Jul 13 2026

Cafe Gates Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Tia Maria, Gran Marnier, Creme de Cacao.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 1 oz of Tia Maria, 1 oz of Grand Marnier, and 1 oz of Creme de Cacao.

  2. 2

    Chill the Mixture

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnishing

  1. 4

    Add Whipped Cream

    Top the cocktail with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream.

  2. 5

    Finish with Chocolate Shavings

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chocolate shavings over the whipped cream for garnish.

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