Beverage

Brandied Coffee Punch

This Danish punch is spiked and served for Christmas in chilled glasses.

6 eggs

Grated peel of one lemon

1/2 cup sugar

3 cups cold, extra-strong coffee

2/3 cup brandy or cognac

Beat the eggs and lemon zest until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the sugar, a little at a time, beating continuously, and continue to beat until thick. Slowly stir in the coffee and add the brandy. Makes 48 ounces of punch.

Source: Adapted from ‘The Book of Coffee & Tea’ by Joel Avid and Karl Schapira (St. Martin’s, 1982).

Per serving: 210 calories (20 percent from fat), 4.8 g fat (1.6 g saturated, 1.8 g monounsaturated fat), 186 mg cholesterol, 6.4 protein, 17.2 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 73 mg sodium.