Swedish Coffee
The Swedish Coffee is a light aquavit spirit-forward cocktail, bitter and smoky on the palate. Heated and served in a mug.
- 6 min
- Mug
- Heated
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 6 out of 100
- Bitter
- 99 out of 100
- Herbal
- 41 out of 100
- Smoky
- 68 out of 100
- Boozy
- 16 out of 100
How to make a Swedish Coffee
To make a Swedish Coffee, heat gently and pour into a mug: 8 oz coffee, 1⅓ oz aquavit and ¼ oz simple syrup.
You'll need
- Coffee8 oz
- Aquavit1⅓ oz
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Warm a mug by filling it with hot water, then empty it.
- 2
Brew the coffee.
- 3
Pour it into the warmed mug.
- 4
Add simple syrup and aquavit, adding the alcohol last so it stays in the drink.
- 5
Stir gently.
Why heat it gently? Boiling dulls the flavors, and adding the alcohol last keeps it from cooking off.
No simple syrup? Stir 1 tsp sugar into the warm drink until it dissolves.
Swedish Coffee questions
What does a Swedish Coffee taste like, and is it sweet?
Not really: it's mostly bitter and smoky. It's a light drink at about 5% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Swedish Coffee?
About 5% ABV after mixing, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What glass do you serve a Swedish Coffee in?
A mug.