Shoulda Benne Pirate
โ ๏ธโ Shoulda Benne Pirate
Some coffee drinks are smooth. Some are refined. And some taste like they were stolen
straight from a pirate ship at midnight. ๐ดโ ๏ธ๐ฅ
Shoulda Benne Pirate is a bold coffee cocktail built for dark rum lovers, cold brew fans, and anyone who believes coffee should come with a little danger.
Rich cold brew, spiced rum, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cream combine to create a drink that feels somewhere between a dockside tavern and a modern craft cocktail bar. โ๐ฅ
โ Flavor Profile
- ๐ฅ Dark & boozy
- โ Bold coffee flavor
- ๐ฏ Smooth sweetness
- ๐ฅ Warm spice finish
- ๐ง Perfect served cold
โStrong enough to survive rough seas.โ ๐
โ Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee โ๏ธ
- 2 oz dark spiced rum ๐ฅ
- 1 tbsp brown sugar ๐ฏ
- 1 splash vanilla extract ๐ฟ
- Dash of cinnamon โจ
- Ice ๐ง
- Heavy cream or cold foam ๐ฅ
๐ง Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. ๐ง
- Pour in cold brew coffee.
- Add dark rum, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Stir until smooth.
- Top with cream or cold foam.
- Dust lightly with cinnamon and serve. โ ๏ธโ
โ Best Coffee Choice
This drink works best with:
- ๐ Brazilian coffee
- ๐ Sumatran coffee
- ๐ฅ Medium-dark roasts
- ๐ซ Chocolate-heavy flavor profiles
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๐ดโ ๏ธ Optional Variations
- ๐ฅฅ Add coconut cream for island flavor
- ๐ซ Add chocolate bitters
- ๐ฅ Use barrel-aged rum
- ๐ Garnish with orange peel
- โ๏ธ Blend frozen for a coffee pirate slush
Cold brewโs naturally smooth flavor pairs exceptionally well with dark rum and spiced spirits.
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โ ๏ธ Final Thoughts
Shoulda Benne Pirate is rich, rebellious, and built for coffee drinkers who enjoy bold flavor with a little adventure. ๐โ๐ฅ
Whether served after dinner, during a weekend gathering, or beside a late-night fire pit, this drink delivers smooth cold brew energy with pirate-level attitude.
