The Spirit World

Perhaps a coffee liqueur doesn’t sound like the best way to keep cool on these hot summer days. But, a little Kenya Gold blended into an espresso shake hit the spot for me.

We brought back the bottle of the smooth, sweet coffee-based liqueur on our way back from Tanzania in January as a souvenir of our brief stay in Nairobi. Kenya is known for its coffee, and this liqueur is blended from their prized peaberries. And like a great coffee should, complex tones of caramel and chocolate make their way into each sip. It’s typically served straight, perhaps with an ice cube or two. But, I was in a boozy frappuccino kind of mood, so I whipped up a little whole milk (straight from the farm), a touch of sugar, a shot of Kenya Gold and some ice in the blender and then drizzled a freshly brewed shot of espresso over the top. Mmmm. Cool, coffee goodness.

It’s unlikely you’ll find Kenya Gold in the states, but Tia Maria or even Kona Coffee Liqueur would be good replacements.