Black and White Espresso Russian Bar

FOR THE BLACK RUSSIANS
4 parts vodka
1 part frangelico
2 parts coffee liqueur (kahlua, tia maria, whatever you like)
2 parts espresso, sweetened, at room temperature

FOR THE WHITE RUSSIANS
2 parts vanilla vodka (or regular vodka)
1 part half & half (add malted milk powder to up the delicious quotient!)
1 part coffee liqueur
1 part espresso, sweetened, at room temperature

FOR THE CHOCOLATE-COVERED HAZELNUTS
8 ounces dark chocolate (you can use chips or a bar, but chop the bar up into small pieces before using)
1/4 pound hazelnuts, shelled

FOR THE DRINKS

For each drink type, combine ingredients in a pitcher, stir to combine, and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

Both of these cocktails can be made at least four hours in advance and stored in the fridge, just give 'em a good stir before serving.

FOR THE CHOCOLATE-COVERED HAZELNUTS

Fill the saucepan with about 1-2 inches of water, and set the pot over medium-low heat.

Place the bowl on top of the saucepan, and make sure the bottom of the bowl isn't touching the water.

Add the chocolate to the bowl and stir frequently, until melted. this will probably take about 5 minutes or so.

Add a few hazelnuts to the melted chocolate and, using a spoon, coat the nuts with chocolate.

Remove them from the chocolate with the spoon, and set onto parchment paper to cool and harden, which will take between 1-2 hours.