Tempus Fugit Crème de Moka is a coffee liqueur made in Switzerland for Tempus Fugit Spirits, bottled at 25% ABV (50 proof).
Crème de moka is the earliest style of coffee liqueur, with recipes going back to the 18th century, and Tempus Fugit revives it with real coffee and no artificial flavouring or colouring.
It is made from Arabica coffee beans from the southern Ethiopian highlands, chiefly Sidamo and Yirgacheffe. The beans are distilled with a neutral eau-de-vie, then blended with cold-brewed Ethiopian coffee and cane sugar.
The result has the richness of freshly roasted coffee with subtle chocolate, spice and floral complexity, the hallmark of Ethiopian coffee, in a balanced, not overly sweet liqueur.
Tempus Fugit Spirits is known for recreating classic liqueurs from historic recipes, and this crème de moka belongs on any serious cocktail bar. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and its highland beans are prized for bright, fruity and floral flavours that come through clearly here.
Because it is made from real coffee rather than flavourings, Crème de Moka tastes like a well-made cup of coffee with a little sweetness, not like coffee candy. That makes it a natural upgrade for any drink that calls for coffee liqueur, from a White Russian to a Black Manhattan, and it is also lovely on its own over ice after dinner. Keep the bottle closed and away from heat once opened to protect the fresh coffee aroma.
Specifications
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Brand: Tempus Fugit Spirits
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Made in: Switzerland
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Style: Crème de moka coffee liqueur
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Coffee: Ethiopian Arabica, Sidamo and Yirgacheffe
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ABV: 25% (50 proof)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Shake it into an espresso martini with vodka and fresh espresso, stir half an ounce into a Mocha Old Fashioned with bourbon and chocolate bitters, or pour it over vanilla ice cream for an affogato.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is crème de moka?
The earliest style of coffee liqueur, dating back to the 18th century.
What coffee is used?
Ethiopian Arabica from Sidamo and Yirgacheffe.
What proof is it?
50 proof, 25% ABV.
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