cafe royale

Thân thiện

A waiter serves a cafe royale to a customer at a cozy table.

Definition

Noun 1. A specific type of alcoholic coffee drink: A beverage consisting of black coffee combined with Cognac (a type of brandy), lemon peel, and sugar. It is often served as a dessert or after-dinner drink.

Usage

• The term "cafe royale" is used to name this specific mixed drink.
• It is typically ordered at restaurants or bars, especially after a meal.
• Example: "After the exquisite dinner, the host suggested we all enjoy a cafe royale."

Advanced Usage

• The drink is sometimes flambéed (set on fire briefly) at the table to caramelize the sugar and blend the flavors, though this is not always the case.
• It is considered a classic, somewhat formal drink.

Variants and Related Words

• Café Royale: An alternative spelling, often using the French accent.
• Coffee royale: A less common variant name for a similar concept.
• Irish coffee: A related but distinct drink made with coffee, Irish whiskey, and cream, without lemon.

Synonyms

• Spiked coffee: A general term for coffee with alcohol added.
• Liqueur coffee: A broader category of coffee drinks that include a spirit or liqueur.

Related Phrases / Idioms

(This specific term is a proper name for a drink and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. black coffee with Cognac and lemon peel and sugar

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coffee royal