What makes the flaming Spanish coffee so special? Caramelized sugar and rum mix with coffee and coffee liqueur to make this delicious, complex coffee cocktail. And did we mention that you set it on fire? Here’s the unexpectedly simple recipe.
Pour the sugar into the small bowl and run the lemon wedge around the lip of your tempered glass. Then dip the glass lip in the sugar, turning to cover the entire lip.
Pour the rum and triple sec into the glass.
Carefully set the alcohol on fire. Holding the stem, slowly turn the glass to allow the flames to caramelize the sugar rim.
Add the coffee and coffee liqueur. Your flames should now be extinguished.
If you’d like, garnish with a spoonful of whipped cream and sprinkle of cinnamon. Or add a wedge of lemon or orange to the rim of the glass. That’s it -- your flaming Spanish coffee is ready to enjoy!