Cafe Caribbean Coffee Cocktail

Welcome to your next favorite after-dinner drink. The Cafe Caribbean combines smooth rum with rich coffee and amaretto for a warming cocktail that’s perfect for cool evenings or Sunday brunches. We’ve crafted this recipe to highlight the natural sweetness of Caribbean rum while letting the coffee’s boldness shine through.

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What Is a Cafe Caribbean Coffee Cocktail?

A sophisticated hot coffee cocktail that marries Caribbean rum with amaretto liqueur and fresh coffee, topped with a cloud of whipped cream. While coffee cocktails have long been enjoyed across the Caribbean islands, particularly in Jamaica where coffee and rum production intersect, the specific origin of this variation remains pleasantly mysterious. What we do know is that it perfectly balances the boldness of coffee with the rich complexity of aged rum and the subtle sweetness of amaretto.

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What you’ll love about this recipe:

INSTANT UPGRADE – The combination of rum and amaretto creates a unique depth that regular Irish coffee can’t match.
BALANCED – Our precise ratios ensure the perfect balance between spirits and coffee, preventing any single ingredient from overwhelming the others.

What You Need to Make a Cafe Caribbean Coffee Cocktail

Rum: Choose a quality aged Caribbean rum for authentic flavor and smoothness.
Amaretto: Adds subtle almond notes that complement the coffee’s natural bitterness.
Brown Sugar Syrup: Creates richness while dissolving instantly in hot coffee.
Strong Coffee: Use freshly brewed coffee, ideally a medium-dark roast.
Whipped Cream: Fresh, unsweetened works best.
Grated Chocolate: Dark chocolate adds sophisticated visual appeal and aroma.

How to Make a Cafe Caribbean Coffee Cocktail

Step 1: Brew your coffee fresh and have it ready at serving temperature.
Step 2: Combine rum, amaretto, and brown sugar syrup in a warmed mug.
Step 3: Add hot coffee while stirring gently to incorporate all ingredients.
Step 4: Top with freshly whipped cream and garnish with grated dark chocolate.

Expert Recipe Tips

Tip 1: Pre-warm your mug with hot water to maintain optimal serving temperature.
Tip 2: For the perfect layer of cream, pour it over the back of a warm spoon.
Tip 3: Skip artificial whipped toppings – fresh cream makes all the difference.

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How to Serve This Cafe Caribbean Coffee Cocktail

Serve in a clear glass mug to showcase the layers. Perfect for after-dinner entertainment or weekend brunches when you want to elevate the ordinary coffee service.

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Prep Time:5

Total Time:5

Ingredients

1 oz rum
½ oz amaretto
6 oz strong coffee
1 oz brown sugar syrup
Whipped cream
Grated chocolate for garnish

Instructions

To a mug, add the rum, amaretto , brown sugar syrup and strong coffee.
Stir to combine.
Top with whipped cream and garnish with grated chocolate.

Video

Servings: 1 cocktail

Author: Kita

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this with cold brew coffee?

While traditional hot coffee is preferred, you can adapt this into a chilled version using cold brew and shaking all ingredients except cream with ice.

What’s the best rum to use?

We recommend aged Jamaican or Barbados rum for their complex flavor profiles and smooth finish.

Is there a non-alcoholic version?

Replace the spirits with rum extract and almond syrup for a similar flavor profile without alcohol.

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