2026 | Where Coffee Meets Craft
Jan 8, 2026 (Updated on Jan 9, 2026)
Coffee-Forward Cocktails & Cozy Recipes by Dr. Dimitri (DPT | Cocktails & Mocktails) in collaboration with Haiti Coffee Co.
One of the things we love most about coffee culture is how it travels, across borders, kitchens, bars, and moods. These recipes come straight from, Dr. Dimitri, blending creativity, warmth, and that unmistakable Café Dondon soul. Each drink tells a story: simple, bold, comforting, and just a little dangerous (in the best way).
Grab your mug, your shaker, or your mason jar, On Y Va.
☕ Vanilla Brown Sugar Moka (Frothed Mug Style)
This one is about texture and aroma. Madagascar vanilla, warm brown sugar, and milk come together in the mug before being crowned with rich Kafe Dondon dark roast from the moka pot.
Recipe
- Madagascar vanilla
- Brown sugar
- Milk
- Froth directly in your mug
- Top with moka-pot Kafe Dondon Dark Roast
Smooth. Aromatic. Effortless.
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🍌 Banana Latte — Simple. Cozy. Fire.
This is comfort coffee with Caribbean flair. The natural sweetness of banana meets brown sugar, cinnamon, and dark roast — finished with a silky vanilla cream that takes it over the top.
Recipe
- Brew Haiti Coffee Co. Café Dondon Dark Roast
- Muddle ½ banana
- Add 2 tbsp brown sugar + a dash of cinnamon
- Add 4 oz hot coffee + froth
- Drizzle caramel
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Top with vanilla cream
(heavy cream + Madagascar vanilla)
Soft, nostalgic, and dangerously drinkable.
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🥃 The HAYMAKER
The Haymaker is where coffee meets craft cocktail culture. Bourbon warmth, Irish coffee depth, Haitian coffee backbone, and a luxurious vanilla cream float — layered with intention.
Rich. Balanced. Bold.
Recipe
- ¾ oz bourbon
- ¾ oz Irish coffee liqueur
- ¾ oz chilled Haitian coffee
- 1 oz orgeat
Method
- Shake hard
- Strain over a fresh cube
- Float cream slowly
- Finish with freshly grated nutmeg
Sip carefully.
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🍯🍋 Honey Lemon Dondon Pick-Me-Up
Bright, unexpected, and refreshing — this one hits when you need a lift. Honey and lemon bring balance and brightness to the boldness of DonDon.
Recipe
- Honey at the base of a mason jar
- Add classic lemon sour
- Close + shake
- Add ice
- Top with Haiti Coffee Co. DonDon
Simple. Energizing. Surprisingly perfect.
Coffee as Culture, Shared
These recipes remind us that coffee can be brewed or interpreted. From Miami kitchens and bars to your home setup, Café Dondon continues to show up in new, creative ways that honor flavor, rhythm, and connection.
If you try one (or all), tag us, Dimitri and share your twist.
On Y Va 🤙🏾☕️
About Dimitri
Dr. Dimitri Defrant (@Dr.OnTheRocks) is a Haitian-American Doctor of Physical Therapy turned cocktail influencer who blends culture, creativity, and connection one drink at a time. With a passion for craft mixology that honors his Caribbean roots and a dedication to community building, Dimitri creates cocktails (and mocktails) that bring people together. Now partnering with us to spotlight Haiti coffee in inspired cocktail creations, he’s raising a glass to heritage, flavor, and the joy of shared experiences.
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