The Caribbean Coffee is a delightful cocktail that beautifully blends the rich flavors of cold brew coffee with rum, creating a drink that’s perfect for coffee enthusiasts and cocktail lovers alike. This concoction features a mix of cold brew coffee liqueur, espresso, demerara syrup, and dark rum, delivering a sweet yet bitter profile that is both satisfying and complex.

This drink is essentially a twist on the classic Espresso Martini, replacing vodka with Ten To One Dark Rum and using more coffee liqueur to elevate its coffee character. The dark rum adds layers of flavor with its notes of tobacco, leather, vanilla, and baking spices, complementing the coffee base perfectly.

The combination of freshly brewed espresso and high-quality coffee liqueur, such as Mr Black Cold Brew, enhances the depth of coffee flavor, counterbalancing with sweet and fruity notes. Furthermore, using demerara syrup introduces a nutty, caramelized flavor, harmonizing beautifully with the rich rum.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Ten To One Dark Rum
• 1 ounce cold brew coffee liqueur (e.g., Mr Black)
• 1 ounce brewed espresso
• 1/4 ounce demerara syrup
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Unsweetened cocoa powder, for garnish

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the rum, liqueur, espresso, demerara syrup, and salt. Shake well for about 20 seconds until chilled.
2. Strain the mixture into a martini glass and garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

How to Make Demerara Syrup

1. Combine 1/2 cup of demerara sugar with 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

The Caribbean Coffee offers a sophisticated yet simple way to enjoy coffee in cocktail form—perfect for gatherings or a cozy evening at home.