Ingredients
1/4 cup maple syrup, pure
1/2 cup rye whiskey
3 cup coffee, hot, black, double streng
TOPPING
3/4 cup whipping cream
4 tsp maple syrup, pure
Directions
Topping: Whip cream with maple syrup just up until soft mounds; set
aside.
Divide maple syrup and whiskey among 4 warmed heat proof glass mugs
or goblets. Pour in coffee to 1 inch of top; spoon topping over
coffee. Decorate with tiny Canadian flags if desired. MAKES: 4
Servings
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Beverages; Coffee
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