Coco Café Pg.

Dominican
Republic Coco Cafe
“Coffee has been a prized crop and as a berry that has seen the world, first
starting in Ethiopia, the middle east, Mecca and throughout Europe. It made
Cocktail Tasting coffee houses become extremely popular in England. King Charles the 2nd felt
Notes: that Coffee and coffee houses made for two much political and religious
discussions, and so he did his best to get rid of them. His efforts proved
- Think iced latte unsuccessful. “Qawahi,” perhaps it’s first Arabic name is synonymous with
with deeper flavor power and energy. In 1715, Arabica coffee was introduced to the Dominican
profile Republic and today has become on the biggest exports and award-
winning crops. Combine this fine coffee with great coconuts and spectacular
-Well balanced
Rum, you now have a Island story full of “Qawahi.”
-Coffee Lovers
dream
Measurements
-Perfect pick-me-
up 1.5 oz Gosling dark rum
-Hints of vanilla .75 Espresso
and caramel
.75 Coconut milk
-NOT sweet
.75 Simple Syrup
Pinch kosher salt
Garnish: Dark chocolate, nutmeg
Glass: Wine glass

Build Notes

1. Make sure your ingredients are ready to go next to you, so you do not have to look for
things in the middle of cocktail building

2. Take boston glass, add ice, then add Gosling rum, Espresso, Coconut milk, Simple syrup
and a pinch of kosher salt

3. Shake ingredients in Boston glass, Strain into the wine glass (make sure ice does not go
into wine glass

4. Zest of Dark chocolate and nutmeg on top

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Talking points (Cocktail): Fun Facts/Talking Points (Destination)

1. Coconut milk is not only used in cocktails
but all sorts of cuisine. From savory
to sweet. Dominican Republic has a well-
known meal called pescado con coco
which translates to fish in coconut.
2. Gosling’s name comes from
the black wax that
was used to seal the bottles in 1806.
3. Gosling black rum is a rich rum
with notes of butterscotch, vanilla, and
caramel.
4. The simple syrup isn’t to sweeten the
cocktail, it is to bring out the
dark rums’ natural flavors.
5. Dash of spices not only for the sense of
smell but also to blend in
with goslings deep flavors.
6. Dark vs light rum: dark rum is the longest
aged rum. Spends extensive time
in wooden casks to give
it its smoky sweet flavor and color.
1. In 1900, the exportation of coffee from the Dominican was
almost 4 million pounds worth of coffee.
2. The reason why coconut is so widely used in the Dominican
Republic is because back in the day, it was known as a
major source of food and even today is seen to some as
a major source of food.
3. Coffee beans are actually seeds of fruits, not beans but we
call them beans because of their resemblance to legumes.
4. Coffee dates
to 800 A.D. and was discovered when goat herders noticed g
oats “dance” after eating fruit from the coffee plant.
5. coffee is linked to longer life span and reduced cardiovascul
ar diseases.
6. Boston tea party popularized coffee and made it a sign of
patriotism to sip on coffee. Not only that, but it helped tired
troops stay energized during the civil war.
7. The original word for coffee comes from the Arabic word
of wine.
8. Coffee grounds are a healthy and sustainable alternative to f
ace scrubs.
9. The coco loco is the national cocktail of the Dominican.

Climate: Tropical climate, hot all year round, with a hotter and muggy season from May to October and a relatively
cool season from December to March, while November and April are intermediate months.

Traditional Foods/Flavors:
- Chimichurris is a Dominican hamburger characterized by the addition of numerous spices to the meat patty,
such as oregano, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- Yaroa - most often made with mashed sweet plantains, beef, pork, chicken, cheese, fries, and condiments such
as mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard.
- Mangú – Popular dish consisting of mashed plantains, usually served with eggs, fried Dominican salami and
queso frito (fried cheese).

Attractions in Dominican Republic:

- Santo Domingo - The Dominican Republic’s capital city, Santo Domingo crawls along the coast to the river
inland, switching between the old-world charm of its colonial buildings and modern-day skyscrapers that dot
along its beaches.

- Puerto Plata - Walk among the many 19th century Victorian-style houses and streets leftover from its once-
booming tobacco industry, and you’ll find unique restaurants replete with local charms hidden behind faded
facades.

- Jaragua National Park - marine terraces, coastal plains, dry forests, and mangroves that shape the habitat of 130
bird species, including a constant flock of flamingos at its saltwater lake Lago de Oviedo.
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