PH factor: 9.0 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o ½ ounce Hennessy VS cognac o ½ ounce Cointreau o 1 ounce Grand Marnier o 4 ounces hot strong coffee or espresso Garnish o orange flavored whipped cream* o grated orange zest Method: 1. Combine cocktail ingredients in a cup or mug. 2. Top with whipped cream. 3. Garnish with grated orange zest. Remarks: We made ours with Lavazza Gran Selezione coffee and we do suggest trying the flavored whipped cream. *whip the cream with confectioners' sugar to taste and ½ teaspoon orange extract. . . .

PH factor: 8.5 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o 1 ounce Heaven’s Door Straight Rye whiskey o ½ ounce Crème de Mûre o ½ ounce Pimm’s No.1 Cup o 4 ounces strong hot coffee o 1 dash Angostura bitters Garnish o sweetened whipped cream Method: 1. Combine cocktail ingredients in a heated cup or mug and stir. 2. Top with whipped cream. Remarks: Our original design for this did not include whipped cream. We felt that came on a little strong. In our humble opinion, whipped cream makes it more enjoyable. But it's a good drink either way. . . .

PH factor: 9.5 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o 1 ½ ounces Woodford Reserve bourbon o ¾ ounce Kahlúa liqueur o ¾ ounce Blandy's 5 Year Malmsey Madeira o 1 double espresso chilled o ¾ ounce coconut milk o ¾ ounce cream o 1 splash agave nectar Garnish o grated chocolate or cocoa powder Method: 1. Shake cocktail ingredients over ice. 2. Serve up in a glass mug. 3. Garnish with grated chocolate or cocoa powder. Remarks: It is essentially the Casanova Cocktail with the addition of chilled espresso. We liked the cocktail and we like this too. Plus it's another answer to the question, "What keeps Casanova up all night?" . . .

PH factor: 9.5 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o 1 ounce Finlandia vodka o 1 ounce Chambord o ¾ ounce Tia Maria liqueur o 2 ounces cold espresso o 1 ounce skimmed milk Garnish o whipped cream o chocolate shavings Method: 1. Shake cocktail ingredients over ice. 2. Serve up in a glass mug. 3. Top with whipped cream and chocolate if using. Remarks: This tastes like raspberry from the first sip to the last. That said, the espresso balances the Chambord and the vodka makes it a serious cup of coffee even with the whipped cream. . . .

PH factor: 8.5 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o ½ ounce white Crème de Menthe o ½ ounce chocolate syrup o 1 espresso Garnish o 3 ounces frothed milk o cocoa powder Method: 1. Combine cocktail ingredients in a warmed cappuccino cup. 2. Pour frothed milk into the cup starting in the center, then in a circular motion to the rim. 3. Garnish with cocoa powder. Remarks: This is a mint flavored coffee cocktail. Take pains to keep it warm. The espresso will cool quickly. . . .

PH factor: 8.0 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o ½ ounce Hennessy VS cognac o ½ ounce dark Crème de Cacao o ½ ounce Kahlúa or Patrón XO Cafe o 4 ounces coffee or espresso Garnish o whipped cream o chocolate shavings Method: 1. Combine cocktail ingredients in a warmed cup. 2. Top with whipped cream. 3. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Remarks: We lessened the coffee liqueur and Crème de Cacao to allow the cognac and the taste of the coffee to be more noticeable. . . .

PH factor: 8.5 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o 1 ½ ounces 1800 Silver tequila o ½ ounce Patrón XO Cafe o 4 ounces coffee or espresso Garnish o vanilla flavored whipped cream* o grated nutmeg Method: 1. Combine cocktail ingredients in a warmed cup or mug. 2. Top with whipped cream. 3. Garnish with grated nutmeg. Remarks: *Whip 1 cup whipping cream with 2 teaspoons agave nectar and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Yes, there will be extra whipped cream. You don't have to complain about it, just grab a spoon and deal with it. . . .

PH factor: 8.0 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o ½ ounce Bombay gin o ¼ ounce Kahlúa o ¼ ounce Triple Sec o 5 ounces strong hot coffee Garnish o orange flavored whipped cream* o grated orange zest Method: 1. Combine cocktail ingredients in a warmed mug. 2. Top with whipped cream. 3. Garnish with orange zest. Remarks: *Whip cream with a dash of orange extract or a splash of your favorite orange flavored liqueur. . . .

PH factor: 10 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o ¾ ounce Cointreau o ¾ ounce Kahlúa or Patrón XO Cafe o 8 ounces hot coffee or double espresso o 1 teaspoon sugar Garnish o sweetened orange flavored whipped cream* o chocolate shavings Method: 1. Combine cocktail ingredients in a warmed mug. 2. Stir to dissolve sugar. 3. Top with whipped cream. 4. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Remarks: A very good cup of coffee that tastes a little of orange and a lot like coffee. *whip cream with orange extract and powdered sugar to taste. . . .

PH factor: 8.0 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o 1 ounce Bombay gin o 2 ounces cold coffee or espresso o 1 splash Simple Syrup, see: Syrups etc. o 1 splash fresh lemon juice Garnish o Fever-Tree Premium Club Soda o lime wheel Method: 1. Shake cocktail ingredients over ice. 2. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass. 3. Top with soda. 4. Garnish with lime wheel. Remarks: An iced coffee that's worth the effort especially if you want to relax with a tasty cool drink on a warm summer day. . . .

PH factor: 8.0 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o 1 ounce Finlandia vodka o ½ ounce Godiva Chocolate liqueur o 8 ounces strong hot coffee Garnish o lightly whipped cream o cocoa powder Method: 1. Combine cocktail ingredients in a glass mug. 2. Top with whipped cream. 3. Garnish with cocoa powder. Remarks: A long pleasant quaff that some may say could use more vodka. Who are we to disagree? . . .

PH factor: 10 Recipe Ingredients: Cocktail o 1 ½ ounces Mount Gay XO rum o 1 ounce Lazzaroni Amaretto o 1 ounce Grand Marnier o 6-8 ounces strong hot coffee o ½ ounce agave nectar Garnish o lightly whipped vanilla flavored cream* Method: 1. Combine cocktail ingredients in a warmed mug. 2. Top with whipped cream. Remarks: What's in a name? Everything. This is a strong, tasty, and slightly sweet cup of hot coffee. *lightly whip cream with a dash of vanilla extract and confectioners’ sugar to taste. . . .