Bicerin

Directions

1. 1
   At least 15 minutes before making bicerin, place stainless steel cocktail shaker or jar in the freezer.
2. 2
   Fill 2 water goblets or Irish coffee mugs with hot tap water.
3. 3
   In a small saucepan, combine chocolate with 2/3 cup water and set over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chocolate coats spoon, about 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Add sugar to taste and shut off heat.
5. 5
   Empty glasses and wipe dry.
6. 6
   Remove shaker or jar from freezer, add cream, and shake vigorously 1 minute.
7. 7
   Make espresso.
8. 8
   To each glass, add a shot of espresso and 1/3 cup chocolate, and carefully spoon 1/3 cup cream over top. Serve immediately.