the witches' coffee

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

To underscore the rich flavor of dark Sumatra coffee, Bryan Dayton mixes it with aged rum, spicy, saffron-based Strega and molasses-y raw sugar. He even spices up the whipped cream, with bittersweet Italian Averna.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For the witches' coffee

  • 4 tsp
    demerara or other raw sugar
  • 12 oz
    hot brewed dark sumatra coffee
  • 6 oz
    aged rum
  • 3 oz
    strega (saffron-infused liqueur)
  • averna cream (see note), for garnish

How To Make the witches' coffee

  • 1
    In a heatproof pitcher, stir the sugar into the coffee until dissolved, then stir in the rum and Strega. Pour the coffee into warmed mugs or heatproof glasses and spoon the Averna Cream on top.
  • 2
    Note: Averna Cream: In a medium chilled bowl, whip 4 ounces chilled heavy cream with 1 ounce Averna amaro and 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Use the cream immediately. Makes enough for 4 drinks.
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