Coffee and liqueurs go together like peaches and cream.  The flavors blend entrancingly, and the heat of the coffee brings out the delightful aroma of the liqueur.  The atmosphere of warmth and sociability created by serving a fragrant cup after dinner or during the evening is unexcelled.

Fill some demitasse cups about ¾ full and add any liqueur.  The choice is wide.  You may use crème de cacao, white crème de menthe, cognac, bourbon, rum, or coffee liqueurs such as Kahlua, coffee southern or crème de café.

There are many special drinks, both hot and cold, combining coffee and alcoholic beverages to delight you and your guests and to secure your reputation as a hostess of gracious hospitality.

Why not try one of these delicious coffee recipes and see for yourself just how delicious coffee and liqueur together can be.

Brandied Coffee Cream Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup cold strong coffee

1 cup brandy

1 pint soft coffee ice cream

Mix the cold coffee and the brandy in the bowl of an electric mixer.  Add the ice cream and beat this mixture briefly.  The mixture should be cold and thick.  Pour this mixture into tall chilled glasses.  Serve this drink with straws.

Or why not try this next coffee recipe.

Mocha Rum Chill Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups half and half or light cream

1 teaspoon instant coffee powder

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon rum

2 scoops soft chocolate ice cream

Grated nutmeg

Beat the cream, the coffee powder, the sugar and the rum in an electric mixer and then chill.  Add the soft ice cream to this mixture and mix just until blended together.  Pour this mixture into tall chilled glasses and top with nutmeg.

There are so many recipes for combining coffee and liqueur that the list could go on and on.  Just brew up your favorite cup of coffee and add your favorite liqueur for a delicious coffee recipe all your own.

And why not try some delicious coffeecake to enjoy with your coffee.  You can find some easy coffeecake recipes at Best Ever Coffeecake Recipes or Wonderful Chocolate Coffeecake.