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Spanish Coffee Cocktail Drink

Spanish Coffee Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Warm up with this delightful Spanish Coffee recipe! This refreshing drink is perfect for chilly evenings, made with brandy, coffee liqueur, freshly brewed coffee and topped with whipped cream.
Prep time: 3 minutes
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 265

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz Brandy
  • 1 oz coffee Liqueur - e.g., Kahlúa
  • 3 oz hot coffee - freshly brewed
  • 1 oz heavy cream or Half-and-Half - for topping
  • Sugar - for rimming the glass, optional
  • Cinnamon and sugar mix - a pinch for flaming, optional

Equipment

  • Heatproof Glass or Mug
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Long Lighter or Matches if flaming

Instructions

  • Rim the Glass (optional): Dampen the rim of your heatproof glass, then dip into sugar to coat.
  • Flame (Optional): If you're feeling adventurous, pour a pinch of the cinnamon and sugar mix into the glass and ignite briefly to flame.
  • Add Coffee Liqueur: Pour 1 oz coffee Liqueur into your chosen glass.
  • Add Brandy: Measure and pour 1 oz Brandy into the glass.
  • Add Coffee: Pour 3 oz hot coffee into the glass.
  • Add Cream: Gently float 1 oz heavy cream or Half-and-Half on top.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Brandy: Sometimes, I use dark rum or whiskey instead of brandy. It gives a different depth and warmth to the drink.
  • Coffee Liqueur: If you're out of Kahlúa, Tia Maria makes an excellent substitute. Alternatively, a mix of simple syrup and a dash of vanilla extract can do the trick, but you might lose some complexity.

Making a Pitcher:

  • Scale: To prepare a pitcher serving 8, multiply the ingredients by 8. That's 8 oz of brandy, 8 oz of coffee liqueur, and 24 oz of coffee.
  • Mix: In a large heatproof pitcher, combine brandy, coffee liqueur, and freshly brewed hot coffee. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour into individual mugs or (optionally) rimmed and flamed glasses, top with heavy cream or half-half, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Brandy Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic brandy alternative or apple juice for a fruity depth.
  • Coffee Liqueur Substitute: Mix simple syrup with a hint of vanilla extract.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic ingredients instead of the standard ones, and follow the original recipe steps to enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Cream Substitute: Cashew cream, almond milk, or coconut cream work wonderfully to replace dairy-based cream.