Monday, November 30, 2009

Festive Warmer

By: Michelle P. E. Hunt and Laura Panter

Just the scent of this hot cocktail is enough to tempt the palate, but it’s the full taste and textures of hot liquid, cool whipped cream and crunchy almonds that make this coffee drink supreme.

To a heatproof mug add 1 oz Kahlúa, ½ oz Amaretto and 4 to 5 oz hot coffee. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with 1 tsp. toasted shaved almonds and chocolate shavings.

Entertaining Size: Serves 8 People

1 cup Kahlúa
½ cup Amaretto
4 cups hot coffee
Whipped cream, for topping
Toasted shaved almonds, for garnish
Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Add Kahlúa, amaretto and coffee to a thermos. Pour into heatproof mugs and top each with whipped cream, toasted shaved almonds and chocolate shavings.

Holiday Frappé

By: Michelle P. E. Hunt and Laura Panter

After a hearty meal or a snowy afternoon, this frappé-style cocktail with crushed ice and coffee is both light and flavourful, and it stores well in the fridge perfect for guests who drop by for an afternoon visit.

Make a pot of coffee and add 1 tbsp brown sugar for every 2 cups coffee. Stir to dissolve and chill. Pack a wine goblet with crushed ice. Add 1½ oz Kahlúa and 3 oz chilled coffee. Top with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream and garnish with a cherry.

Entertaining Size: Serves 8 People

1½ cups Kahlúa
3 cups chilled sugared coffee
8 small scoops vanilla ice cream
8 cherries, for garnish

Add Kahlúa and coffee to a pitcher and stir to mix. Pour into glasses filled with crushed ice and top each with

Coffee Frappe

By: Michelle P. E. Hunt and Laura Panter


The perfect dessert alternative or late-night sipper combines vanilla and rich coffee flavours in an unforgettable taste sensation.

10 oz coffee, cold and strong
4 oz Kahlúa
1 oz vanilla vodka
2 oz milk or cream
Cocoa

1. To a pitcher, add cold strong coffee and Kahlúa. Stir to mix. Pour into a 14-cube ice cube tray (approximately ¾ oz to 1 oz per cube). Freeze for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

2. To a blender, add vanilla vodka, milk or cream and 5 cubes. Blend until slushy (about 10 seconds).

3. Pour into a Martini glass and sprinkle with cocoa, if desired.

 
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