You may find different types of Jamaican coffee. To make the traditional recipe, you will need freshly brewed coffee, brown sugar, rum and heavy cream. Take freshly brewed coffee and add brown sugar to it. Stir well to melt the sugar. Then add dark rum and pour heavy cream over it as a layer. You can sprinkle some nutmeg or allspice over the Jamaican coffee to add more flavors. This is how you can get your Jamaican coffee ready.

Here we have included a brief about Jamaican Coffee. Then you will find a measurement chart of different measurement units for your ingredients. We have also mentioned the recipes of traditional Jamaican Coffee Cocktail, Iced Jamaican Coffee, and Non-Alcoholic Jamaican Coffee. Follow our website “Coffee Mart Blog” for more updates.

The Classic Jamaican coffee Cocktail

Jamaican coffee usually indicates that coffee originated from or is popular in Jamaica. We can classify this coffee according to its beans or its type.

You can use strongly flavored beans like Jamaican Blue Mountain, Jamaican High Mountain and Jamaican Supreme or Jamaican Low Mountain coffee beans. These beans can provide high quality and the best flavors.

In Jamaica, the most famous coffee is their traditional Jamaican Cocktail, Iced Jamaican Coffee, Non-Alcoholic Jamaican Coffee etc. You can go for any of these as a Jamaican coffee. 

Important Measurement Units For Your Ingredients

As the measurement units vary depending on the region or location, you should know the following relations of the units. This might help you figure out the exact amount of the ingredients used in the recipes. 

Classic Or Traditional Jamaican Coffee Cocktail Recipe 

If you want to make traditional or classic Jamaican Coffee, then go for the Jamaican coffee cocktail. Mainly people in Jamaica love this traditional taste. Follow our suggested steps for the Jamaican Coffee recipe. 

Ingredients 

• Coffee grounds (4 tablespoons)
• Boiling water (1 cup)
• Brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
• Dark Jamaican rum (50 ml)
• Jamaican Coffee Liqueur (Tia Maria or Kahlua – 50 ml)
• Heavy cream (4 tablespoons)
• Nutmeg or Allspice (For garnishing)

Steps To Follow 

1. The first step of the traditional Jamaican Coffee recipe is brewing the base coffee. Take fresh and flavorful coffee beans, grind them and make a strong brew. We recommend brewing it in the French press method. But you can go for a pour-over or drip method too.

 2.  For hot coffee, we recommend preheating your cup or glass. How can you preheat it? Well, fill your cup with hot water and keep it in for 1 minute. Then throw the  water and make your cup empty. 

3. Take the suggested amount of sugar, dark rum and coffee liqueur into your preheated cup or glass. Mix everything well. Stir the mixture so that the sugar melts nicely.

[Here, you can use Tia Maria or Kahlua as the Jamaican coffee liqueur. The Tia Maria is a combination of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee beans, vanilla, sugar and rum. It is quite popular in Jamaica. Kahlua is a combination of Arabica coffee bean, sugarcane extract and vanilla.

Many people skip this coffee liqueur ingredient. If you want to skip it, use about 100 ml of dark rum to get the perfect taste.]

4. Then add your freshly brewed coffee and give it a gentle stir.

5. Keep a spoon backwards over the cup or glass and pour heavy cream on it. It will create a layer over your coffee evenly. Then sprinkle some Nutmeg or Allspice over the coffee. This is how your traditional Jamaican Coffee Cocktail is ready.

[Here, Nutmeg is a spice which gives a sweet and nutty flavor to your coffee. Allspice is also one kind of spice made with unripe and dried berries of a plant. It provides a combined taste of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.]

Iced Jamaican Coffee Recipe 

If you like refreshing iced drinks, this recipe is for you. You can go for Iced Jamaican Coffee. It will give you a smooth and refreshing taste. Go through the following Jamaican Coffee recipe to perfectly make it.

Ingredients 

• Coffee grounds (4 tablespoons)
• Brown sugar (1 to 2 tablespoons)
• Dark Jamaican rum (30 ml – Optional)
• Condensed milk (2 tablespoons)
• Whipped cream (For garnishing)
• Nutmeg or Allspice (For garnishing)
• Ice cubes

Steps To Follow 

1. Start the iced Jamaican Coffee recipe by brewing the base coffee. Take fresh and flavorful coffee beans, grind them and make a strong brew. We recommend you to brew it in the French press method or cold brewing method. If your coffee is hot, let it cool down well.

2. Take a shaker and put some ice cubes in it. Pour your brewed cold coffee, brown sugar, condensed milk and rum. [Here, rum is not essential. If you want, you can skip it.]

Shake the mixture well until it combines perfectly.

3. Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice cubes. Here you can add dairy or non-dairy milk. Top it with whipped cream and sprinkle some Nutmeg or Allspice over the coffee. This is how your iced Jamaican Coffee is ready.

Alcohol Free Fun: Delicious Non-Alcoholic Jamaican Coffee

Do you want to avoid alcohol but are eager to try Jamaican Coffee? There are many people who want to skip any kind of alcoholic beverages. So, for them, we are presenting the non-alcoholic Jamaican Coffee recipe here.

Ingredients 

• Coffee grounds (4 tablespoons)
• Boiling water (1 cup)
• Brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Nutmeg (¼ teaspoon)
• Allspice ( ¼ teaspoon)
• Heavy cream or coconut milk (4 tablespoons)

Steps To Follow 

• Like the other recipes, brew the base coffee at first. We recommend you to brew it in the French press method. But you can go for a pour-over or drip method too.

• Take a cup or glass and fill it with hot water. Keep the water in the cup for 1 minute. Then throw the water and make your cup empty. This is how your cup will be preheated.

• Take the suggested amount of sugar, vanilla extract, Nutmeg, and Allspice into your preheated cup or glass. Mix everything well. Stir the mixture so that the sugar melts nicely.

• Then add your freshly brewed coffee and give it a gentle stir.

• Keep a spoon backwards over the cup or glass and pour heavy cream or coconut milk on it. It will create a layer over your coffee evenly. Then sprinkle some Nutmeg or Allspice over the coffee if you want. This is how your non-alcoholic Jamaican Coffee is ready.

Pro Tips & Tricks for the Perfect Jamaican Coffee at HOme

While making Jamaican Coffee, you should follow some tips and tricks. It will help you bring out the best taste as the original one at home. Here we are suggesting some easy-peasy tips and tricks for a yummy Jamaican Coffee recipe. 

• Try to make the base coffee with freshly roasted and ground beans. This will give you a fresh aroma. Use medium to coarse-size grinding. It will be best if you grind the coffee just before brewing. 

• For coffee beans use Blue Mountain coffee. But it is quite expensive. If you want something budget-friendly, you can go for Jamaican Highland. This Coffee can provide a similar taste as the Blue Mountain.

• The Jamaican coffee recipe involves some spices like nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon etc. If you don’t like the smell of these species, you can avoid them.

• If you want to get the original vibe of the Jamaican coffee, add Jamaican rum, Jamaican coffee liqueur, and coconut milk to your recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) 

Why is Blue Mountain coffee special? 

The Blue Mountain coffee beans are renowned in Jamaica. It is grown in a high altitude and cool climate. These beans have a mild flavor, nice aroma and low level of bitterness. That’s why the Blue Mountain coffee is considered special. 

Which method is best for brewing Jamaican coffee? 

We have mentioned earlier that you can brew Jamaican coffee in many different methods. But we recommend using the French press method and cold brew method for Iced Jamaican Coffee. These methods can extract all the essence best for Jamaican Coffee. 

Is it possible to make Jamaican coffee without alcohol? 

Yes, you can make Jamaican coffee without alcohol. The traditional recipe of Jamaican coffee cocktail requires alcohol. But you can follow the non-alcoholic Jamaican Coffee recipe to taste Jamaican coffee without alcohol. 

Which spices are commonly used in Jamaican coffee? 

You can use Nutmeg, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cardamom etc. Nutmeg is a spice which gives a sweet and nutty flavor to your coffee. Allspice is also one kind of spice made with unripe and dried berries of a plant. It provides a combined taste of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.

Conclusion 

To sum up we can say that Jamaican coffee has a different fan base. Many individuals love the aroma and taste of Jamaican coffee. You can follow our Jamaican coffee recipe for traditional Jamaican Coffee Cocktail, Iced Jamaican Coffee or non-alcoholic Jamaican Coffee too.

To find more details about different brewing methods or recipes, visit our website “Coffee Mart Blog” anytime.

Mojoon

I am Mojoon, a certified and award-winning barista by choice, with 7 years of experience in the field. I have served and trained coffee shop baristas worldwide. I worked at Krispy Kreme for an extended period, and now I aim to help regular people brew coffee like me. I pursue this job with my passion for writing and also provide one-on-one coaching for newly minted baristas.