Photograph: Jakob N. Layman
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Peking Coffee, with Red Star Bai Jiu, Caffè Borghetti and horchata-infused rum at Peking Tavern, $10.

Discover China's biggest spirit, Red Star Bai Jiu (made from sorghum), in this cocktail that's a dragon in a glass. The spirit is combined with an Italian espresso liqueur and horchata-infused rum, with a dusting of fragrant cinnamon on top. Peking Tavern's coffee cocktail is the perfect blend of East meets West, served silky smooth and icy cold.

 

7 coffee cocktails to try right now

Are you equal parts java drinker and cocktail sipper? These coffee cocktails are the best of both worlds.

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In a city full of fashion-forward coffee and Ph.D-level cocktails—well, sometimes two worlds collide and you actually can have it all. If "coffee cocktails" conjures images of your grandfather clutching a mug of Irish coffee in a haze of stale cigar smoke, then hold on to your fedora: This collection of LA's seven most delicious, buzzy and boozy drinks will open your mind (and palate) to some thrilling new delights. Whether you want to stay alert and let loose at a Downtown hotspot, or enjoy a caffeinated-meets-boozy brunch, these java-inspired swills have you covered.

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