It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas – Christmas series – 5 holiday coffees that will warm up your heart.

It’s that time of the year again! The winter chill is in the air, decorations galore, and the excitement of family and friends coming together for unforgettable celebrations is upon us.

What could be more special during such a festive season than a beautiful array of homemade holiday coffee drinks to warm our hands, our hearts and those we love?

Each drink can be made with your favorite specialty coffees (or teas) or hot chocolate for the kiddos.

So let’s start the list!

1. Mint White Chocolate Mocha

INGREDIENTS:

• 0,2 dcl brewed coffee
• 2 dcl of milk
• 50 grams of withe chocolate
• Few leaves of mint or a mint extract
• marshmallow for decoration

PREPARATION:

• Heat the milk and melt the chocolate in a low heat.
• Add coffee and mint leaves. Stir.
• Garnish with roasted marshmallows.

2. Caramelized Honey Latte

Honey Caramel Sauce

• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp. water
• 4 tbsp. honey
• 1/2 stick (4 tbsp.) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Latte

• 1 cup of steamed milk
• 2 oz. espresso or strong coffee

Directions

• Start by making the honey caramel sauce. In a small sauce pan, heat whipping cream over medium heat until boiling.
• In a separate medium sauce pan, combine sugar, water, and honey. Heat over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let cook for five to eight minutes without stirring, until the mixture turns a dark amber color.
• Slowly add in the heated whipping cream to the pan, and stir continually. It will bubble over, so be careful. Lower the heat and continue stirring for about 10 minutes, to give the mixture the slow-cooked taste. Set aside to cool.
• In the serving glass, add two ounces of espresso or strong coffee. Mix in two tablespoons of honey caramel sauce.
• Add in steamed milk. Serve immediately.

3. HAZELNUT MACCHIATO

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Shots of Espresso or ⅓ Cup of Strong Brewed Coffee
• 1 Tbsp Hazelnut Syrup
• 1 Tbsp Chocolate Syrup
• 1 Tbsp Vanilla Syrup
• ¼ Cup of Milk (or any milk substitute)
• Whipped Cream
• Chocolate Sauce *for drizzling*

DIRECTIONS:

• Pour the espresso or strong brewed coffee into a large mug.
• Stir in Hazelnut Syrup, Chocolate Syrup, and Vanilla Syrup.
• Froth warm milk (about 30 seconds) over a stove top using a whisk.
• Pour warm frothed milk into the espresso (or coffee) concoction, top with whipped cream and chocolate sauce for an extra touch of sweetness. Serve and enjoy!

4. SALTED CARAMEL MOCHA LATTE

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Cup of Strong-Brewed Coffee or 2 Shots of Espresso
• 2 Tbsp of Caramel Syrup
• 1 Cup of Milk (or milk substitute)
• 2 Tbsp of Sweetener (sugar, brown sugar, honey, etc.)
• 1 Tbsp of Cocoa Powder
• Caramel Sauce* for drizzling
• Whipped Cream
• ⅛ Tsp of Sea Salt

DIRECTIONS:

• Brew your 2 shots of espresso, or brew 1 cup of strong-brew coffee with an French Press.
• In a saucepan, warm milk over medium-heat and once steamy froth milk using a whisk or French Press.
• In your mug pour in espresso (or strong-brewed coffee). Combine cocoa powder, sweetener, caramel syrup until completely blended. Top with frothed milk and add whipped cream, caramel drizzle (as much as you like) and a pinch of sea salt. Serve and enjoy this yummy sweet and savory holiday coffee recipe!
• Feel free to add more or less of each ingredient (depending on your taste preferences). This is such a fun holiday coffee drink that’s too good to resist!

5. CARAMEL BRULEE LATTE

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Shots of Espresso or ⅓ Cup of Strong-Brewed Coffee
• 1 Tbsp (½ oz.) Caramel Syrup
• 1 Tbsp (½ oz.) Vanilla Syrup
• 1 Cup (8 oz.) Milk (1%, 2% or your favorite milk substitute)
• Caramel Sauce *for drizzling*

DIRECTIONS:

• Heat milk (or milk substitute) on a stovetop (medium setting) and whisk warm milk until frothy (about 30 seconds) to froth the warm milk once it’s heated.
• Combine caramel syrup, vanilla syrup and espresso (coffee) in a mug.
• Top with foamed milk and drizzle some Caramel Sauce (if you prefer some added sweetness), serve and enjoy!