Cold, dreary fall weather has arrived in New England. Sandals and sundresses have been packed away and replaced with turtlenecks and sweaters. Even if a weekend day is filled with activities, you might have a chill when you return home.
Or at least I do. I adore the colors of fall. I enjoy the crisp smell of the air. I love to hear the calls of the geese heading south. However, once fall has arrived, it seems that the tips of my fingers and toes will not thaw until the spring.
So, even after a Saturday afternoon filled with shopping and dinner at a restaurant, I had a chill from the 2 second walk from car to house. My friend also was feeling chilly, so we decided to make a warming drink to enjoy with conversation. Unfortunately, we have different preferences for hot drinks: I like coffee, and she likes hot chocolate. Of course, we both wanted to add an adult twist to these beverages.
Perusing my options, I found a bottle of Irish cream liqueur. I knew that it made an excellent coffee drink. However, not being a cocoa drinker, I was uncertain as to the combination. Would it be too sweet? My friend, who doesn’t have a big sweet tooth, was willing to try a cocoa and “cream” combination.
The result? Her cocoa and cream was a success, just like my coffee drink. I now am ready to entertain with non-coffee drinking friends on a cold New England evening!
Hot Creamy Drinks
1-1/2 oz. Irish cream liqueur
6 oz. coffee or hot cocoa, prepared
In a coffee mug, combine liqueur and coffee or hot cocoa. Top with whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately.
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