Cafe Savoy
The Cafe Savoy is a medium brandy creamy cocktail, bitter and sweet on the palate. Heated and served in a mug.
- 6 min
- Mug
- Heated
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 68 out of 100
- Fruity
- 59 out of 100
- Bitter
- 74 out of 100
- Creamy
- 68 out of 100
- Boozy
- 52 out of 100
How to make a Cafe Savoy
To make a Cafe Savoy, heat gently and pour into a mug: coffee, ½ oz milk, ½ oz Triple sec and brandy.
You'll need
- Coffeesplash (¼ oz)
- Milk½ oz
- Triple sec½ oz
- Brandysplash (¼ oz)
Instructions
- 1
Warm a mug by filling it with hot water, then empty it.
- 2
Heat milk gently in a small saucepan (or the microwave), stirring, until smooth and steaming, without letting it boil.
- 3
Brew the coffee.
- 4
Pour it into the warmed mug with the heated mixture.
- 5
Add triple sec and brandy, adding the alcohol last so it stays in the drink.
- 6
Stir gently.
Why heat it gently? Milk, cream and chocolate scorch if they boil, and adding the alcohol last keeps it from cooking off.
Cafe Savoy questions
What does a Cafe Savoy taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly bitter and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 16% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Cafe Savoy?
About 16% ABV after mixing, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Cafe Savoy and a Scooter?
Both use milk and brandy. The Cafe Savoy adds coffee and Triple sec, while the Scooter uses Amaretto. The Cafe Savoy is built in the glass and served in a mug; the Scooter is shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
What glass do you serve a Cafe Savoy in?
A mug.