Café licor

This coffee liqueur hails from Alcoy, though it is popular throughout Alicante and in Valencia. It is made by roasting coffee beans and then macerating them in a distillate. Typical alcohol content varies from 15 to 25% ABV. Unlike other types of coffee liqueurs, this version is not sweet or syrupy.

The legend says it was developed from the tradition of adding a splash of aguardiente, rum, or brandy to coffee. The combination became popular among the citizens of Alcoy, and many decided to produce and bottle the drink. This dark liquor has typical coffee aromas and flavors and is best served neat, preferably well-chilled.