Alright, brace yourself for a Christmas cocktail that’s as punchy as your nan after a couple of sherries. We’re using NU ERA SPIRITS Dark Roasted Coffee Rum, which is basically the closest you’ll get to a caffeinated bear hug in liquid form.
This isn’t some mulled wine situation that’ll make you feel like you’re at a Victorian re-enactment. No, we’re talking a proper, grown-up cocktail that’s going to warm you up, wake you up, and maybe - just maybe - get you through yet another round of family charades at the family dinner.
Ingredients:
- 50ml NU ERA SPIRITS Dark Roasted Coffee Rum — proper stuff, none of that instant coffee nonsense
- 25ml spiced simple syrup (we’ll get to this in a bit, don’t panic)
- 100ml brewed black coffee, hot and strong enough to melt a spoon
- 20ml cream (or more if you’re going for that “Santa in a mug” vibe)
- Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves (for sprinkling on top like you know what you’re doing)
Spiced Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar (use brown sugar if you’re feeling fancy)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3-4 cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Heat all that in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves, then let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Take out the spices, let it cool, and boom — you’re a cocktail magician. Or at least, you look like one. Store it in the fridge if you don’t drink it all straight from the pot (no judgment).
Directions:
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Warm up the Coffee – Brew a hot, strong black coffee, something that’ll slap you awake.
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Mix the Good Stuff – In a mug (or glass if you’re feeling a bit fancy), pour the NU ERA SPIRITS Dark Roasted Coffee Rum and your freshly made spiced syrup. Give it a swirl like you’re on MasterChef and pretend you know what “infusion” means.
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Pour in the Coffee – Top it with the hot coffee. Remember, this is meant to keep you warm through the frostiness of both winter and family small talk.
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Cream Time – Drizzle the cream on top. You can go for a gentle layer or a proper dollop depending on how indulgent you’re feeling.
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Final Touch – Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, and maybe a clove if you’re getting really ambitious. Or just bung it all in and call it “artisan.”
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Enjoy – Now, sip it like you’re a smug Christmas cocktail connoisseur. Or gulp it like you’ve just escaped from dinner-table interrogation. Either way, it’s delicious.