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Yodel the Tortoise

Written By: author avatar Jeff Suskin
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From the Dogwood, Crested Butte. 

One adult hot chocolate, coming right up! 

  • 1 ounce whiskey 
  • ½ ounce amaretto 
  • splash (or less than ½ ounce) absinthe 
  • ½ cup hot chocolate* 

Steam all ingredients until hot, then pour into a glass Irish coffee mug. Top with homemade whipped cream and crushed, toasted almonds. 

*The Dogwood makes its own ganache and mixes it with whole milk.

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