The only thing that makes this a “coffee” is the splash of coffee found somewhere within this drink- absolutely delicious by the way. Hardly coffee, though- all booze, wow and yum.
The drink is prepared table-side, and what a beautiful presentation it is. The owner created the beverage himself and presents it beautifully with care. He begins with an orange wedge to the outside of the glass, then proceeds to coat the glass in sugar. He has a flame prepared and then brushes the orange-sugar coated glass to the flame.
Next is the beverage itself- mostly whiskey, kahlua, and some sort of citrus liquor- added by spoon fulls that are lit by the flame- glowing with a flame during the entire preparation. He mixes it from glass to glass and tops it off with some cream- and a final spoon of the flame-lit liquor.
Somewhere in the mix he added some coffee- it was so beautifully orchestrated that I didn’t pay enough attention to the actual coffee. To call it Kaffee gute Nacht or “coffee good night” is quite appropriate as afterwards it will be good night.
Rudi Lechner’s German restaurant was an absolute delight, and even a more welcomed surprise to have the man himself prepare for us his beverage.
October 18, 2008 at 7:12 pm
This drink fascinated me. I did some research and I found Rudi on youtube preparing the drink:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbe88f1cf8M
It looks like he used Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kaluha and Galliano along with the splash of coffee and cream. His presentation is reminiscent of a cocktail called the Blue Blazer, made famous by Jerry Thomas. Jerry was a wonderful bartender of the 1800’s and is considered the Father of American Mixology.
Awesome post Oh Pretty One !!
October 19, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Wow, awesome- Thank you for the link! You rock
It is a fascinating drink and made even greater because of Rudi, he adds so much more from the presentation and just his wonderful character.
What a delight and quite the potent “coffee”, pleased you enjoyed it.
Oddly enough I am writing from Tampa (we are here four times a year on business). Mostly stay in the airport and hotel here, only see small portions of the city.