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Jim Elbrecht

wrote:

>I went to a local bar during very cold weather and asked for a coffee.
>The bartender said they have a coffee maker but no one ever drinks
>coffee in a bar. I said they should have it during cold weather and add
>liquor. A couple people in there said they would like to try that, so
>the bartender made a pot of coffee. However she had no idea what
>liquors go in coffee. I told her I have used peppermint schnapps, so
>that is what I had. A few other people had the same, and that is a good
>mix.
>One guy wanted Jack Daniels. He said it was good. I dont like whisky,
>so that was not for me.
>
>I was also thinking Anisette and Bailys Irish Cream as possible ones to
>try. Then there is that stuff called Fireball, it tastes like "red hot"
>candy,(Cinnamon). Not sure if that would be good or not?
>
>What other liquors go good in coffee?

just looking at my liquor shelf-
Any bourbon, rye, or whiskey;

Coffee brandy- cocoa brandy- *any* nut liqueur- [as I think of it,
most any brandy or liqueur that you like- if you like coffee, too, I
can't think of any that would clash]

A shot of Sambucca on the side of a *very strong* cup. [Espresso is
customary]
>
>I'm thinking that some whipping cream on top would add to it too.

Traditional 'Irish Coffee' [probably from NY City?<g>]- is a tall
coffee, some Irish whiskey, a bit of whipped cream and some nutmeg.

All that said-- make mine a hot toddy for cold weather. [bourbon,
lemon, honey & hot water- stirred with a cinnamon stick]

Jim