Description
Caribbean cocktail Calypso Coffee blends rich rum, sweet liqueur, and hot espresso for an indulgent island-inspired drink. Creamy whipped topping and caramel drizzle complete this sophisticated sipping experience you’ll savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 ml (1 fl oz) thick pouring cream
- 30 ml (1 fl oz) coffee liqueur
- 30 ml (1 fl oz) rum
- 150 ml (5 fl oz) strong hot filtered coffee
- 10 ml (0.33 fl oz) simple syrup (or 1 tsp soft brown sugar)
- 2 coffee beans (or grated chocolate for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Select a high-quality coffee blend and brew a robust, steaming hot filtered coffee.
- Glass Selection: Choose a clear glass or elegant mug that will beautifully display the cocktail’s intricate layers.
- Base Construction: Pour hot coffee into the vessel, filling approximately three-quarters full, then introduce coffee liqueur and rum to create a complex flavor profile.
- Sweetening: Incorporate simple syrup, stirring meticulously to ensure complete integration and balanced sweetness.
- Cream Layering: Utilize an inverted spoon technique, positioning the curved side just above the coffee’s surface, and gently cascade heavy cream to create a delicate, floating white layer.
- Garnishing: Enhance the presentation by artfully placing two whole coffee beans atop the cream or elegantly dust with dark chocolate shavings.
- Serving: Present the Calypso Coffee immediately to maintain its optimal temperature and visually stunning stratified appearance.
Notes
- Brew with Precision: Choose a high-quality, freshly ground coffee blend for maximum flavor depth and aromatic complexity.
- Layer Like a Pro: Use the back of a spoon and pour cream slowly to achieve a perfect, visually stunning layered effect without mixing.
- Sweetness Balance: Adjust simple syrup or sugar carefully to complement the coffee and rum without overpowering the drink’s rich profile.
- Garnish Elegantly: Coffee beans or dark chocolate shavings add a professional touch and enhance the sensory experience of the Calypso Coffee.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg