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Café Monte Cristo

Café Monte Cristo

Classic

Hot coffee with coffee liqueur and Grand Marnier, under cream.

WinterRichWarmingAfter Dinner
6 minEasyBalanced

Dark roast and sweet coffee liqueur with a bright orange-cognac lift from Grand Marnier, cooled by a cap of cream.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 0.75 oz Grand Marnier
  • 4 oz Coffee
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
  • Whipped cream · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Warm the glass by filling it with hot water, then discard.

  2. 2

    Add the coffee liqueur and Grand Marnier to the warmed glass.

  3. 3

    Pour in the hot coffee and stir.

  4. 4

    Lightly whip the heavy cream and float it on top.

The Story

A flaming coffee drink served tableside at some restaurants, and a close cousin of the classic liqueur coffees. This version skips the flame and keeps the orange and coffee pairing.

Glass · Irish coffee glassGarnish · Whipped cream