Serve up a beverage or two, as well.
- Invite some friends to enjoy a Kahlúa cocktail with you.
- (Remember always drink responsibly and never drink and drive) and use #NationalKahluaDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL KAHLUA DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this beverage holiday.
Kahlúa FAQ
Q. Where is Kahlúa made?
A. Kahlúa is made in Veracruz, Mexico.
Q. Can I add Kahlúa to my coffee?
A. Yes, but we recommend you save it for your days off.
Q. Does Kahlúa contain rum?
A. Yes.