Coffee Grog
Base Spirit
Rum
Flavour Type
Coffee, Spiced, Citrus
Cocktail Type
Modern
A spiced and aromatic coffee drink with a tiki twist, featuring a blend of rums and citrus peels, ignited for dramatic effect.
Origin/History
Created by Don the Beachcomber, a pioneer of tiki culture, Coffee Grog is a testament to his innovative and theatrical approach to cocktail crafting.
Serving Instructions
Combine ingredients in a preheated glass, ignite rums, add coffee, and stir until dissolved, garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Occassion
Evening gatherings, Winter nights
Year of Creation
1930s
Classic/Modern
Modern
Garnishes
Cinnamon stick, Coffee beans
Aroma
Rich coffee, Spiced, Slightly sweet
Texture/Consistency
Warm, Smooth
Pairings
Desserts, especially chocolate or spice-based treats
Fun Facts
The flaming presentation of Coffee Grog adds a theatrical element to its servingtypical of tiki bar traditions.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Shake or stir depending on the version, then strain into the glass. Sometimes flamed for effect.
Ingredients
- Aged Jamaican Rum
- Demerara Rum
- Orange Curacao
- Cold Brew Coffee
- Coconut Cream
- Cinnamon Syrup
- Absinthe
- Angostura Bitters
Preparation Method
- 5 ml aged Jamaican rum
- 15 ml 151-proof Demerara rum
- 5 ml orange curacao
- 90 ml cold brew coffee
- 30 ml coconut cream
- 15 ml 1:1 cinnamon syrup
- 1 dash absinthe (about 0.5 ml)
- 2 dashes angostura bitters (about 1 ml)
- 3 coffee beans for garnish
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