Thanksgiving Day Hot Coffee for Early Birds

Thanksgiving morning begins early for some; those who wake to prepare the meal for the day. For such early risers it seems only appropriate to me that the day should start out with a freshly brewed strong pot of coffee. There are simple pleasures in life and a strong coffee start to the day is merely one of them. Once the eyelids are lifted it is time to remember the day is for giving thanks, so have some fun with your morning coffee and celebrate the day.

Cocoa Butter Café

1 ounce Chocolate Vodka

1/2 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps

1/2 ounce Amaretto Liqueur

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream

Butterscotch & Chocolate Syrups Garnish

Place vodka, schnapps and amaretto in heat resistant coffee or latte mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with whipped cream. Drizzle butterscotch and chocolate syrups over top in lattice work fashion.

Coffee Nudge

1/3 ounce Crème de Cacao

3/4 ounce Coffee Liqueur

3/4 ounce Brandy

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream

Grated Nutmeg

Place crème de cacao, liqueur and brandy in heat resistant coffee mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with whipped cream and grated nutmeg.

Mocha Italia

1-1/2 ounce Amaretto Liqueur

1 teaspoon Hot Cocoa Mix

3 ounce Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream

Chocolate Shavings

Place coffee and hot cocoa mix in heat resistant mug. Stir until hot cocoa mix is thoroughly dissolved. Add amaretto. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Café Oxidado

1 ounce Pisco

1 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1 ounce Drambuie

1/4 ounce Simple Syrup

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream

Orange Zest

Place Pisco, liqueurs and simple syrup in heat resistant coffee or latte mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with whipped cream and orange zest.

Monk’s Coffee

1-1/2 ounce Green Chartreuse

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream

Place liqueur in heat resistant mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with whipped cream.

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