description Café Royale Overview
Café Royale is a hot coffee preparation in which a sugar cube soaked in brandy or cognac is ignited over black coffee, allowing the sweetened spirit to melt into the cup. The flame and spoon presentation distinguish it from ordinary coffee with liquor, and some recipes finish it with a small amount of cream or half-and-half. It is generally served as an after-dinner drink, although ingredient ratios and the use of cream vary.
help Café Royale FAQ
What is Café Royale made from?
Café Royale combines hot black coffee with a sugar cube soaked in brandy or cognac. The spirit is ignited over the coffee so the melting sugar and alcohol fall into the cup.
Why is the sugar cube set on fire in Café Royale?
The flame is part of the drink's defining spoon presentation, not just decoration. It caramelizes or melts the spirit-soaked sugar as it is added to the coffee.
Is Café Royale the same as ordinary coffee with liquor?
No, the flaming sugar cube and spoon service distinguish Café Royale from simply adding brandy to coffee. The preparation is as important to the drink's identity as the ingredients.
What coffee base is normally used for Café Royale?
Café Royale is generally prepared with hot black coffee rather than a milk-based espresso drink. Recipes may vary in how they finish the drink after the brandy and sugar are added.
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