kahlua

/kɑːˈluːə/ or /kɑːˈluːɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a dark, coffee-flavored liqueur used in cocktails, especially the Espresso Martini.

“She ordered a coffee-based cocktail made with Kahlúa and vodka.”

2. proper noun

a brand of coffee liqueur, first created in Mexico in 1936.

“He bought a bottle of Kahlúa at the liquor store to make a cocktail.”

3. verb

to flavor or color something with the flavor of Kahlúa, typically in a cocktail.

“The bartender Kahlúa-fied the coffee drink with a splash of the liqueur.”

Synonyms

  • coffee liqueur
  • coffee-flavored drink
  • liqueur

Antonyms

  • non-coffee beverage
  • tea-flavored drink