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Dalgona Coffee in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

Dalgona Coffee recipe

Also known as Whipped Coffee, Tiktok Coffee

BuiltHighballCubed iceAlcohol-free140 kcal

The Dalgona Coffee is an alcohol-free drink from Korea, made with instant coffee and milk, served in a highball over ice. It is creamy.

Alcohol-free. About 140 calories per drink.

Korea’s whipped coffee, named after a honeycomb toffee. It went around the world in 2020.

Dalgona Coffee ingredients

Instant coffee2 teaspoons
Sugar2 teaspoons
Water30 ml (1 oz)
Milk180 ml (6 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Dalgona Coffee

  1. Whisk the instant coffee, sugar and hot water until thick, pale and glossy.
  2. Fill a glass with ice and milk.
  3. Spoon the whipped coffee on top and stir before drinking.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
None
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Dalgona Coffee: quick answers

Does the Dalgona Coffee contain alcohol?
No. It is an alcohol-free drink.
How many calories are in a Dalgona Coffee?
About 140 calories per drink, from the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Dalgona Coffee served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Dalgona Coffee have?
4 in total: instant coffee, sugar, water and milk. Simple enough to make at home.

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