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Island Coffee Night

A Happy Hour house recipe built around white rum with coffee liqueur and espresso.

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ā˜… 10.5 / 12.5from 2 ratings
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Shake the measured ingredients with ice. Strain into the glass.

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By Jess M.

Island Coffee Night — Drier

Pulls back the sweetness and lets the base spirit show more.

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  • Espresso30 ml
  • Coffee liqueur40 ml
  • White rum45 ml

Keep the original technique. The change is mainly in the balance.

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Daniel N.

This feels dangerously easy to make for something that tastes this polished.

♄ 12
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Tom T.Premium

I tried your suggestion tonight. Much better.

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Marcus L.Premium

Good tip. I’m going to try that next time.

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Sarah B.Premium

This feels dangerously easy to make for something that tastes this polished. This one definitely earned a place in my favourites.

♄ 10
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Ryan T.

Really good balance. I was expecting sweeter, but it stayed pretty clean.

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