How to Make Spanish Coffee - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spanish coffee is a delicious and indulgent drink that is perfect for both warming up on a cold day and adding a little extra flair to your evening. This decadent beverage is a combination of hot coffee, a shot of smooth, sweet liqueur, and a dollop of heavenly whipped cream. It's a popular after-dinner drink in Spain, where it is often enjoyed alongside a sweet dessert or as a stand-alone treat.

What sets Spanish coffee apart from regular coffee is the addition of a shot of a spirit ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons superfine sugar
  • 1 fluid ounce 151-proof rum
  • ¾ fluid ounce triple sec (such as Bols®)
  • 2 ½ fluid ounces coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)
  • ½ cup freshly brewed coffee

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 drink

  • Pour sugar into a shallow dish. Wet the rim of a wine glass or Irish coffee mug and dip in sugar to coat. Add rum and triple sec. Use a long match or lighter to carefully ignite the mixture. Turn glass slowly until sugar begins to caramelize. Pour in coffee liqueur to put out the flame. Top with hot coffee.
  • Nutrition

    437 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 11mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 88mg