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Candle in the Window
Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Glass Type: Coffee Mug
Ingredients: 6

Recipe:
2 oz Rum (Light)
2 tsp Bourbon Whiskey
1 tsp Dark Creme de Cacao
1 tsp Cherry Brandy
4 ozhot Coffee
2 oz heavy Cream

Instructions

Pour the Rum, Bourbon Whiskey, Creme de Cacao, Cherry Brandy and Coffee into an Irish Coffee cup or glass. Pour the Cream carefully over the back of a teaspoon so that it floats on top, and serve.

Candle in the Window - Summary

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is Coffee Mug. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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Candle in the Window consists of 6 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Rum (Light)
  2. Bourbon Whiskey
  3. Creme de Cacao Liqueur
  4. Brandy (Cherry)
  5. Coffee or Espresso
  6. Heavy Cream
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