Greenlandic Coffee - Scotch, Coffee, Kahlúa & Orange Hot Cocktail

Greenlandic Coffee is a hot coffee cocktail built from Scotch, Kahlúa, Grand Marnier, Black Coffee, Sugar, and Whipped Cream. The revised half-ounce liqueur measures keep the coffee and Scotch recognizable instead of letting sweet modifiers dominate.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Scotch - whisky backbone and smoke.
• Kahlúa - coffee sweetness.
• Grand Marnier - orange and Cognac notes.
• Black Coffee - hot roasted base.
• Sugar - measured sweetness.
• Whipped Cream - soft finishing layer.

Equipment

• Irish Coffee Cup
• Bar spoon
• Heatproof measure if flambéing

Coffee Comes Back to the Front

Four and a half ounces of coffee against one ounce of Scotch and two half-ounce liqueurs creates a more coffee-led cup. The optional flame is presentation, not a requirement for flavor.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use another coffee liqueur.
• Replace Grand Marnier with orange curaçao.
• Use Irish whiskey for a softer whisky profile.
• Skip the flambé entirely for a simpler preparation.

Helpful Tips

• Preheat the cup.
• Dissolve the Sugar in the hot coffee before adding cream.
• If flambéing, use only heatproof equipment, clear the area of flammables, and never pour from a bottle near a flame.
• Make sure the flame is fully extinguished before topping with coffee or cream.