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Jamaican Coffee recipe - Coffee / Tea served in a Champagne flute
Alcoholic

Jamaican Coffee

Serve in a Champagne flute

Ingredients

  • Rum
    1/6 glass
  • Coffee
    1/6 glass strong black
  • Water
    1/2 glass cold
  • Whipped cream
    To taste

Instructions

Stir the rum, coffee and water together. Top with the whipped cream. Sprinkle with a pinch of well ground coffee and drink with a straw.

Expert Tips

Expert Tips

Glassware Tip

The narrow flute preserves bubbles and directs aromatics to your nose. Never fill more than two-thirds full to appreciate the effervescence.

Dairy Tip

When using cream or milk, shake vigorously with ice to properly emulsify and chill. Consider using heavy cream for a richer texture that floats beautifully on layered drinks.

Temperature Tip

For hot drinks, preheat your serving vessel with boiling water. For iced versions, brew coffee or tea double-strength to account for ice dilution.

Did You Know?

Rum production began in the Caribbean in the 17th century, making it one of the oldest commercial spirits in the Americas.

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