Two Festive Coffee Recipes
1. Cinnamon Spice Delight
Ingredients:
1 cup of your favorite freshly brewed coffee
1/2 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions:
a. In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it's warm but not boiling.
b. Add the maple syrup and ground cinnamon to the warm milk, stirring until well combined.
c. Brew a cup of your favorite coffee.
d. Pour the spiced milk mixture over the brewed coffee, stirring gently.
e. Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top for a festive touch.
f. Grab your favorite blanket, find a cozy spot, and savor the comforting warmth of this cinnamon-spiced delight!
2. Minty Mocha Magic
Ingredients:
1 cup of freshly brewed strong coffee
1/2 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract
Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions:
a. Brew a strong cup of coffee using your preferred method.
b. In a separate saucepan, heat the milk until it's warm but not boiling.
c. Stir in the chocolate syrup and peppermint extract, mixing until the chocolate is fully melted into the milk.
d. Pour the minty chocolate mixture into the brewed coffee, stirring gently to combine.
e. If you're feeling a bit decadent, top your minty mocha with a dollop of whipped cream.
f. Finish by sprinkling crushed candy canes over the whipped cream for a festive and minty finish.
g. Find a quiet corner, wrap yourself in a warm blanket, and enjoy the enchanting combination of chocolate and mint in this delightful minty mocha.
