Alexander Espresso - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons ground espresso coffee
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
4 teaspoons Creme de Cacao
2 teaspoons brandy
2 tablespoons whipped cream, chilled
grated semisweet chocolate, garnish

Preparation

Break out your espresso machine for this one or just make really strong coffee with.
a small amount of water.
Break cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to hot espresso.
Allow to cool for 1 minute.
Add creme de cacao and brandy, and stir.
gently.
Pour into cute demitasse cups.
Float some cream on top of each cup.
For looks, garnish with grated chocolate or fancy chocolate curls.