Sometimes the only activity you need on cool days is hot, colorful coffee cocktails that will warm you up and pull you away from the busyness of life. If you are a coffee lover and want to prepare delicious coffee cocktails easily at home, you are in the right place.
So, let’s move on to coffee cocktail recipes that will provide a delicious feast for you and satisfy your coffee cravings at the same time.
Ginger Latte
Spices, the hidden heroes of unique flavors, offer you an unforgettable blend here as well. If you want a ginger drink to warm you up on cool days, here is your perfect ginger latte recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of ginger syrup
- 1.5 water glasses of hot milk
- Grated nutmeg
- Cinnamon stick
- Whipped cream
Instructions:
Pour espresso and ginger syrup into a mug and stir. Add hot milk and milk foam and blend to flavor your drink. Then you can swirl whipped cream on your cocktail and sprinkle grated nutmeg on it. Finally, place the cinnamon stick in your mug. Your drink is ready to be served.
Peppermint Mocha
Mocha with mint and sugar is a totally different recipe for those looking for distinctive tastes, and it will warm you up on cool days while giving you a refreshing feeling. Its method is quite simple.
Ingredients:
● 1 glass of hot milk
● 1 tablespoon of peppermint extract or peppermint candy
● 1 tablespoon of cocoa
● 2 or 3 shots of espresso
● 2-3 tablespoons of whipped cream
● 1 tablespoon of caster sugar
Instructions:
You can start preparing your appetizing cocktail by mixing and heating milk, sugar and cocoa. Then you can brew your espresso and add peppermint extract or peppermint candy you have melted. Finally, you can garnish your coffee cocktail with whipped cream and taste your drink.
Peanut and Caramel Latte
If you like both peanut and caramel, then this is the recipe for you! Peanut and Caramel Latte may be the sweetest and easiest recipe on the list with the intense taste of caramel, the creamy texture of peanut and its unique flavor.
Ingredients:
● 1 glass of warm almond or coconut milk
● 2 shots of espresso or freshly brewed coffee
● 2 dates
● 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
● 1 handful of cashew nuts
● 1 tablespoon of roasted peanut butter
● 1 pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions:
After blending all the ingredients in a blender, mix the blend gently in a small coffee pot until it is warm. You can also add cinnamon on your drink to make it extra delicious. It’s ready to serve!
Yogurt Espresso
Here is the surprising yet delicious combination of yogurt and coffee! You can find the recipe of yogurt espresso, which will attract you with its layered, beautiful look below.
Ingredients:
● 2 tablespoons of strained yogurt (Regular yogurt can also be used.)
● 1 shot of espresso
● 1 teaspoon of cocoa
● 1 cup of milk and enough milk foam to cover the drink
Instructions:
First, pour the yogurt into a glass cup. Second, add espresso slowly. Whisk hot milk and cocoa until you get milk foam and add this mixture to your drink bit by bit. Then, add milk foam atop the drink. Thus, you create a visual feast thanks to both flavor and color layers.
Let’s we move on to two delightful recipes for those who prefer alcoholic cocktails.
Irish Coffee
Irish coffee is actually a type of cocktail that many of you are familiar with. So, what is the thing that makes Irish coffee so special? The answer is pretty simple: Perfect combination of whiskey that soothes you and freshly brewed hot coffee. When people talk of “freshly brewed coffee” here, they are referring to mild, clear coffee prepared with the Chemex coffee brewing method, which is the most widely used method in 3rd generation coffee industry.
Ingredients:
● 1 shot of Irish whiskey
● A half glass of hot coffee
● 2 tablespoons of whipped cream
● Grated nutmeg
Instructions:
Add whiskey to the brewed coffee, which you preferably obtained using Chemex coffee brewing equipment. Then add whipped cream on top of your mix to add glamour to your cocktail and achieve a real visual feast. Do not forget to grate nutmeg on top for a finishing touch!
Coffee Liqueur Cocktail
If you want to feel the coffee flavor intensely, the indispensable ingredient in your cocktail is coffee liqueur. Thus, you will satisfy your coffee craving and savor every sip. Besides, it is an easy recipe that can be prepared with a very few ingredients.
Ingredients:
1 cup of brewed strong coffee
2-3 shots of coffee liqueur
Instructions:
Mix the ingredients together using a shaker and pour it into a glass.
You can review the list for great cocktails that can be easily prepared at home, you will enjoy these in the months when the weather starts to cool.
