Method
- Mix dark rum, sugar, cinnamon, lemon peel, and coffee beans in a pot.
- Heat over stove until sugar melts, then taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Set mixture outdoors on fire and let burn until reduced to about 2/3.
- Extinguish flame by covering with lid, blowing, or adding brewed coffee.
- Serve hot in coffee mugs or glasses.
About the Cremat
Cremat is a traditional hot Catalan cocktail made with rum, sugar, cinnamon, lemon peel, and coffee beans. It's prepared by heating the mixture and setting it aflame before serving in coffee mugs or glasses.
History
The origin of Cremat is linked to 19th-century sea trade between Catalonia and the Americas. It's associated with fishermen from the Costa Brava and is traditionally served after substantial meals in the Castelló region. The drink is an important part of the havaneres singing tradition in Catalonia.
