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Pharisäer is a North Frisian coffee drink traditionally associated with the island of Nordstrand in northern Germany. It consists of hot, strong coffee sweetened with sugar, mixed with dark rum, and covered by a layer of whipped cream through which the drink is consumed. The cream conceals the rum's aroma and helps retain heat; "mit Schlag" specifies that it is served with whipped cream.
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What is the Schlag in a Pharisäer mit Schlag?
Schlag refers to the cap of whipped cream placed over the coffee and rum. The drink is traditionally consumed through that cream rather than stirred.
What kind of alcohol goes into a Pharisäer?
The traditional spirit is dark rum, combined with strong hot coffee and sugar. The drink is particularly associated with Nordstrand in North Frisia.
Why is the drink called Pharisäer?
According to the Nordstrand origin story, guests concealed rum beneath whipped cream during a christening attended by a strict pastor. When he discovered the trick, he reportedly denounced them as Pharisees, giving the drink its name.
How is a Pharisäer different from Irish coffee?
A Pharisäer uses dark rum and comes from North Frisian tradition, while Irish coffee uses Irish whiskey. Both combine sweetened hot coffee with cream, but the specific spirit and regional identity are central to each drink.
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