Monte Cristo Coffee Recipe

This warm, comforting drink combines freshly brewed coffee with orange liqueur and brandy, topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon-sugar rim. A café-style treat perfect for a weekend brunch or evening dessert sip.

Ingredients

• 6 oz (¾ cup) freshly brewed hot coffee (medium or dark roast)
• 1 oz brandy
• 1 oz orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
• 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
• Whipped cream (for topping)
• Cinnamon sugar (for garnish)
• Orange zest or cinnamon stick (optional garnish)

Directions

1. Prepare the mug
2. Rim your coffee mug with cinnamon sugar (optional) by moistening the edge with a bit of orange juice or water and dipping it into a cinnamon-sugar mix.
3. Add the spirits
4. Pour 1 oz of brandy and 1 oz of orange liqueur into the mug.
5. Add sweetener (optional)
6. Stir in brown sugar if desired for extra warmth and sweetness.
7. Pour coffee
8. Slowly pour the freshly brewed coffee into the mug and stir gently.
9. Top it off
10. Add whipped cream generously on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or orange zest.
11. Serve warm
12. Enjoy immediately while hot.