Dominican Tropical Coffee Flip
A creamy, spiced coffee flip echoing the warmth of Dominican flavors, blended with rum and a touch of cinnamon. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together dark rum, freshly brewed espresso, heavy cream 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 220 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 freshly brewed espresso
- 0.75 oz heavy cream
- 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup
- 1 egg yolk
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add 1.5 oz dark rum, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, 0.75 oz heavy cream, 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup, and 1 egg yolk.
- Step 2: Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify and chill.
- Step 3: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture.
- Step 4: Lightly dust the surface with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Step 5: Serve immediately without ice to preserve the creamy texture.
