centiliter kahlúa
Kahlúa contains approximately 20% alcohol by volume and derives calories primarily from sugar content (approximately 5 grams of sugar per 1.5-ounce serving). As an alcoholic beverage, it provides negligible nutritional value beyond caloric content and contains no significant vitamins or minerals.
About
Kahlúa is a coffee-flavored rum-based liqueur originating from Mexico, first produced in 1936 in Veracruz. It is composed of rum, coffee, sugar, and vanilla, creating a dark brown, viscous liquid with a pronounced coffee aroma and a sweet, slightly bitter flavor profile. The liqueur is produced by infusing high-quality coffee beans and vanilla into rum, then sweetening with cane sugar. Unlike many liqueurs that rely on artificial flavoring, Kahlúa utilizes actual coffee extract derived from Arabica beans, resulting in an authentic coffee taste balanced by sweetness and subtle vanilla notes.
Culinary Uses
Kahlúa functions as both a standalone digestif and a fundamental component in numerous cocktails and dessert preparations. It is most famously used in the White Russian and Black Russian cocktails, as well as coffee-based drinks like the Espresso Martini and Caffeine-Free Vodka. In culinary applications, Kahlúa enhances chocolate desserts, mousses, and ice creams, where its coffee-vanilla character complements cocoa. The liqueur is also drizzled over tiramisu, mixed into coffee, or used as a finishing touch in baking applications. Its relatively low ABV (20% in the standard version) compared to other spirits makes it accessible for both sipping and cooking.