International Coffee Day is observed each year on October 1. Celebrated internationally since 2015, International Coffee Day was established by the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) to acknowledge the efforts of the millions of people from the industry and provide coffee lovers an opportunity to share their love for the beverage. 

The first drink of the day for many, coffee is a beloved beverage across the globe. This is what makes it fun to experiment with. We spoke to Mixologist Simran Singh, “Coffee isn’t a traditional ingredient when it comes to cocktails. However, with the rising popularity of coffee liqueur and syrups, I thought to experiment.” A beverage educator, Simran co-founded of ‘Madhushala- School of Beverage’ and believes in using local ingredients for her cocktails. Speaking about the quality of coffee in India, she said, “When I started learning about coffee, I came across the wide variety we have in India. It can replace any other coffee from around the world. Gradually, I started tasting and brewing it, making it a key cocktail ingredient.”

Below, Simran shares two of her favourite coffee cocktails. Try out these easy recipes and celebrate International Coffee Day!