Elephant Tree Dreams

I have fallen in love with the fruit of the the Elephant Tree or more specifically the cream liquor that is made from it. Amarula is a cream liquor from South Africa made with sugar, cream and the fruit of the African Marula Tree which is also locally called the Elephant Tree. I prefer it just on the rocks but if I really want to get fancy I will make a Amarula Golden Glow sundowner with Peppermint liquor, Peach Schnapps, a teeny bit of vanilla ice cream, and fresh peach slices!

The Rhino Africa Blog, rhinoafrica.com, even recommends it served with coffee for an early morning game drive while on safari,

Amarula Coffee 

( www.rhinoafrica.com/blog/2011/07/15/our-favourite-african-holiday-drinks/)

Ingredients:

• 6 x 250 ml strong filter coffee
• 6 tots (25 to 30 ml each) Amarula liqueur
• 200ml whipped cream
• chocolate shavings

Pour the coffee into six cups and add liqueur. Spoon plenty of cream on top and sprinkle with chocolate.

Best enjoyed: on an early morning game drive when there’s a chill in the air. Wrap you hands around a big mug of this and woosh – heaven on earth.       


May have to give that a try!