Name: Kahlúa-Spiked Frozen Mocha Lattes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 12 hours (includes freezing time)
Yield: Makes 6 lattes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 5 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder; 4 teaspoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 pinches of salt; 2 1/2 cups water, divided; 2 cups half and half; 3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon (scant) vanilla extract; 3/4 cup Kahlúa or other coffee-flavored liqueur; Even easier: Instead of making whipped cream, try and organic all-natural aerosol whipped cream, like Clover Farms.; Ice cube trays (enough to make about forty-five 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4-inch ice cubes)

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Kahlúa-Spiked Frozen Mocha LattesDan Forbes

The base for this fun frozen dessert cocktail can be prepared up to one month ahead. Keep a batch in your freezer for an almost-instant treat.

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