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Spanish coffee

Coffee, liqueur and cream in a theatrical after-dinner drink.

Brewed coffeeCoffee liqueurMilk foam

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
  1. 01

    Build

    Build hot coffee with coffee liqueur in a warm glass and float lightly whipped cream.

  2. 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.