1 measure of Kirsch
4 measures of double-strength black coffee
brown sugar to taste
thick double cream
method
Warm some goblets, put 1 measure of the Kirsch in each glass and add 5 ml (1 level tsp) sugar. Pour in black coffee to within 2.5 cm (1 in) of the brim and stir to dissolve the sugar. Fill to the brim with chilled double cream, poured over the back of a spoon, and allow to stand for a few minutes.
drink the coffee through the layer of cream
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