Kahlúa is the coffee liqueur category’s default — sweet, recognizable and widely available. But it’s not perfect; Kahlua leans heavily on sugar, which masks the coffee and limits its usefulness beyond ...

In this recipe, I make baby back ribs with a bold espresso coffee and Kahlua flavor the American BBQ way. The coffee adds deep richness while the Kahlua brings a hint of sweetness. I walk through ...