Ingredients

　　4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, plus additional, grated, for topping

　　1/4 cup heavy cream

　　3 cups freshly brewed strong coffee

　　1/2 cup brandy

　　Lightly sweetened whipped cream to taste

　　In the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate with the cream, stirring, and stir the mixture until it is smooth. Add the coffee, heated if necessary, and the brandy in a stream, stirring, and stir the mixture until it is combined well. Divide the coffee among four 8-ounce mugs, top each drink with a dollop of the whipped cream, and sprinkle the whipped cream with the grated chocolate.