Description
Boozy orange coffee blends rich espresso with zesty citrus and smooth liqueur. Spirited Colombian beans meet Grand Marnier for an indulgent sip that elevates classic coffee experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 milliliters (5 fl oz) freshly brewed black coffee
- 25 milliliters (1 fl oz) Cointreau
- 50 milliliters (1.7 fl oz) chilled double cream
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm a heatproof glass to set the stage for this luxurious orange-infused coffee cocktail.
- Liqueur Foundation: Pour Cointreau into the preheated glass, establishing a vibrant citrus base for the drink.
- Coffee Brewing: Extract a rich, aromatic black coffee using premium beans to maximize flavor complexity.
- Blending Elements: Merge the freshly brewed coffee with Cointreau, creating a harmonious liquid fusion.
- Flavor Balancing: Introduce brown sugar gradually, fine-tuning the sweetness to achieve a perfectly balanced taste profile.
- Cream Preparation: Whip double cream until it develops a silky, delicate texture with soft peaks.
- Layering Technique: Position a teaspoon inverted just above the coffee surface, preparing for a precise cream pour.
- Final Presentation: Gently cascade the whipped cream over the spoon’s back, allowing it to elegantly rest atop the coffee, creating a visually stunning stratified effect.
- Serving: Present immediately to capture the optimal temperature and sophisticated layered appearance of this decadent boozy coffee creation.
Notes
- Warm Your Glass First: Preheating the glass ensures the cocktail stays hot and prevents sudden temperature shock that could affect flavor quality.
- Choose Premium Coffee Beans: Select high-quality, freshly roasted beans to elevate the drink’s overall taste and aromatic experience.
- Master the Cream Layering Technique: Use a teaspoon turned upside down to carefully pour cream, creating a stunning visual and preventing immediate mixing.
- Sweeten Gradually: Add brown sugar incrementally, tasting as you go to achieve the perfect balance without overwhelming the coffee’s rich undertones.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 39 mg