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Sammy B. | January 21st, 2024

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Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	cup	Water » hot	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...
2	tablespoon	Espresso Powder	Espresso Powder Espresso powder - pronounced 'e-SPRESS-oh POW-der' is a concentrated form of dark roast coffee that's been ground, brewed, dried, and then finely ground again into a very fine powder. It's not just regular coffee Read more...
1/2	stick	Cinnamon Stick	Cinnamon Stick Cinnamon sticks - pronounced 'SIN-uh-muhn sticks' are the dried bark of Cinnamomum trees, primarily found in regions like Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and China. These sticks are integral in many cuisines, adding a distinct warmth Read more...
4	teaspoons	Creme de cacao liqueur
2	teaspoons	Brandy
2	tablespoon	Whipping Cream » chilled	Whipping Cream Whipping cream - pronounced 'WHIP-ing kreem' is a dairy product that comes from the high-fat part of fresh milk. When fresh milk sits, the fat rises to the top and can be skimmed Read more...
1	piece	Semi-sweet Chocolate	Semi-sweet Chocolate Semi-sweet chocolate - pronounced 'SEH-mee sweet CHAW-kuh-lit' is a type of dark chocolate that contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and less sugar compared to milk chocolate but more sugar than bittersweet Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
10 Minutes	5 Minutes	15 minutes

Directions:

- Whip the Whipping cream to soft peaks. Set aside.

1. Mix espresso powder with hot water.

2. Break cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to hot espresso.

3. Allow to cool slightly.

4. Add Creme de Cacao and Brandy, and stir gently.

5. Pour into demitasse cups.

6. Float a dollop of whipped cream on top of each cup.

7. Garnish with grated chocolate or chocolate curls.

Submitted by Sammy B. | January 21st, 2024 See all of Sammy B.'s Recipes.

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