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greenlandic coffee

Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

This is a little stronger than a traditional Irish Coffee, and it's finished off with Grand Marnier set aflamed – the coffee’s final ingredient, for an impressive presentation.

yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For greenlandic coffee

  • 1/3 oz
    whiskey
  • 1/3 oz
    kahlua (or other coffee-flavored liqueur)
  • 1/3 oz
    grand marnier (or similar orange-flavored liqueur)
  • 3 1/3 oz
    hot coffee, fresh brewed
  • whipped cream

How To Make greenlandic coffee

  • 1
    Pour a measure of whisky into a large glass with a stem (Bordeaux). Warm the whisky carefully over a candle or a spirit burner and set it alight.
  • 2
    Let it burn for a moment, after which Kahlúa and hot coffee without sugar should be added.
  • 3
    Then carefully pour in a thick layer of gently whipped cream.
  • 4
    Finally, add burning Grand Marnier from a large sauce spoon lifted high above the glass – preferably in a dark room so that the blue Grand Marnier flame is clearly visible.
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