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Lights Out

Made with decaffeinated coffee, this soothing drink is ideal for sipping while watching a video on a lazy Saturday night.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups hot espresso coffee
1/4 cup coffee liqueur
2 tablespoons Southern Comfort
Sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
Grated semisweet chocolate

Preparation

  1. Combine espresso, coffee liqueur and Southern Comfort in medium bowl. Flavor mixture with sugar to taste. Divide among 4 cups. Whisk whipping cream in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until hot and frothy, about 2 minutes. Spoon hot cream over coffees, dividing evenly. Sprinkle grated chocolate over and serve.

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