If you and your family are planning to stay home this Father's Day, there are many ways to treat dad to something extra special. If dad is into coffee or craft cocktails, you can whip up something truly special to celebrate him right in your own kitchen. From fancy flavored lattes to tasty nightcaps, there are so many fun beverages you can create on your own that the dad in your life won't even miss a trip to his favorite coffee shop, restaurant, or bar this Father's Day. With a few good drink-making tools and some upgraded ingredients, you'll probably be able to create even better bevvies than the pricey ones you order when you're out. You'll be able to customize whatever you make exactly to dad's tastes by using recipes featuring some of his favorite ingredients, from bacon and bourbon to jalapeño and cheese.
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Getting fancy with homemade coffees and cocktails for dad at home will save you some money, and you can get the kids involved and make it an experience for the whole family to take part in. There's nothing like spending quality time together on a day that celebrates part of what makes you a family. Just try to plan out what you'll make at least a few days in advance so you have some time to shop for any items you might not already have on hand. You might even consider making "fancy drinks" a theme for the day, starting with coffee in the morning, followed by a boozy afternoon refresher, a happy hour cocktail, and a nightcap before bed. Keep reading to find some dad-pleasing homemade coffee and cocktail recipes.
Salted cheese coffee is unusual but exceptional.
The Taiwanese bakery in my neighborhood sells the most amazing salted cheese coffee and teas, and my husband and I are both obsessed with them. But despite how delicious and utterly unusual salted cheese coffee is, it's actually pretty simple to make. Just brew some strong regular coffee (let it cool if you want it iced), and top it with a thick creamy mixture of sweetened cream cheese, milk, and salt.
Get the full recipe from Silent Sifu on YouTube.
Dalgona coffee is trendy for a reason.
Dalgona coffee may seem like a trendy TikTok and Instagram gimmick, but it actually tastes so good! All you have to do is whip instant coffee together with some sugar and boiling water and spoon it atop of the milk of your choice, either iced or hot. It's deceptively simple and such a treat.
Get the full recipe from Jessica in the Kitchen.
A frosty affogato is the perfect Father's Day treat.
An affogato is essentially an espresso float, and who wouldn't love that? Though the classic is made with vanilla ice cream or gelato, you can use any flavor ice cream you choose. Just make sure your espresso is strong and fresh, and serve it up with a spoon.
Get the full recipe from Natasha's Kitchen.
This salted caramel mocha smoothie hits all the best flavor notes.
This salted caramel mocha smoothie is so packed with nutrients from bananas, dates, and protein powder that it can actually double as breakfast. There's not actually caramel in it (though you can top it with some if you like), but the dates and a bit of salt give it that salted caramel flavor.
Get the full recipe from With Salt and Wit.
Coconut horchata iced coffee is a must-try.
You can make a simple coconut horchata iced coffee that tastes absolutely incredible using either homemade or store-bought coconut horchata (the creamy Mexican rice milk beverage). All you do is use the horchata in place of cream or milk in your iced coffee.
Get the full recipe from Sweet Life.
This frozen Mexican hot chocolate mocha would be a great afternoon pick-me-up.
The addition of ground cayenne pepper and ground cinnamon will seriously take your blended mocha to the next level. And since there's an entire quarter cup of chocolate syrup in each drink, this basically qualifies as frozen hot chocolate. I mean, how could you go wrong with that?!
Get the full recipe from Kitchen Treaty.
Peanut butter in coffee is unexpected but oh so tasty.
There's no question that peanut butter and chocolate go together or that coffee and chocolate go together, right? So trust us when we tell you that peanut butter in coffee actually works. It sounds strange, but when you combine coffee with chocolate and peanut butter, you're gonna get the most delicious mocha. Promise.
Get the full recipe from A Mindful Mom.
Traditional Irish coffee is always a winner with dads.
If you're going to treat dad to an Irish coffee this Father's Day, you really must do it the right way. No cheating with that Irish cream liqueur. We're talking strong hot coffee, a healthy shot of Irish whiskey, and a thick topper of sweetened whipped cream. So delicious. So perfect. Perfect for dad.
Get the full recipe from The Spruce Eats.
The Old-Fashioned is a simple but powerful cocktail.
You can't go wrong with a whiskey-based cocktail on Father's Day. We love the idea of going classic with the iconic Old-Fashioned. There are many variations you can try, but the original is fairly straightforward. Though the traditional method involves muddling sugar cubes, we say go with the easier simple syrup method.
Get the full recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
You can't go wrong with a Manhattan, either.
Dad will feel so sophisticated sipping on Manhattans this Father's Day. The Manhattan is perfect if you like the idea of a craft cocktail but don't want to go with anything too sweet or fruity. It's a simple combination of whisky, bitters, and vermouth garnished with a cherry. Yum!
Get the full recipe from Liquor.com.
The Moscow mule is perfectly refreshing and boozy.
A lot of people associate the Moscow mule with winter and cold weather, because well, Moscow, but we like ours with lots of ice and a hefty dose of lime juice, which makes it a particularly refreshing cocktail on a warm summer evening. While the classic is just lime, vodka, and ginger beer, you can experiment with the addition of various fruit juices and herbs.
Get the full recipe from Wine and Glue.
Cherry gin and tonics would be great at your Father's Day barbecue.
A splash of cherry juice is the perfect way to jazz up a traditional gin and tonic. G&Ts are so refreshing, and they're the absolute perfect cool summer drink to enjoy during your Father's Day barbecue. Heck, you could even set out an assortment of juices for dad to choose from.
Get the full recipe from Festival Wine & Spirits.
Beer floats double as dessert.
No, we are not talking about root beer floats. We mean boozy beer floats. A nice dark stout or porter is perfect with vanilla ice cream, but you can feel free to experiment with other beer and ice cream combinations. For example, shandies and fruity wheat beers might go really well with fruit-based ice creams. Have fun with it!
Get the full recipe from Food 52.
Spice things up with a Red Pepper Padre.
If you want a truly unique cocktail for Father's Day, this Red Pepper Padre might be just the thing. It's a sweet and savory combination of tequila, red bell pepper, black pepper, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur that is both surprising and pleasing to the palate.
Get the full recipe from Esquire.
Bacon and bourbon are a match made in heaven in this Old-Fashioned.
Rather than actually putting pieces of bacon in your Old-Fashioned, this bacon and bourbon Old-Fashioned recipe calls for the use of bacon-infused bourbon, and the simple syrup is made with brown sugar instead of regular granulated sugar to add some caramel notes.
Get the full recipe from The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie.
This jalapeño michelada would make a great brunch cocktail for dad.
If you haven't had a michelada, it's similar to a bloody mary except it's made with a pale beer instead of vodka and features a delicious spicy salt rim like a margarita. You can add jalapeño for some extra spice and really make a homerun brunch cocktail.
Get the full recipe from Hola Jalapeño.
