Home ยทย Recipes ยทย Drinks ยทย Cocktails Licor 43 Coconut Coffee Cocktail Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Jan 23, 2014Updated: Mar 18, 2024 View Recipe11 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Coconut coffee cocktail blends together cinnamon, vanilla, and maple flavors for the delicious morning beverage. It’s the perfect brunch cocktail with a kick of caffeine. Table of Contents IngredientsRecipe VariationsStep-by-Step InstructionsMore Coffee Brunch RecipesCoconut Coffee CocktailView moreView less There are few things finer than a relaxing weekend brunch! This coffee cocktail was inspired by a brunch cocktail from Craft & Commerce in San Diego, California. The cocktail was called “the collective reviver.” Unfortunately, that drink is no longer on the menu. No problem. Now, you can easily make an even better version at home! Move on over, Mimosa and Bloody Mary, there’s a new favorite brunch cocktail in town! This well balanced cocktail has warm notes of vanilla and maple with tropical coconut vibes. It’s the perfect brunch cocktail for any season or occasion. Serve it Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or a bridal shower brunch! This cocktail is meant for lazy Saturdays and Sundays when you can bum around and be merry. ย It reminds me of summer vacation with the sun shining on my face and my toes dug into the warm sand. Cheers! Ingredients There are four key ingredients needed for this recipe: coffee, rum, Licor 43, and coconut cream. From there, you can easily swap or sub in other ingredients. Easily make cold brew coffee at home using this overnight room temperature brew method. Or, whip up a batch of cold brew coffee concentrate to customize your cup even more. If you don’t have the patience to brew coffee overnight, you could simply brew a hot pot of coffee. This cocktail tastes great chilled or hot! Rum: Highly recommend using aged dark or dark rum. However, you may swap in white rum or spiced rum for a slightly different flavor. Licor 43: A delicious vanilla flavored Spanish liqueur. It’s supposedly made up of 43 ingredients. Cream: Use heavy cream, heavy whipping cream, or half & half. Coconut Cream: For best results used canned coconut cream or canned full-fat coconut milk. Do not use cream of coconut. That is a completely different product. What is Licor 43? Licor 43 Original is a Spanish liqueur. It has grown in popularity and now is now widely available. Find Total Wine, BevMo, or your local liquor store. I haven’t tasted anything like it.ย Licor 43 smells of warm vanilla and honey. It adds a rounded, complex flavors to drinks. It’s a wonderful mix of citrus, floral, and sweet. I’ve tried drinking it neat, on the rocks (with ice), and mixed into cocktails. Needless to say, it is a fantastic addition to drinks.I highly recommend you try it as a Licor 43 Mini Beer. It only requires two ingredients: Licor 43 and heavy cream! There are now new variations including Licor 43 Horchata, Licor 43 Baristo, and Licor 54 Chocolate. Recipe Variations This coconut coffee cocktail recipe uses dark rum. Other liquor variations that work include: Bourbon Coffee: The combination of bourbon and coffee is known as an Easy Kentucky Coffee. Bourbon is a great substitute for rum. It adds similar warm, sweet notes. Whiskey Coffee: Irish coffee combines whiskey and coffee. Whiskey pairs wonderfully with the Licor 43 and coconut. Tequila Coffee: The mixture of tequila and coffee is known as a Mexican coffee cocktail. Use tequila in this recipe for a vibrant, flavorful variation. Step-by-Step Instructions Add ice cubes to cocktail shaker. Pour chilled cold brew coffee. Follow with aged rum of choice. And Licor 43. Add a pinch of ground cinnamon. Add coconut cream Pour heavy cream and a splash of agave syrup. Cover cocktail shaker and shake, shake, shake. Lightly moisten the rim of cocktail glass and coat in cinnamon sugar. (optional) Pour out shaken cocktail. Add additional ice, if desired. More Coffee Brunch Recipes Mint Mojito Coffee Sea Salt Coffee Classic Irish Coffee Horchata Latte Coconut Coffee Cocktail No ratings yet This delicious cocktail blends together cinnamon, vanilla, and maple flavors for one amazing morning beverage. Itโs the perfect brunch cocktail with a kick of caffeine. Licor 43 makes this cocktail truly special and unique! Prep Time: 5 minutes minutesTotal Time: 5 minutes minutes Servings: 1 (multiply as needed) Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients▢ 4 oz cold brew coffee (ยฝ cup)▢ 1 oz dark rum▢ 1 oz Licor 43▢ pinch ground cinnamon▢ 2 teaspoon maple syrup or agave syrup, or more to taste▢ 1 oz coconut cream, or full-fat coconut milk (canned)▢ ยพ oz heavy cream▢ ice, as needed▢ cinnamon sugar mixture, to rim serving glass (optional) Instructions Add ice cubes to cocktail shaker. Pour in cold brew coffee. Follow with rum and Licor 43. Add a pinch of ground cinnamon. Add coconut cream, heavy cream, and sweetener.Cover cocktail shaker and shake until frothy. Lightly moisten the rim of cocktail glass and coat in cinnamon sugar. (optional) Pour out shaken cocktail. ย Add additional ice, if desired. NotesIngredients Notes: Aged or dark rum recommended. However, you may swap in light rum (white rum) or spiced rum for a slightly different flavor. Alternative liquors to use: Bourbon – “Easy Kentucky Coffee” Whiskey – “Irish Coffee” Tequila – “Mexican Coffee” Used canned coconut cream or canned full-fat coconut milk. Both are unsweetened. DO NOT USE cream of coconut. That is a completely different sweetened product.ย NutritionCalories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: DrinksCuisine: American Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Alex says: January 26, 2014 This was a fantastic tribute to an amazing cocktail. Bottomless coffee cocktails with my brunch buffet? You had my curiosity… but now you have my attention. Reply
coffee says: July 1, 2014 Also, see to it that you follow the correct coffee beans and water proportion. Putting too much water and little coffee beans in the coffee maker will certainly yield a poor and “weak” brew. A general rule when brewing is to put 2 tablespoons of grounded coffee beans for every 6 ounces of water. Reply
Lyne says: January 18, 2017 Hello :) Please, do you have a substitute for Licor 43? Because I cannot find this product where I’m living. Thank you so much Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 19, 2017 Hi, Licor 43 is available for sale online. I’m sorry, I’m not aware of any substitutes.
Meryl Goldberg says: October 25, 2018 Sounds amazing. Where in San Diego did you have this drink….and brunch!?! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: October 26, 2018 I had the drink/brunch at Craft & Commerce in the Little Italy neighborhood.
Kathy Osborn says: September 9, 2020 So good! I used Tia Maria in place of L43 and it was still fantastic! tia Maria Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: September 17, 2020 Thanks for trying the recipe! Tia Maria is a great substitute!