Spring forward with a coffee cocktail featuring Grand Marnier

Emerge from winter hibernation, pat yourself on the pat for having survived the cold and be glad that the changing of time brings progressively longer days.

If you're still rubbing the sleep out of your eyes from losing that precious one hour of sleep to Daylight Savings Time, get a jump start on your day with this Grand Coffee cocktail featuring Grand Marnier. And just remember that Happy Hour comes one hour earlier now!!

Grand Coffee

1 oz Grand Marnier, warmed

3 oz hot brewed coffee

.75 oz brown sugar syrup (1 part brown sugar, 1 part water)

Pour all ingredients into a mug and stir. Garnish with fresh whipped cream.

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, Charlotte Cocktails Examiner

As a former personal chef, caterer, and gourmet market entrepreneur, Alison retired from earning her living in the food business and focuses on sharing her love of food and drink with friends and family. You may contact Alison at charlottemixologist@yahoo.com.

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