Coffee, please - II

Here are some coffee recipes for you...

Alexander Espresso

Alexander Espresso

Ingredients:

1 cup Cold water

2 tb Ground espresso coffee

½ Cinnamon stick (3" long)

4 ts Crème de Cacao

2 ts Brandy

2 tb Whipping cream, chilled

Grated semisweet chocolate to garnish

Break out your espresso machine for this one or just make really strong coffee with a small amount of water. Break cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to hot espresso. Allow to cool for 1 minute. Add crème de cacao and brandy, and stir gently. Pour into cute demitasse cups. Whip the cream, and float some cream 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. Serves 2.

Black Forest Coffee

Black Forest Coffee

Ingredients:

6 oz Fresh brewed coffee

2 tb Chocolate syrup

1 tb Maraschino cherry juice

Whipped cream

Shaved chocolate/chips

Maraschino cherries

Combine coffee, chocolate syrup, and cherry juice in a cup; mix well. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and a cherry.

Cajun Coffee

Cajun Coffee 

Ingredients:

3 c Hot Strong Coffee

6 tb Molasses

6 tb Dark Rum (If Desired)

Whipped Cream

Nutmeg (Freshly Ground)

Combine coffee and molasses in a saucepan. Heat, stirring, until molasses is dissolved and coffee is very hot. Do not allow to boil. If desired place 1 Tbls. rum in each mug. Add coffee. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with nutmeg. Do not stir before drinking.