Keoki Coffee (Keoke)
The Keoki Coffee comes from Bully’s in San Diego. The drink most likely was created in the 1970s by George Bullington. It’s a simple and easy drink to build. Just Kahlua, creme de cacao, cognac, coffee and cream. After making this several times, I might prefer this to an Irish Coffee.
Most spellings of this drink that you’ll find online are “Keoke.” In fact, I think every single one I’ve come across on a recipe blog is “Keoke.” But Keoke does not appear to be a real Hawaiian word or name and if you look at the historic press clippings and the advertisements run by Bully’s they spelled it “Keoki” which also matches the Hawaiian spelling.
You can watch the full video on the Keoke coffee here: https://youtu.be/3jB86i7seWg
Keoki Coffee (Keoke)
Ingredients
½ oz Kahlua (15 ml)
½ oz creme de cacao (15 ml)
1 oz brandy or Cognac (30 ml)
Coffee
Whipped cream
Directions
- Add first 3 ingredients to a warm glass or mug. Top with hot coffee (3-4 oz) and leave room for cream. Make whipped cream by taking whipping cream and dry shaking in tin. Float cream on top.
