Christmas Coffee Recipes

Here are some luxurious Christmas coffee recipes for you try over the festive seasons…Why not try some different?

Spiced Christmas Coffee

What you’ll need

• ³⁄₄cup chilled whipping cream
• 1cup freshly ground coffee (preferable a mild roast)
• 2teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 ¹⁄₂tablespoons powdered sugar
• 5teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1tablespoon brandy
• 1tablespoon sugar
• 7cups water

Method

1. Using an electric mixer, beat whipping cream in a large bowl to soften.
2. Add powdered sugar and brandy and beat well.
3. Place ground coffee, cardamom, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in coffee filter.
4. Using a spoon, mix gently.
5. Add water to the coffee maker and brew according to manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Divide coffee among 8 cups.
7. Garnish each with a dollop of whipped cream and serve immediately.

Christmas Coffee Cocktail

What you’ll need

• 4 ounces strong black coffee
• 1 1/2 ounces amaretto liqueur
• 1 1/2 ounces coffee liqueur
• 1 ounce schnapps (butterscotch)
• 1 ounce cocoa
• whipped cream (fresh)
• grated chocolate (for garnish)

Method

1. Combine strong coffee and liqueurs in a glass. Stir to combine and top with fresh whipped cream. Garnish with grated chocolate.
2. Serve warm or over ice.

Gingerbread Coffee

What you’ll need

• 1 cup ground coffee
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoons clove
• 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Method

1. Stir together ground coffee and spices until well combined. Store in a dark, airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.
2. Brew coffee as you normally would. Use 4 ½ tablespoons of coffee per 6 cups of water.

Enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas…