Even when the weather outside is frightful, these coffees are so delightful. And you have options! Each can be made with our without a shot of distilled spirits for a little extra warmth.
Maple Gingerbread Latte
This one is wonderful with a piece of homemade gingerbread. But enjoying it all on its own is a real treat, too.
Ingredients (Makes 1 latte):
- 1 cup of your choice of milk
- ½ cup strong coffee (Try our Original Roast)
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
- A pinch of allspice powder
- A pinch of grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, plus more for final drizzle
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 shot of rye whiskey (optional)
- Whipped cream
Directions:
- Brew the coffee.
- Warm your milk in a pan on medium heat OR using a steamer or frother if you have one.
- Pour the coffee into the milk, then add the ground ginger, allspice, nutmeg, maple syrup, vanilla, and rye whisky if using.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, and drizzle with maple syrup
Salted Caramel Mocha
Oh salted caramel, how we love you.
Ingredients (Makes 2 Mochas):
- 1 cup of your preferred milk
- 1 cup of hot, strong coffee (Try our Red Wagon)
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa
- 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shot of bourbon (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate for grating
- Flaky sea salt
Directions:
- Heat milk in a saucepan on low heat
- Brew coffee
- Place milk, coffee, cocoa, caramel sauce, butter and bourbon (if using) in a blender and blend until frothy.
- Pour the mixture into two mugs.
- Top lightly with whipped cream and sprinkle with grated chocolate and flaky sea salt
Holiday Eggnog Latte
Ingredients (Makes 1 latte):
- 2 ounces very strong coffee (Try our French No. 6)
- ½ cup eggnog
- ¼ cup milk of your choice
- 1 shot of brandy (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Grated nutmeg
- Cinnamon stick
Directions:
- Brew the coffee
- Combine the eggnog and milk in a milk frother or steamer, OR simply heat them up together in a small saucepan.
- Pour the milk and eggnog mixture into a mug.
- Add the coffee and brandy if using.
- Top with whipped cream and a little grated nutmeg and drop in a cinnamon stick.
Oh, and if you’re remembering our Peppermint Bark Mocha from last year, you can find that one right here.
