Republic Bar & Grill has launched a new beverage that honours three pillars of Ghanaian agriculture and culture: coffee, cocoa and akpeteshie. Dubbed the Coffee-Cocoa Akpeteshie Cane Spirit, this blend aims to bring fresh attention to local ingredients while paying tribute to the farmers and distillers who make them possible.

Ghana is celebrated worldwide for its cocoa exports, but the equally rich coffee grown in its fertile regions has often gone unnoticed. By combining the bold notes of Ghanaian coffee with the smooth sweetness of cocoa and the fiery warmth of traditional cane spirit, Republic Bar & Grill has created an entirely home-grown experience.

The launch event, held at the bar’s Osu location in Accra, drew a diverse crowd of food and drink enthusiasts, cultural figures and local farmers. Guests sampled the new spirit in simple serves and crafted cocktails designed to highlight the unique interplay of flavours. Many praised the way the drink bridges the rustic earthiness of coffee beans with the mellow depth of cocoa, all lifted by the unmistakable kick of akpeteshie.

“This spirit is our way of celebrating the full story behind what we grow. We want to shine a light on Ghana’s coffee farms just as much as our cocoa farms and honour the artisans who turn raw ingredients into something remarkable,” Republic Bar & Grill’s manager, Nana Kwesi explained.

More than a unique drink, the Coffee-Cocoa Akpeteshie Cane Spirit exemplifies the growing movement to recognise locally produced goods as both cultural treasures and economic drivers. By giving coffee its moment alongside cocoa, the launch validates how innovative approaches can reimagine tradition and inspire fresh appreciation for home-grown flavours.

As conversations around sustainable agriculture and local sourcing continue to gain momentum, products like this new cane spirit remind consumers of the rich heritage in every sip. For Republic Bar & Grill, this launch marks the beginning of a journey to unlock Ghana’s rich beverage potential and invite the world to taste its diversity.

Patrons can order the Coffee-Cocoa Akpeteshie Cane Spirit by the glass or in signature cocktails at Republic Bar & Grill’s Osu venue. Visitors are encouraged to explore the drink’s heritage-in-a-glass concept and toast to the farmers, distillers and dreamers shaping Ghana’s future.