Dominican Coffee Popularito
A smooth Dominican-inspired coffee cocktail with a rich blend of dark rum and coffee liqueur, perfect for after dinner or anytime indulgence. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together dark rum, coffee liqueur, freshly brewed espresso for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz dark rum
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.5 oz heavy cream
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice cubes and pour in 1.5 oz dark rum, 1 oz coffee liqueur, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and combine without diluting.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 4: Slowly pour 0.5 oz heavy cream over the back of a spoon to float it on top, creating a layered effect.
- Step 5: Garnish with grated nutmeg sprinkled lightly over the cream layer.
