Armenian-Turkish Coffee With Halvah Whipped Cream

Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 T honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sesame tahini
4 ounces freshly brewed espresso
1 shot Armenian arak (like rum) or Turkish raki (like anise liquor)
mint, for garnish

Preparing the drink:
Whip the cream until thickened. Add the confectioners' sugar, honey, and vanilla and whip to shaving cream consistency. Fold in the tahini. Stir a shot of ararat into a glass of strong, iced espresso. Top with a big dollop of whipped cream and garnish with mint.

Serves 1