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Aztec Sluggers

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Aztec SluggersRomulo Yanes

Three great ways to keep warm — coffee, hot chocolate, and bourbon — in a single mug.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 min

  • Yield

    Makes 2 drinks

Ingredients

1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee
1/4 cup bourbon
1/2 oz (1 tablespoon) Kahlúa or other coffee-flavored liqueur
2 oz finely chopped bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened)
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat coffee, bourbon, Kahlúa, chocolate, and 2 tablespoons cream in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, whisking constantly, until chocolate is melted, about 1 to 2 minutes. (Do not let boil.)

    Step 2

    Whisk remaining 1/4 cup cream with sugar until it holds soft peaks.

    Step 3

    Divide coffee mixture between 2 large mugs, then top with whipped cream.

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