Time for some Christmas Cocktails!
This is Brandied Coffolate!
I am excited to start with this one. Chocolate, coffee and brandy? Ummm…yeah. Sign me up!
This recipe is from a 1976 Martha Holmes Holiday Recipe book that was put out by the power company. You can see it spread across the bottom and the top of the page, but I actually kind of like it that way. It gave me an excuse to show you guys the rest of the recipes on the page. Mushroom Cream Cheese Logs or Pickled Brussels Sprouts, anyone?
AuthorRetroRuth
From Martha Holmes Holiday Recipes, 1976
Tested Recipe!
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Combine milk, chocolate pieces, instant coffee, and cinnamon. Cook over a low flame, stirring occasionally until chocolate is melted.
Heat to scalding (steaming but NOT boiling) and then beat with rotary beater or whisk until frothy. Turn off the stove.
Stir in brandy and crème de cacao. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine milk, chocolate pieces, instant coffee, and cinnamon. Cook over a low flame, stirring occasionally until chocolate is melted.
Heat to scalding (steaming but NOT boiling) and then beat with rotary beater or whisk until frothy. Turn off the stove.
Stir in brandy and crème de cacao. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
Notes
“So, what’s with the crazy face?”
“Oh my God.”
“What!?!”
“This is amazing.”
“Well, make sure you make notes because people are going to want to know what it tastes like.”
“You write for me. I’m busy drinking.”
The Verdict: Amazing
From The Tasting Notes –
This is going to be our go-to holiday drink for….oh, I don’t know….forever. Tastes like an alcoholic mocha. Very strong chocolate flavor with a hint of coffee and brandy. The whipped cream is a delicious and essential addition, so don’t forget to add it!
It’s always nice when your husband gets surprised by an awesome recipe. He’s so good at taking it for the team.
Ain’t that the truth, Daria! Poor Tom. He deserves a treat.
This looks amazing. I want some right now. Love your mugs—my husband’s grandmother had tall narrow glasses in those same metal holders. She served hot tea in them (it’s a Russian thing).
I love the mugs, too! And YES to pickled Brussels sprouts!
I’m wondering how this would go as an iced coffee type drink for those indulgent summer holidays? Hmmmm…
I am distracted by the mushroom cream cheese log and the pickled brussel sprouts.