These are always a hit at adult parties. Very decadent.

1 ounce dark Creme de Cacao

1/2 ounce vodka

1 teaspoon chocolate syrup

1 teaspoon cherry brandy

maraschino cherry (to garnish)

Shake crème de cacao and vodka with ice. Strain over ice in an old fashioned glass. Float chocolate syrup and cherry brandy. Garnish with a marachino cherry.

 CHOCOLATE EGGNOG (Alcoholic)

If you want to impress your guests big time...then this is THE drink, just couln't get any better than this...it tastes like your in heaven...well worth the preparation. (note: plan ahead, the egg yolk/cocoa mixture has to stay in the fridge for 2 hours,)

4 eggs, separated

1/2 cup packe

d brown sugar

2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa powder, sifted to remove any lumps

1 tablespoon vanilla

1-1/2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup light rum or brandy (for the non alcoholic version, you can substitute 1/2 cup more milk for the rum)

1/8 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped to soft-peak stage

1/4-1/3 cup grated semisweet chocolate

In a large bowl, beat together egg yolks, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla, until thick and smooth. Slowly stir in milk and rum; mix well. Cover, and refrigerate until just before serving (at least 2 hours, so mixture becomes very cold).

When ready to serve, beat the egg whites and salt, until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.

Then gently fold in the egg whites. Serve immediately. Garnish with grated chocolate.