Chocolate Irish Coffee

"Recognizing the need for both chocolate and coffee at the end of diner, the folks at Ghirardelli add their Sweet Ground Chocolate and Cocoa to the classic Irish coffee formula, combining complementary flavors into a drink that doubles as dessert." Michael Turback

• 2 cups freshly brewed coffee
• 1/4 cup Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate and Cocoa
• 2 tablespoons Irish Whiskey
• 1/4 cup basic whipped cream
• 4 teaspoons crème de menthe

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 250°F and place a small mixing bowl inside to warm, about 5 minutes. In the warmed bowl combine the hot coffee, ground chocolate, and Irish whiskey. Stir until well blended. Pour into tempered glass mugs and top each with 1 tablespoon of the whipped cream. Drizzle the crème de menthe over the whipped cream and serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings

Reprinted with permission from © 2005 Michael Turback, Hot Chocolate, published by Ten Speed Press

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