Ingredients
1 cup black coffee
1 oz amaretto
1 whipped topping
1 maraschino cherry
Directions
Fill coffee mug or cup with hot coffee. Stir in amaretto. Top with
pressurized dessert topping and cherry. Serve with teaspoon.
Recipe By : Joe Robertson
Servings: 1 servings
Amaretto Cafz (Italian Coffee) Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Alcohol; Beverages; Coffee; Italian
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We hope you enjoy this Amaretto Cafz (Italian Coffee) recipe.
