Warm White Russian

What's the secret to a creamy, dreamy, super-easy wintertime dessert cocktail? Temperature! This rich riff on the usually icy White Russian gets a bold java jolt and a warmup from hot coffee. Just drop in a chocolate truffle, cocoa-bomb style, for next-level lusciousness.

Ingredients

• 3 fluid ounces hot strong coffee
• 1 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)
• 1 fluid ounce vodka
• 1 fluid ounce half-and-half
• 1 round chocolate truffle

Steps

1. Fill a heat-safe glass mug with boiling water; let stand a few minutes to warm the mug. Discard water.
2. Add coffee, coffee liqueur, and vodka to the mug; stir gently to combine. Drizzle half-and-half over the drink. Place truffle on a spoon or thread onto a decorative pick; balance on the glass rim.
3. Tip truffle into the drink just before drinking.