What ingredients do I need to make Candle in the Window?

This light rum-based cocktail has 5 other ingredients. See detailed recipe .

How do I make a Candle in the Window cocktail?

Start with light rum and mix in 5 other ingredients. See detailed recipe .

How long does it take to mix Candle in the Window?

Candle in the Window has 6 ingredients, and it's pretty quick to mix. See detailed recipe .

Is Candle in the Window a great cocktail?

Candle in the Window is a mixed drink. This light rum-based cocktail that's a favorite of 10 other cocktail lovers. See detailed recipe .

Candle in the Window - Cocktail Recipe

Name: Candle in the Window
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz Light Rum; 2 tsp bourbon whiskey; 1 tsp dark creme de cacao; 1 tsp Cherry brandy; 2 oz heavy cream; 4 oz hot coffee

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Ingredients

2 oz of Light Rum
2 tsp of bourbon whiskey
1 tsp of dark creme de cacao (alt: chocolate liqueur)
1 tsp of Cherry brandy
2 oz of heavy cream
4 oz of hot coffee (alt: coffee)

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.

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Candle in the Window - Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

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