Nothing takes the bite out of the cold air quite like a hot mug of coffee. During the holidays, fun and flavorful coffee drinks can warm the soul and celebrate the season. Try the following drink recipes for tasty treats at your next holiday party.
All of the recipes require the use of an at-home espresso machine. If you do not have an espresso machine, the drink recipes can also be made with strong black coffee.
Peppermint Patty Mocha Recipe
To make this drink, you will need espresso-ground coffee beans, chocolate syrup, DaVinci peppermint coffee syrup, a peppermint patty chocolate candy and milk or soymilk.
Start by brewing a shot of espresso. Pour the shot into a 12 oz. coffee cup. Add 1/2 ounce peppermint syrup 1/2 - 1 oz. chocolate syrup. Fill the remainder of the mug with steamed milk or soy milk. Stir the drink well and then drop a peppermint patty candy into the cup.
Peppermint Ice Latte Recipe
In order to make this drink, you will need espresso-ground coffee beans, vanilla extract, DaVinci peppermint coffee syrup, a peppermint stick, hard peppermint candies and milk or soymilk.
First, brew a shot of espresso. Pour the shot into a 12 oz. coffee cup and add 1/2 oz vanilla extract. Also add 1/2 oz peppermint syrup. Fill the rest of the mug with steamed milk or soymilk and stir well.
Next, you will need to crush some peppermint candies. Put a few hard candies in a plastic bag and carefully hit them with a hammer. Make sure to protect counter surfaces by doing this on a heavy cutting board.
Finish this drink with a topping of whipped cream sprinkled with the crushed peppermint candies. Serve with a peppermint stick that can be used as a stir stick.
Gingerbread Spice Cappuccino Recipe
To make this drink, you will need espresso-ground coffee beans, DaVinci gingerbread coffee syrup, ground cinnamon, a cinnamon stick and milk or soymilk.
Start by brewing a shot of espresso. Pour the shot into a 12 oz. mug and stir in 1 oz. of gingerbread syrup. Fill the rest of the mug with steamed milk and use the steam wand on the espresso machine to create a frothy foam at the top of the drink. Do this by moving the steam wand around near the top of the liquid, adding air to the milk.
Top this drink with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Serve with a cinnamon stick to be used as a stir stick.
Pumpkin Pie Latte Recipe
To make this drink, you will need espresso-ground coffee beans, DaVinci pumpkin pie coffee syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, a cinnamon stick and milk or soymilk.
To start, brew a shot of espresso. Pour the espresso into a 12 oz. coffee cup and add 1 oz. of pumpkin pie syrup. Fill the rest of the mug with steamed milk and stir well.
Top this drink with whipped cream and sprinkle a mixture of ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg on top of the whipped cream. Slide a cinnamon stick into the drink to be used as a stir stick.
Perfect Drinks for Holiday Events
Whether caroling or enjoying a snowball fight, sweet coffee drinks are the perfect way to take the chill out of the air. Enjoy these drinks as a dessert or as a treat during a day venturing out in the winter wonderland.
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