Cafe Savoy

The Café Savoy is a coffee-and-spirit cocktail that typically combines coffee liqueur, a base spirit (often cognac or vodka), and espresso or strong cold coffee, creating a drink in the espresso martini family. Some versions add cream for a layered, dessert-style presentation. The Savoy name connects it to the tradition of elegant European café culture.

The Café Savoy is typically shaken vigorously with ice to create a foamy head from the coffee, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. The foam — equivalent to the crema in an espresso — is a point of pride and indicates a well-made cocktail. Three coffee beans placed on the foam is the traditional garnish, mimicking the Espresso Martini standard established by Dick Bradsell.

The Savoy Hotel in London, with its famous American Bar, was one of the most influential cocktail venues of the early 20th century, home to legendary bartenders including Harry Craddock, who authored 'The Savoy Cocktail Book' in 1930. The Café Savoy name evokes this heritage of refined Edwardian hotel drinking culture. Many cocktails bear the Savoy name as a mark of quality and classical pedigree.