Petit Cafe Recipe

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Lizz Schumer
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Updated Aug. 29, 2018
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H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir in San Francisco created this cocktail for the 2006 Chartreuse Cocktail Competition, marrying the sweet, herbal notes of Green Chartreuse with coffee liqueur and a little cream.

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Recipe Facts

Active: 8 mins
Total: 8 mins
Serves: 1 serving

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 ounces Galliano Ristretto or other coffee liqueur
  • 1 1/2 ounces Green Chartreuse
  • Garnish: Pinch brown sugar (optional)

Directions

  1. Whip cream in a bowl with a whisk until it reaches a thick consistency, but is still fluid enough to pour, about 45 seconds.

  2. Add coffee liqueur and Chartreuse to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into a small wine glass or snifter.

  3. Top drink with whipped cream by floating it over the back of a bar spoon. Garnish with a pinch of brown sugar on top if desired.

Special equipment

small wine glass or snifter, mixing glass, bar spoon, hand mixer

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