Summer Perfect Iced Java Nudge

Published August 20, 2011

The Iced Java Nudge is delicous!

I’ll admit up front that this is one decadent, calorie-rich drink, but, hey, once in awhile you deserve to indulge. Weather-wise, it’s been a lousy summer here in the Northwest, but as we understand it, so much better than other parts where it’s been just plain too hot. Fortunately, the last week has brought us at least a hint of the warmth we’re supposed to have (meaning it’s finally made it into the seventies). And that works perfect for today’s drink recipe, for this is one cool, creamy and delicious treat you won’t want to miss on a hot summer day.

I love milk shakes, coffee and chocolate so I guess the combination is what inspired me to come up with this one. I’m actually starting off with a basic coffee nudge recipe and then upping the ante by mixing it with coffee flavored ice cream, ice, and a swirl of chocolate syrup.

Let’s get to it. Start by gathering the following ingredients:

Gather these liqueurs.

1 ounce Kahlua (or other coffee-flavored liqueur)

1 ounce Crème De Cocoa

1/2 ounce Brandy

1 ounce cream

3 rounded scoops of coffee ice cream

Ice

Chocolate syrup

Fresh brewed coffee 8 ounces (1 cup)

A 1/8 measuring cup works great for this purpose.

This one goes together quickly. First measure out the liqueurs and pour into the blender. If you don’t have anything that measures an ounce, just remember an ounce equates to 1/8 of a cup (and thus half an ounce is 1/16 of a cup).

In a pinch you could substitute vanilla.

Add the cream, ice cream and coffee to the blender. Blend well. The consistency will come out like slightly thickened chocolate milk. If you want a thicker drink, add another scoop or so of ice cream.