Keoke Coffee
Coffee with brandy, coffee liqueur and cacao, topped with cream. A 1950s American après-ski drink.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Medium · about 4 minutes · about 8% ABV
Ingredients
- 20 ml Cognac
- 20 ml Coffee liqueur
- 15 ml Crème de cacao
- 120 ml Hot coffee
- 30 ml Thickened cream
- Grated nutmeg (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 20 ml cognac into the glass
- Pour 20 ml coffee liqueur into the glass
- Pour 15 ml crème de cacao into the glass
- Pour 120 ml hot coffee into the glass
- Float 30 ml thickened cream on top
- Garnish
Tip
Lightly whip the cream so it floats.
About the Keoke 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.
Keoke Coffee FAQ
What's in a Keoke Coffee?
20 ml cognac, 20 ml coffee liqueur, 15 ml crème de cacao, 120 ml hot coffee, 30 ml thickened cream, garnished with grated nutmeg.
How strong is a Keoke 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 Keoke Coffee?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Keoke Coffee in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
