Coffee cocktail
Spanish coffee
Coffee, liqueur and cream in a theatrical after-dinner drink.
Where it came from
Pacific Northwest, United States
1970s
The theatrical flaming Spanish coffee served in North American restaurants is associated with Portland, Oregon’s Huber’s Cafe, rather than a traditional drink from Spain.
Make it at home
Starting recipe
You'll need
- Brewed coffee
- 120 g
- Coffee liqueur
- 30 ml
- Milk foam
- cream top
- 01
Build
Build hot coffee with coffee liqueur in a warm glass and float lightly whipped cream.
- 02
Serve
Serve immediately and adjust sweetness or dilution to taste.
At a café
Recipes and café sizes vary. Use this as the clearest starting point, then make it yours.