Calypso Coffee Recipe
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Ingredients
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Coffee Base
Spirits & Liqueurs
Sweetening & Spice
Cream & Garnish
Method
Coffee Base
Brew and dilute
Brew 1 cup of very strong coffee (use about 1.5–2x the usual grounds for strength). Pour 1 cup into a heatproof mixing vessel and add 1/4 cup hot water if the coffee is too concentrated; you want a robust, hot base but not overly thick.
Spirits & Liqueurs
Combine with spirits
In the hot coffee, stir in 1.5 oz dark rum, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz coffee liqueur until fully incorporated and steaming.
Sweetening & Spice
Sweeten and season
Add 1 tsp demerara or brown sugar while the coffee is hot so it dissolves easily. Stir in 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and a light dusting (about 1/8 tsp) of freshly grated nutmeg. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
Cream & Garnish
Top and finish
Float 2 tbsp lightly whipped cream (soft peaks) or gently pour 2 tbsp half-and-half over the back of a spoon so it sits on top of the cocktail. Garnish with an orange twist (express the oils over the drink first) and optionally 2 whole coffee beans. Serve immediately while hot.