Instructions

1

Mix a popular Velvet Hammer recipe. Put one part cr¨¨me de cacao, one part coffee liqueur, two parts vodka and four parts cream into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake thoroughly. Pour into a stemmed cocktail glass and serve.
2

Try a variation. Take equal parts of orange liqueur, coffee liqueur and half and half cream and pour into a shake. Shake thoroughly and pour into a cocktail glass filled with ice cubes. Serve.
3

Use ice cream instead of cream. In a blender, mix a scoop of coffee ice cream, 1 ounce of cr¨¨me de cacao and 2 oz. of brandy. Blend until smooth. Pour into a cocktail glass and serve.
4

Experiment with other combinations. Use a variety of liqueurs, such as coffee, orange and banana. Try different spirits, such as vodka, brandy, bourbon or rum. For the cream base, try heavy cream or half and half. Ice cream is also an alternative; use vanilla, coffee or other flavored ice creams.
5

Make a non-alcoholic version. Use a scoop of coffee ice cream; add chocolate syrup and coffee beans. Blend in a blender and pour into a stemmed glass. Serve cold.