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Cafecito De Familia [Coffee Cocktail, Dominican Style]

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Author Chef Tu David Phu

Prep time

5 Min

Total time

5 Min

Cafecito De Familia [Coffee Cocktail, Dominican Style]

This coffee cocktail is one of the best coffee cocktails I've ever had. Chef Nelson German, Top Chef Alumnus, instills inspiration from his Oakland community, Afro-Latin roots, and mother for this delicious concoction he dubs, 'Cafecitio De Familia.' According to Chef Nelson, “Dominican coffee culture is the polar opposite of what we know here in the United States." And goes without saying that we have coffee to start the day. However, Chef Nelson’s Dominican household would have coffee to wind down and relax in the afternoon. And I have to attest, with the addition of rum, it's an amazing way to relax with a cup of coffee.

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a cocktail mixer with ice then stir for about 20 seconds.
Pour and strain into a rocks glass with ice.
Slowly pour in your cream then grate some nutmeg on top.
Fill the glass with Applewood smoke. Cover with lid (optional)
Drink immediately.

Notes

Custom Coffee Blends

Like wine, coffee has many different characteristics. For this recipe, Mr. Espresso made a custom blend for Chef Nelson's preferences. Specifically, Mr. Espresso made a blend that was dark and smokier (than most conventional artisanal offerings) that was reminiscent of Dominican-style coffee. For more information about their coffee, inquire here [info@mrespresso.com]

-About Mr. Espresso-

Mr. Espresso is an Oakland-based, family-owned, and operated Specialty Coffee Roaster that started in 1978. Mr. They specialize in coffee that is gently roasted as it was in Italy, over slow-burning, oak wood logs that are hand-selected, perfectly seasoned, and sustainably sourced. Skillfully adapting this Old World tradition to modern tastes, the Mr. Espresso family continues to roast classically inspired blends to bring you an espresso like no other.