Captain Jack

Inspired by the Iced Fudge ripple.

Ingredients:

• 2 quarts strong coffee
• 3/4 cup Ghiardelli powdered chocolate mix
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (don't use imitation)
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• Optional: Jack Daniels' whisky
• Half and Half

Brew the coffee using two filters (to make it stronger). If you have one, an iced coffee/iced tea maker works fine too. Add the 3/4 cup of chocolate mix. The Ghiardelli mix works much better than cocoa, and has sugar in the mix. Don't use any mix that has non-sugar sweeteners (corn syrup, dextrose, etc.). Add the vanilla and almond extracts, and stir. A blender can be helpful. Pour the mixture into a glass and add half and half and Jack Daniels' to taste. The rippling effect of the half and half gives a nice presentation.

This recipe is the result of years of careful research to find the perfect balance of flavors. Any feedback is welcomed. If this seems like a hell of a lot of trouble to make a beverage, well, it's worth it.