Kahlua's Slogans & Taglines

Kahlúa is a coffee-flavored liqueur from Mexico. Created in 1936 in Veracruz by Pedro Domecq, the brand blends rich, shade-grown Arabica coffee beans with sugarcane rum, vanilla, and caramel to produce its distinctive deep-brown spirit. The name derives from the ancient Nahuatl language, meaning "House of the Acolhua people," reflecting its deep Mexican heritage. After gaining popularity in the United States during the 1940s, Kahlúa became the world's leading coffee liqueur by the 1980s, renowned as the essential ingredient in classic cocktails including the White Russian, Black Russian, and Espresso Martini. In 2005, the brand joined the Pernod Ricard portfolio. In 2021, Kahlúa underwent a comprehensive brand refresh, updating its packaging and reformulating to 16% ABV in several markets. Its core offerings encompass the original coffee liqueur alongside flavoured variants such as Salted Caramel, Mint Mocha, and ready-to-drink canned expressions.