I was thinking of making a coffee liqueur with the Espresso Natalia gave me and I google searched to see how it is made. I have made liqueurs in the past so I knew the procedure but still I wanted to see if there was something more to do. I found this recipe and since I had a lot of brandies in my bar, I liked the idea of making it with brandy. I also had dark rum so I used some of that as well.
The same day I was planning to make the liqueur, I was already preparing another cake recipe in which I was using some of the cherries I had made and then the idea popped into my mind…
The recipe is included in my cookbook Mint, Cinnamon & Blossom Water, Flavours of Cyprus, Kopiaste!
I have already thought of a few ideas of using it, if it lasts until then, because we love it.
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I did not know it was so easy to make a liqueur! Plus I thought the liqueur had to sit for weeks before it could be consumed!
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Most of the liqueurs which have whole fruit or peels inside must stay for some weeks for the flavour to come out. The same would apply if I used coffee beans for making the liqueur.
cheers ,ivy!metaxa is the prefered brandy of my husband…i think your creation will be mine!
A lovely drink!
Cheers and have a great week,
Rosa
Ivy, that's awesome! I didn't know we could make liqueur at home!
This sounds marvellous Ivy. I love your decanter – simply beautiful.
Been away but I see I miss some great posts Ivy!
Coffee and cherries very nice combo … I donnot drin anymore but I can imagine how nice they pair up in a liquor … I like Angie did not know making liquors was so easy either! This seems like lovely gifts for Christmas to give or share at gatherings!
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Very nice for a Kerasma after dinner but I hope you didn't (PLEASE) use the 7-star Metaxa!
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(lol) No I used the 5 Star Metaxa Brandy.
Looks very elegant Ivy! Yum…great for the holidays and to serve visitors.
Wow, I really like this!!
Don't mind having a shot or two. Never thought of making this at home!
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