April 28, 2016 – Mother’s Day is Sunday May 8 so show the love with something different and creative for Mom this year.  Mimosas, Champagne and pretty pink cocktails are always great but in 2016 Mom deserves the buzz of a trendy caffeinated cocktail.  Mixologists have discovered Caliche Rum with its hints of vanilla and oak along with cold pressed coffee, espresso or good old drip coffee can be turned into coffee flavored drinks that go way beyond the enduring favorite of Irish Coffee.

We’ve found some fabulous recipes that will cause Mom to wonder where she went wrong bringing you up but she’ll want the recipe anyway!

Recipes

Cerro de Punta

(Named after Puerto Rico’s highest elevation point)

Served Hot
1 oz Caliche Rum
.25 oz Cruzan Black strap
.5 oz Amaro
Splash to taste of Disaronno Amaretto
Splash of lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick

Combine all ingredients and top with hot drip coffee. Garnish: top with coconut whipped cream and cracked black pepper. Combine coconut cream with heavy cream and a small amount of granulated sugar to taste and whip with whisk.

Cali Café

2oz Caliche
1oz Regular Strength Brewed Cold Coffee
.25oz Maraschino
.5oz Cherry Heering
.5oz Dark Simple Syrup

Combine ingredients in a rocks glass.  Garnish with orange peel and cherry.

Wake Up Call

1oz Frangelico
1oz Caliche Rum
.75oz Cold Espresso

Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass.

Kaffe Fatigue

(Play on Kaffe Fertig that uses Swiss prune liquor)

1 oz Brugal Anejo
.5 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin
2 oz Cold Press Coffee
.25 oz Bonal
Splash simple syrup

Deadly Dessert

1.5oz Caliche Rum
.5oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

Fill remaining glass with coffee.
Combine coffee and rum in a glass and stir. Garnish: whipped cream and caramel sauce.