A simple, warming after-dinner ritual — Cognac or brandy floated atop a cup of hot black coffee, sometimes with a sugar cube dissolved in the spirit first. The brandy's warmth and the coffee's bitterness create a deeply comforting digestif that has been enjoyed across Europe for centuries.
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Pull a fresh espresso shot into a warmed heat-safe glass. Add cognac and simple syrup.
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Stir briefly to combine.
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Gently float lightly whipped heavy cream on top. Sip through the cream.