Caffe Medici

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 4 (1--inch) pieces orange peel
• 24 ounces espresso coffee, hot
• Cappuccino Cream, recipe follows
• Cocoa powder, garnish
• Grated bittersweet chocolate, garnish

Directions

Divide the chocolate syrup, sugar, and orange peel into 4 coffee mugs. Pour about 6 ounces of the espresso into each mug and stir. Top with cappuccino cream, and garnish, to taste, with the cocoa and grated chocolate.

Serve immediately.

Cappuccino Cream:

• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons cold brewed espresso, or strong regular coffee
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks start to form. Gradually add the remaining ingredients, beating constantly, until well combined and stiff peaks form. (Can be made up to 1 hour in advance, covered tightly and refrigerated)

Yield: about 2 1/2 cups