Thai Coffee
Thai Coffee is a delightful blend of rich, aromatic coffee infused with the vibrant flavors of sweetened condensed milk and a hint of cardamom.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Highball glass
- 6 ingredients
Thai Coffee
Ingredients
- Coffee6 tblsp ground
- Coriander¼ tsp
- Cardamom4-5 whole green
- Sugar
- Whipping cream
- Ice
Method
- Place the coffee and spices in the filter cone of your coffee maker.
- Brew coffee as usual, let it cool.
- In a tall glass, dissolve 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar in an ounce of the coffee (it's easier to dissolve than if you put it right over ice).
- Add 5-6 ice cubes and pour coffee to within about 1 inch of the top of the glass.
- Rest a spoon on top of the coffee and slowly pour whipping cream into the spoon.
- This will make the cream float on top of the coffee rather than dispersing into it right away.
What you need
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See 33 Coffee drinksWhere it comes from
A modern adaptation of Thai iced coffee culture into cocktail form, blending Southeast Asian flavors with spirit-forward mixing. This drink celebrates the rich, earthy character of traditional Thai coffee while incorporating condensed milk and warming spices for authenticity and complexity.
Tips from the bar
- Use strong Thai coffee or strong dark roast for proper flavor intensity
- incorporate sweetened condensed milk for traditional sweetness and richness
- balance spirits carefully to complement rather than overpower coffee
- serve over ice for cooling effect without diluting the coffee quickly
- consider adding cardamom or star anise for additional aromatic depth
Twists worth trying
- Thai Espresso Martini
- Uses espresso with vodka and Thai liqueur for sophisticated coffee-forward martini
- Iced Thai Coffee Punch
- scaled as a batch punch with cold brew and complementary spirits for gatherings
- Thai Coffee Liqueur
- creates homemade Thai coffee-infused liqueur for depth and authenticity
What to eat with it
- Thai sticky rice with mango
- Cardamom cookies
- Coconut custard tart
- Thai dessert crepes
- Mango panna cotta
- Sesame candy
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Thai Coffee?
A Thai Coffee is made with coffee, coriander, cardamom, sugar, whipping cream, ice.
What glass do you use for a Thai Coffee?
Serve a Thai Coffee in a highball glass.
What does a Thai Coffee taste like?
Expect rich, creamy, spicy.
What can I make with Coffee?
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