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Coconut Liqueur Coffee

February 2, 2016 by Jane Saunders 14 Comments

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Coffee & coconut combine is this exotic Coconut Liqueur Coffee. Fill your kitchen with intoxicating coffee aromas and snuggle up with a glass on any winters night. It is quick and easy to prepare and perfect for rounding off Valentine’s Day.

Glasses of liqueur coffee with cream float and dessicated coconut

One of my favourite luxuries in winter has to be liqueur-spiked coffee. So cosy. So comforting. There’s nothing quite like a tipple-laced coffee with light as air cream floating on top to round off a long dark evening in a dreamy way.

This coconut liqueur coffee is my current late night love. It is most definitely serious. In this drink, coffee and coconut rum prove to be mature partners in crime.

Coffee being poured from a cafetiere into vintage glasses

And did I mention there’s also Kahlúa in there? Sweet, heavenly coffee based Kahlúa.

That’s right – two liqueurs in your coffee.

Excessive? Not a bit. Let me explain:

  • I wanted to ensure that the coconut did not overpower the coffee
  • But I wanted a full measure of alcohol (I can’t help it)
  • Mixing equal measures of Malibu and Kahlúa achieves this balance

See? Perfectly sensible and not remotely greedy.

It’s this subtle addition of coconut and the sweetness from the liqueurs, along with the float of lightly whipped, bubbly cream that turns this nightcap into a real winner. Each sip equates to creaminess, coffee, a hint of coconut and a pleasant hit of sweet alcohol. A true delight.

Liqueur coffees in vintage glasses awaiting the cream float

Confession. I do not like straight coffee. I do, however have a major soft spot all of the following :

  • coffee cake
  • coffee infused chocolates
  • coffee ice-cream (big time)
  • coffee macarons
  • creamy coffee desserts (all of them)
  • iced coffee
  • coffee milkshake
  • coffee martini
  • liqueur coffee

But a mug of pure, unadulterated coffee? I can’t handle it. Too bitter.

I find this hugely disappointing since I adore the smell of coffee. I used to grind up coffee beans in the late 80’s whilst working at my Dad’s supermarket.  The intoxicating aromas filled the store and dazzled my teenage senses. I’ve been hooked on the smell ever since.

I regard straight, unsweetened black coffee as one of the most grown-up flavours out there to relish. But when I look at my list of coffee flavoured items that I do enjoy, two additional ingredients seem common-place: sugar and cream. Well, that’s very immature of me.

Adding a cream float to Coconut Liqueur Coffee

I’ve heard that you can train yourself to like a flavour if you try just a little of it every day for 30 days. I’d love to commit to this challenge and see if I can get myself to like coffee in its purest form.

But that requires time commitment from myself and not being forgetful. Hmm.

Perhaps one day I will do it. Never say never. But for now I’ll just continue to console myself with nightcaps like this Coconut Liqueur Coffee, sucking up those delectable coffee aromas as I make and savour each perfect mugful.

Find More Boozy Hot Drinks to Linger Over:

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  • Mulled Gin & Tonic with Apple
  • Boozy Gingerbread Latte
  • Maple and Bourbon Hot Chocolate
  • Hot Caramel Milk with Bourbon
  • Coffee with Blackcurrant & Almond
Coconut Liqueur Coffee

Coconut Liqueur Coffee

Jane Saunders
Coffee and coconut combine in this exotic hot drink. Fill your kitchen with intoxicating coffee aromas and snuggle up with a glass on any winters night. Quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for rounding off Valentine’s Day.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: Worldwide
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Drinks
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Ingredients

  • 400 ml Freshly brewed coffee
  • 40 ml Coconut rum liqueur (I used Malibu)
  • 40 ml Kahlúa
  • Brown sugar (optional, to taste)
  • 5 tablespoon Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut flakes

Instructions

  • Begin by lightly toasting the coconut in a preheated oven for 5 minutes until turning golden brown (180°C/ 350°F). Set aside
  • Meanwhile warm two glass mugs
  • Divide the Kahlúa and coconut liqueur between the mugs
  • Pour the freshly brewed coffee over the liqueurs. Stir in the sugar if using
  • Gently whip the cream until it just begins to thicken and has a few bubbles. Create the cream float by gently pouring the cream on the top of the coffee over the back of a spoon
  • Top with the toasted coconut & serve immediately
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  1. Rezoan Rockey

    January 29, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    Normally I love coffee. So I am interested to taste that Coconut Liqueur Coffee. Thanks for share this post.

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      January 30, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      I think you’ll like this drink then. Thanks for dropping in.

      Reply
  2. David @ MilkFrotherJudge

    July 25, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    this sounds so heavenly! My favorite coffee is Barnie’s White Christmas, which is a coconut coffee. So I think this recipe is genius, pure genius! Love this whole coconut rum and ccoffee thing. I am definitely going to ask my mom to making this version!

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      July 26, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Thanks David – I hope a mugful makes it’s way into your hands soon.

      Reply
  3. Shihoko

    February 08, 2016 at 10:07 am

    I love coffee and anything coffee. This sounds great and I guess you can replace Kahlua with Flangerico?

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      February 09, 2016 at 10:56 am

      Thanks Shihoko. Liking your suggestion of coconut, coffee and hazelnuts from the Frangelico

      Reply
  4. Barely Vegan

    February 05, 2016 at 4:14 am

    I don’t drink coffee…..but this recipe may be a game changer for me!! This looks soooooo tasty. Coconut Rum Liqueur, Cream, Coconut flakes……YAAAAAAAS!!!!

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      February 05, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      You sound just like me on the coffee front… so you’ll most probably enjoy this when you try it. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Meredith

    February 04, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    5 stars
    That looks soooooo good I can almost taste it. What a perfect combination of flavors. I want to make this and snuggle up by a fire. Thanks for the recipe!!! Pinned it so I don’t forget the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      February 04, 2016 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks so much Meredith. Really pleased I’ve hit the mark with you.

      Reply
  6. Simon

    February 04, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Just what I need! Could I order one please?

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      February 04, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      on its way to you right now Simon 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sarah

    February 04, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    This has all of my favorite flavors together in a delicious sounding drink…perfection!

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      February 04, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      Thankyou Sarah – enjoy one soon

      Reply

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