1. Alexander espresso
Ingredients :
- 1 cup Cold Water
- 2 tb Ground espresso coffee
- 1/2 cinnamon stick (3" long)
- 4 ts creme de cacao
- 2 ts brandy
- 2 tb whipping cream, chilled
- grated semisweet chocolate to garnish
How to :
Break out your espresso machine for this one or just make really strong coffe with a small amount of water. Break cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to espresso. Allow to cool for 1 minute. Add creme de cacao and brandy, and stir gently. Pour into cute demitasse cups. Whip the cream, and float some creame on top of each cup. For looks, garnish with grated chocolate or fancy chocolate curls. Multiply proportions by six and it's perfect for a party. Serve 2
2. Canadian Coffee
Ingredients :
- 1/4 c Maple syrup; pure
- 1/2 c Rye whiskey
- 3 c coffee; hot, black, double strength
Topping :
- 3/4 c whipping cream
- 4 ts maple syrup; pure
How To :
Topping : whip cream with maple syrup just up until soft mounds; set aside. Divide maple syrup and whiskey among 4 warmed heatproof glass mugs or goblets. Pour in coffee to 1 inch of top; spoon topping over coffee.
3. Alpine Carnival
Ingredients :
- 2 tb instant coffee
- 1 ts vanilla
- 2 tb brown sugar
- 1 ts water
- 1 1/2 c boiling water
- 1/2 c whipping cream, whipped
How to :
Divide instant coffee and vanilla evenly between two spanish coffee glasses. In a small heavy saucepan, dissolve sugar in the teaspoon of water. over medium heat, stir dissolved sugar until it reaches a full boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in boiling water. Divide sugar mixture between coffee glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Makes 2x6 oz servings.