The North Pole Nightcap is perfect for when the house finally goes quiet.
North Pole Nightcap Cocktail: Spiced rum + cozy coffee for when the house finally goes quiet.
Skill Level: Easy
North Pole Nightcap Cocktail
Spiced rum + cozy coffee for when the house finally goes quiet.
Equipment
- Rocks glass or coffee mug
- Spoon
- Jigger
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Spiced rum
- 2 ounces Hot coffee or strong cold brew
- 1 ounce Kahlua or coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce Brown sugar
- 1 ounce Heavy Cream or half-and-half
- Pinch of cocoa power or nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- In your glass or mug, combine spiced rum, coffee, coffee liqueur, and brown sugar/simple syrup. Stir to dissolve.
- Gently float the cream over the top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
- Dust lightly with cocoa powder or nutmeg and serve warm (or over ice if using cold brew).
Notes
Why it works:
Think of this as the holiday cousin of an Irish coffee; just rowdier and a bit more decadent. The spiced rum brings baking spice warmth, the coffee keeps you awake for late-night wrapping duty, and that soft cream cap makes it feel indulgent without being fussy. It’s the perfect “everyone’s finally gone to bed” drink.
Movie Pairing: The Night Before (2015)
Why: Both are chaotic. The warming coffee cocktail is exactly what you want while watching Seth Rogan, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie enjoy their tradition of drugs and booze and a search for a legendary party, the night before Christmas.
