Jamaican Coffee
Dark rum and coffee liqueur in hot coffee, topped with cream.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 8% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Dark rum
- 15 ml Coffee liqueur
- 120 ml Hot coffee
- 30 ml Thickened cream
- Grated nutmeg (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 30 ml dark rum into the glass
- Pour 15 ml coffee liqueur into the glass
- Pour 120 ml hot coffee into the glass
- Float 30 ml thickened cream on top
- Garnish
About the Jamaican Coffee
The coffee family. Coffee and spirits have long been paired across Europe, from the Spanish carajillo to the Italian caffè corretto. Irish Coffee was created at Foynes in Ireland in the early 1940s, and the Espresso Martini in London in the 1980s. These drinks belong to the after-dinner tradition.
Jamaican Coffee FAQ
What's in a Jamaican Coffee?
30 ml dark rum, 15 ml coffee liqueur, 120 ml hot coffee, 30 ml thickened cream, garnished with grated nutmeg.
How strong is a Jamaican Coffee?
About 8% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Jamaican Coffee?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Jamaican Coffee in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
