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I've been putting maple syrup in my coffee for years

Maple syrup and rum gives this drink a taste of the outdoors. Vermont does have some of the best maple syrup around, though Canadian maple syrup is in a class by itself.

• 1 oz light cream
• 1 oz maple syrup
• 2 oz dark rum
• 6 oz hot coffee

Combine in a mug, and enjoy.

Serves 1.

The praline liqueur gives a wonderfully nutty taste that goes with the cream.

Creamy and sweet like hot cocoa, but this coffee cocktail is flavoured with praline liquor. The spirits give it the taste of candied nuts.

• 3 cups hot coffee
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbs butter
• 3/4 praline liqueur

Stir everything together (except for the spirits) in a saucepan and heat through, until all of the sugar is dissolved. Add praline liqueur and serve.

Serves 4

No actual coffee in this one, just flavored brandy

A coffee brandy beverage with a bit of cream. If you can’t find coffee-flavoured brandy, then mix equal parts regular brandy and freshly brewed coffee.

1 1/4 oz coffee brandy
3 oz half-n-half
4 oz crushed ice

Shake everything together and serve cold.

Serves 1.

Perfect for a summer day

An iced version of the popular Jamaican coffee cocktail. It’s a nicely creamy iced coffee, with the smooth warmth of dark rum and Tia Maria.

• 1 oz dark rum
• 1 oz Tia Maria
• 3/4 oz heavy cream
• 4 oz chilled coffee
• Crushed ice

Combine liqueurs, coffee and cream. Partially fill a wine glass with crushed ice, and pour mixture over ice. Serve.

Serves 1.

A good almond liqueur goes with so many things, especially coffee and cream

A bit of almond liqueur (like Amaretto) goes well with the hot cream and coffee. The perfect winter cocktail for those who like rich and creamy drinks. You can lighten this recipe up with half n’ half or even milk, but only if you must.

• 3/4 cup hot coffee
• 1/4 cup heavy cream, scalded
• 1 shot of almond liqueur (like Amaretto)

Just combine the ingredients and serve. You can use almond extract instead of liqueur for a non-alcoholic version.

Serves 1.

Rich, creamy and white chocolate mellow

You don’t always have to use dark chocolate when making cocoa. Hot chocolate made with white chocolate is particularly relaxing and smooth. This is a very creamy recipe.

• 3 oz white chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups half n half
• 2 cups hot coffee
• Whipped cream

Heat the milk and chocolate together ina saucepan until melted and smooth. Stir in coffee and serve with whipped cream on top.

Serves 6

You can make amazing hot cocoa with white chocolate

Even the whipped cream topping in this recipe is minty. The white chocolate is so much more mellow than dark, but the mint really adds a fresh spark to this hot chocolate. Ideal for Christmas and any other winter holidays.

• 8 oz white chocolate
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 6 hard peppermint candies
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 2/3 cup whipping cream

Crush the mint candies finely, and beat in with chilled whipping cream. Beat until you have stiff peaks. Chill for about an hour while you make the hot chocolate. Chop chocolate. Heat milk in a saucepan until just simmering. Stir in chocolate, and whisk until smooth and melted. Add mint extract and mix until combined.

Serve hot chocolate into mugs and top with a dollop of mint whipped cream.

Serves 4.

Heavy cream makes a rich cup of cocoa

Downright decadent. This hot chocolate recipe calls for heavy cream and whole milk. No need for spices or other flavours when you have real chocolate and cream. This isn’t a recipe for anyone watching their diet. You could always use 2% milk if you want to cut the fat down a little.

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 5 oz semisweet chocolate

In a saucepan, simmer together milk, cream and sugar. Don’t let the cream mixture come to a boil. Chop chocolate, and stir into hot cream. Stir until melted and mixed.

Serves 2