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. Why waste all that lovely leftover cherry syrup, which is already flavoured and make a new one?
I had already brewed the espresso, the syrup was ready so the only thing I had to do was to mix in the boose. I tried it a few times until it had the strength I liked and voila it was ready in no time. I don’t know if it gets better in time but it tasted great and you can start drinking it right away.
I have already thought of a few ideas of using it, if it lasts until then, because we love it.
Espresso Cherry Liqueur in five minutes, Recipe by Ivy
Ingredients:
- 2 cups espresso coffee made with 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons coffee
- 1 cup Metaxas brandy
- ½ cup dark rum
- 1 ¾ cup cherry syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Directions:
- Brew the coffee and set aside to cool.
- Strain coffee, using a coffee filter.
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Filter the liqueur once more and store in a bottle.
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Tags: Alcoholic drinks, Coffee, Drinks, How to.., Spoon Sweets, syrup, Tips-cooking
December 6th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
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!
December 6th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
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.
December 6th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
A lovely drink!
Cheers and have a great week,
Rosa
December 6th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Ivy, that's awesome! I didn't know we could make liqueur at home!
December 6th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
cheers ,ivy!metaxa is the prefered brandy of my husband…i think your creation will be mine!
December 6th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
This sounds marvellous Ivy. I love your decanter - simply beautiful.
December 6th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
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!
December 7th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Very nice for a Kerasma after dinner but I hope you didn't (PLEASE) use the 7-star Metaxa!
December 7th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
(lol) No I used the 5 Star Metaxa Brandy.
December 7th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Looks very elegant Ivy! Yum…great for the holidays and to serve visitors.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Wow, I really like this!!
December 9th, 2009 at 3:25 am
Don't mind having a shot or two. Never thought of making this at home!