kaffekask

Swedish

noun
Definitions
  • A coffee drink laced with alcohol. Traditionally made by placing a coin in the bottom of a cup and then filling the cup with coffee until the coin is not visible. A flavored schnapps is then added until the coin becomes visible again. This process is repeated until the cup is full.

Etymology

Affix from Swedish kaffe (coffee) + Swedish kask.

Origin

Swedish

kask

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