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Spanish Coffee Recipe

Name: Frenchy Bar et Brasseries SPANISH COFFEE Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 oz Kahlúa (coffee liqueur); 1 oz Cointreau (orange liqueur) or triple sec; 4 oz High-quality strong hot coffee (brewed); 2 tbsp Whipped cream (freshly whipped or canned); 1 tsp Granulated sugar (for rimming); 1 piece Lemon or orange peel (for flaming garnish, optional); 1 tsp Granulated sugar (for caramelizing flame, optional)

Inspired by Frenchy Bar et Brasserie

Time10m

Serves1

Kahlúa, Cointreau, Coffee, Whipped Cream

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Ingredients

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For each cocktail

1 oz Kahlúa (coffee liqueur)1 oz Cointreau (orange liqueur) or triple sec4 oz High-quality strong hot coffee (brewed)2 tbsp Whipped cream (freshly whipped or canned)1 tsp Granulated sugar (for rimming)1 piece Lemon or orange peel (for flaming garnish, optional)1 tsp Granulated sugar (for caramelizing flame, optional)

Method

Preparation and serving

Warm the glass

Select a heatproof Irish coffee glass or a stemmed glass. Fill it with hot water to warm the glass while you prepare other components. After a minute, discard the water and dry the inside.

Sugar rim (optional)

Lightly moisten the rim with a cut citrus peel or a little coffee. Dip the rim in the teaspoon of granulated sugar so the rim is evenly coated. Set the glass aside.

Add liqueurs

Measure and pour 1 oz Kahlúa and 1 oz Cointreau directly into the warmed glass.

Add hot coffee

Pour 4 oz of freshly brewed strong hot coffee into the glass over the liqueurs. Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine the liqueurs and coffee.

Optional flaming garnish (advanced & use caution)

If you want the classic flambéed orange-flavored top: pour a small teaspoon of overproof rum or very lightly brush the citrus peel with a little overproof spirit (not included in the ingredient list). Sprinkle a teaspoon of granulated sugar on top of the coffee surface. Using a long lighter, carefully ignite the sugar (and spirit if used) and let the flame caramelize the sugar for a few seconds. Extinguish the flame before proceeding. WARNING: flaming drinks are hazardous — do not attempt if inexperienced, remove flammable materials, keep hair and clothing clear, and have a fire extinguisher nearby.

Top with whipped cream

Spoon or gently pipe about 2 tablespoons of freshly whipped cream on top so it floats as a distinct layer above the coffee. Do not stir — the drink is served layered.

Garnish and serve

Express a twist of lemon or orange peel over the top to release oils and optionally drop it on the cream. Serve immediately while hot.