Hamilton Cafe Carib Coffee Liqueur
30% ABV (60 proof) | 750mL | Rum-based coffee liqueur | Jamaica — Hamilton Cafe Carib is the coffee liqueur from rum authority Ed Hamilton of the Ministry of Rum: a rich, indulgent coffee liqueur crafted on a Caribbean rum base. Where most coffee liqueurs lean on neutral spirit, Cafe Carib starts with real rum character — dark, warm, and unmistakably island-born — making it the bottle that upgrades an espresso martini from good to unforgettable. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The pour is deep and dessert-like: dark-roast coffee and cocoa up front, brown sugar and molasses through the middle, and a warm rum finish with a flicker of vanilla and baking spice. Among coffee liqueurs, Cafe Carib stands apart for its strength (a full 60 proof, well above the category norm) and its rum soul — it's built for cocktails that need the coffee to punch through. Stir it into an espresso martini, pour it over ice with cream, or spike your after-dinner coffee.
Tasting notes
Nose: dark-roast coffee, cocoa, brown sugar. Palate: espresso, molasses, vanilla, warm rum spice. Finish: long, sweet, gently warming. (Consensus coffee-liqueur notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 30% ABV (60 proof) — 750mL, rum-based (not neutral spirit)
- From Ed Hamilton, the Ministry of Rum's Caribbean rum authority
- Jamaican rum character: molasses, vanilla, warm spice
- Espresso martini essential; superb over ice or in coffee
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Shake 2 oz with vodka and fresh espresso for an espresso martini; or pour over ice with a splash of cream.
Frequently asked questions
What proof is Hamilton Cafe Carib?
60 proof (30% ABV) in a 750mL bottle — stronger than most coffee liqueurs.
Is it rum-based?
Yes — it's crafted on a Caribbean rum base, which gives it its warm molasses and vanilla depth.
Who is Ed Hamilton?
The founder of the Ministry of Rum and a leading authority on Caribbean rum, known for his unadulterated Hamilton rum line.
What cocktails is it best in?
Espresso martinis first and foremost, plus White Russians, mudslides, and spiked coffee.