Venezuelan Spiced Coffee Cocktail
A warm and indulgent cocktail blending dark rum, rich coffee, and a touch of cinnamon for a comforting, spiced finish. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together dark rum, freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur 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 210 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 coffee liqueur
- 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup
- 0.5 oz heavy cream
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Instructions
- Step 1: Brew 1 oz of fresh espresso and let it cool slightly.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to halfway.
- Step 3: Add 1.5 oz dark rum, 1 oz cooled espresso, 0.75 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup into the shaker.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 5: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 6: Gently float 0.5 oz heavy cream over the top by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon.
- Step 7: Garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon on the cream surface.
