Hot Mint Julep

From *The World Encyclopedia of Coffee* -- Per the intro, "Instead of a long cool sip on a shady Southern veranda, here the bourbon & mint are combined w/coffee to produce something comforting for colder weather as well." *Enjoy* !

• Ready In: 2 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4  ounces Bourbon
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  cups  hot strong black coffee
• 2  tablespoons  double cream (heavy cream)
• 2  sprigs of fresh mint (chopped, garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Put the bourbon + sugar into 2 warmed lrg wine glasses in equal amts. Add hot coffee equally & stir to dissolve the sugar.
2. Top w/cream by pouring it over the back of a spoon. DO NOT STIR. Garnish w/chopped mint as desired.
3. VARIATION NOTE: Can be adapted for use w/other alcohol such as Southern Comfort or Wild Turkey to produce different flavours.