The Spanish Coffee

I love the Spanish Coffee. There's really just one cocktail from Oregon that's known all over - mainly just in Oregon and Southern Washington, and that's Huber's Café's Spanish Coffee.
I spent a lot of time sitting at the bar at Huber's when I first moved to Portland, just watching the bartenders and making mental notes of the recipe as I watched their pours and their technique.
This is a great drink, especially for this time of year. I hope you'll take a moment sometime and try to make this one at home or at your bar.
Big thanks to Jordan Hughes over at High Proof Preacher for shooting and editing this gorgeous video: www.highproofp...
SPANISH COFFEE
¾ oz 151 proof rum
¼ oz triple sec or Cointreau
1½ oz Kahlua
hot coffee
lightly whipped heavy cream

[@PoojaG_PG]

As someone who comes from a family of teetotalers I've only been introduced to alcohol in my 20s. This was blew my mind. What a graceful job with that flame. 👏❤

[@eddievandershart1961]

i am so ecstatic that you finally have the time for an official KZbin channel Jeffery. I have been a "student" of yours for for years. You have helped me grow immensely as a craft bartender, i owe you alot. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@jeffmorgen]

Thank you my friend! Lots more to come.

[@johnnilles5802]

Jeffrey, glad to see you’re back online. I’ve been following you for many years, purchased your books, and have always enjoyed your videos. Being a tiki fan I recognized your 151 rum as LemonHart. Wish you well and for continued success.

[@jeffmorgen]

Thank you so much!

[@kidyuki1]

I'm seeing this one very late, but I recognize that black backdrop with the clairin and Hampden boxes on top. Love Jordan's videos, and he and Jeffrey working together on this is so cool!

[@ThatGuyMagnum]

Nearly scrolled past this, but had to do a double take and see that you actually have a KZbin channel now!

[@jeffmorgen]

It’s true!

[@David-mg8zu]

We have a very similar coffee drink here in Europe called Calypso Coffee, it also uses dark or 151 rum, and either coffee liqueur or dark creme de cacao. It omits the orange liqueur. I prefer it with the creme de cacao.

[@jeffmorgen]

I will have to look that one up, sounds delicious.

[@mattsnoozle5093]

My man!! Just wanted to share with you how inspiring you are to me. Still remember the first time that I watched you create cocktails on Small Screen.... I was in awe!! ⭐ Your Sherry and Reposada Tequila Eggnog recipe has definitely impacted my life in so many positve ways... I have a honored Christmas Tradition courtesy of you 🥛 Thank you for taking the time to share your wealth of cocktail knowledge with us. Lots of respect and admiration for your methodology🥤 Cheers to you 🥂

[@jeffmorgen]

That is so awesome to hear and so kind of you to say! Very happy to be a part of your Christmas traditions, it’s a big part of why I do what I do! Cheers to you and happy new year!

[@brwi1]

I remember rewatching you make this and other cocktails over and over in that youtube series you did years ago. So good to have you back!

[@jeffmorgen]

So good to be here!

[@doctorx0079]

He lives! Great to see Jeffrey again

[@tommymatheson7519]

Really cool technique!

[@Bobalatate]

We always take visitors from out of town to Huber’s for the Spanish coffee and turkey dinner. In addition to this being a great drink, their tableside presentation with long pours is incredibly entertaining. Love that place!

[@jeffmorgen]

It’s one of my favorite bars in Portland.

[@Baika360]

Hello Jeff, your "Spanish Coffee" video has gone viral on Twitter and we Spaniards have seen it. We just wanted to tell you that no one in Spain has ever seen that strange type of coffee here. All the best!

[@jeffmorgen]

Well, perhaps someone can locate the creator of this cocktail to let them know - it was named well before I was born!

[@jordan23michael78]

Anouther great video It's amazing

[@jeffmorgen]

Glad you think so! That @highproofpreacher is a very talented man.

[@nicktheflybradley]

Hi Jeffrey, I have heard your name many, many times from other KZbin bartenders. So I was delighted to see this recipe and noted it exactly. Now enjoying my second Spanish Coffee made exactly to your recipe. My first a couple of days ago was made with Mr Black coffee liqueur. Today it is with Kahlua and much better. I have the perfect glass for it too. A pair of Swedish, Gaelic Coffee glasses in a metal decorative holder. Stood the flame heat of the 151. Nick from York

[@jeffmorgen]

Thanks for saying hi, Nick! Cheers.

[@SaroShow]

Delicious I will try this with my guest :D! Please do more videos! I still sell to my clients your drinks from the Morgenthaler Methon on Small Screen :D Evrybody loves the Bourbon Renewal!!! Ciao from Sicily!

[@jeffmorgen]

Ciao! Lots more to come. Stay tuned and thanks for the support!

[@trevorschneiderfishing]

Can’t wait to try! Hope all is well!

[@jeffmorgen]

Always a pleasure to hear from you Trevor!

[@RobPhilip69]

Definitely going to make this one! Nice addition to the barraquito, the local variation here!

[@jeffmorgen]

Hope you enjoy!

[@BalsamicPork]

Crazy that you're releasing this 8 years to the day of your video with Small Screen Productions. Been making your version ever since. Great stuff!

[@jeffmorgen]

I did not realize that!

[@MrMoney331]

Shit I moved to Oregon a few years ago and don't know jack about it! Please teach me master! 😄

[@tfoksieloy]

I'm sorry, I was told by a certain famous bartender that I am supposed to use a 30 second french press coffee brew. This coffee is too well extracted. Joking aside, lately I started making it with Gran Marnier instead of Cointreau or Clemente Rum Agricole. The extra brandyness hits a spot.

[@jeffmorgen]

HAHAHAHA I’m impressed that you remember that one!

[@nicksowards7772]

Thank you, looks excellent, wanna try this one. Would you trust the flame in glassware of unknown origin, know of any mishaps with cheap glass? The orange makes me wanna also try a Belgian vibe and sub a little of the Kahlúa with a splash of cacao.

[@jeffmorgen]

Yeah I’ve had plenty of mishaps with cheap or untempered glass. Be careful!

[@hjewkes]

I have to imagine once I make one of these I’m going to get 6 more orders in. Can you flame a whole line up and get the rims to caramelize, or do you really have to baby the glasses to keep the flame rotating?

[@jeffmorgen]

I’ve tried it and I really recommend rotating. I can do two at a time (one in each hand) but that’s my maximum at work.

[@hjewkes]

@@jeffmorgen Thanks, I sort of figured. Definitely one to practice haha

[@theresamarie7679]

Yes you are right! Had one a few weeks ago & told the bartender when people see you making this they are going to want one as well. Especially on a cold icy day. 😋 He made a few more that night. His first time making them.

[@donmcauslan233]

Wow, wow, wow - that looks amazing! Is Kahlua key to this or would Mr. Black's or Koloa Kauai work just as well?

[@jeffmorgen]

I haven't tried it with either, I'm afraid. Since the original uses Kahlua, that's what we use at my bar as well.

[@SanTM]

Looks incredible Jeff! Question, with the espresso and flaming the sugar does it not take ages to make this drink in a busy bar?

[@jeffmorgen]

Not sure where you're seeing espresso, but we make hot coffee every few hours and store it in a vacuum pot. Takes an extra minute to caramelize the sugar but it's not that bad.

[@ApocalypticMerc]

Just enjoying one now, any tips for getting the caramelised sugar off the glass when I'm done?

[@jeffmorgen]

We use a dishwasher. Comes right off.

[@MrMoney331]

Does your glass get really hot during the burning? I would kind of assume so, but I could just see that being a part people don't realize and starts getting hot and they drop it.

[@jeffmorgen]

It does, but once the drink is finished it's perfectly manageable.