J.F. Haden’s Espresso Liqueur

J.F. Haden’s Espresso Liqueur is built for people who take both their coffee and their cocktails seriously. Produced in Miami by Tropical Distillers, it starts with 100% Arabica beans roasted by specialty coffee partner Per’La in the heart of the city’s coffee district. Those beans are brewed into a concentrated espresso using a cold process that runs for more than 24 hours, extracting deep flavor without harsh bitterness. 

That cold espresso is then proofed into a liqueur using the brand’s signature method, designed specifically to capture the intensity of Cuban-style espresso, often served as a “colada” in Miami. The result is a spirit with real coffee character rather than a sugary, artificial coffee impression. There are no added colors, fake flavors, or preservatives, which keeps the focus firmly on the coffee itself.

In the glass, J.F. Haden’s Espresso Liqueur is rich and aromatic. The nose leads with roasted coffee and a hint of cocoa. On the palate, you get bold espresso supported by dark chocolate, touches of caramel, and a measured sweetness that doesn’t overwhelm. The finish is smooth and lingering, with enough bitterness to feel like a true coffee experience, not a dessert syrup. 

At 20% ABV, it’s engineered to be versatile behind the bar. It delivers enough strength and intensity to anchor an Espresso Martini while still playing well with vodka, rum, or cream liqueurs. It also works in Irish Coffee riffs, frozen coffee drinks, or simply poured over ice after dinner. Bars and home drinkers alike can rely on it as a fast, consistent way to add real espresso depth to cocktails without pulling a fresh shot every time. 

Each batch is produced in limited quantities—roughly 3,000 bottles at a time—to keep the flavor profile tightly controlled. That small-batch approach, combined with its natural ingredients and award-winning taste (including a Gold medal and 90-point score at the USA Spirits Ratings 2024), positions J.F. Haden’s Espresso Liqueur as a premium coffee liqueur choice for modern cocktail programs and serious coffee lovers alike.