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Espresso, Hot Coffee, Iced Coffee, Latte, Ciders… They’re hot and way too cool to pass over in the world of cocktails. Pull up a mug & stay a while…

Melting Mocha

Posted on November 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

The party is over and morning has arrived. Rolling out of bed after a long evening of partying until the wee hours of the morning is challenge enough. Coffee seems to be your most likely friend at this stage of the game.

This decadent cup of coffee is a slow sipper, velvety smooth, lavishly sumptuous and full of rich chocolate flavor to start your morning off with sweet sinful goodness.

Melting Mocha – Nescafé

2 ounces Dark Chocolate

3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream

7 ounces Freshly Boiled Water

3 Teaspoons Nescafé Original Coffee

Whipped Cream & Grated Chocolate Garnish

Melt dark chocolate with heavy cream in microwave. In separate cup, pour boiled water over instant coffee. Stir. Pour over chocolate mixture. Stir well. Pour into large coffee mug or latte cup. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with grated chocolate.

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Tagged Chocolate, Coffee, Heavy Cream, Melting Mocha, Nescafe, Whipped Cream, Winter Warmer

Riesling Cider

Posted on October 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

Do you keep instant hot cider on hand for the kiddos? Now you can enjoy a bit of spiked hot cider using the same little packages. Riesling wine complements the apple flavor in this quick and easy recipe.

Riesling Cider – created by Cheri Loughlin

5 ounces Riesling Wine

1 ounce Water

1 package Instant Apple Cider

Cinnamon Stick Garnish

Whipped Cream with Allspice Sprinkle optional

Place wine and water in heatproof measuring cup. Heat in microwave for 1 minute. Stir in package of apple cider. Stir with cinnamon stick until apple cider is completely dissolved. Transfer to heatproof mug. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle of allspice if desired.

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Posted in Barista Cafe, Fall & Thanksgiving

Tagged Apple Cider, Cider, Cinnamon, Holiday, Riesling, Riesling Cider, Whipped Cream, Wine, Winter Warmer

Caffeinated Coffin Break

Posted on October 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

Halloween treats aren’t just about the candy. Sometimes one needs a little caffeinated “coffin break” in between all the sugary sweets and sticky snacks.

Cardamom & Anise Coffee offers a variety of alternative coffee styles for discerning taste buds. Take this simple flavored coffee recipe and serve with or without spirits, with or without sweetener and even as an iced coffee.

Coffee service for a crowd made easy: Copy recipe variations to notecards. Place recipe cards, necessary ingredients and utensils on the coffee station at your next party or brunch affair. Guests can easily make their own specialty coffee according to their preference leaving you more time to mingle.

Cardamom & Anise Coffee – created by Cheri Loughlin

3 heaping tablespoons Ground Coffee

4 Black Cardamom Pods

2 Anise Stars

4 cups water

Gently crush cardamom pods so they open slightly. Add coffee, cardamom pods and anise to coffee maker basket with filter. Fill coffee maker with 4 cups water. Brew. Makes approximately 4 servings depending upon coffee mug size.

Black Cardamom & Anise Coffee – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Spiced Rum

Brewed Cardamom & Anise Coffee

Place rum in heat proof mug. Top with brewed coffee. Stir.

Sweetened Cardamom & Anise Coffee – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Spiced Rum

1 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

Brewed Cardamom & Anise Coffee

Whipped Cream & Grated Nutmeg Garnish – optional

Place rum and hazelnut liqueur in heat proof mug. Top with brewed coffee. Stir. Top with whipped cream and grated nutmeg if desired. Non-alcohol alternative: Skip the rum and use hazelnut syrup found on the coffee aisle to sweeten the cup.

Iced Cardamom & Anise Coffee – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Spiced Rum

1 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

2 ounces 2% Milk

Brewed Cardamom & Anise Coffee

Fill large highball glass with ice. Top with rum, liqueur and 2% milk. Add cooled Cardamom & Anise coffee. Stir. Non-alcohol alternative: Skip the rum and use hazelnut syrup found on the coffee aisle to sweeten the cup.

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Posted in Barista Cafe, Fall & Thanksgiving, Halloween Cocktails

Tagged Anise, Black Cardamom & Anise Coffee, Cardamom, Cardamom & Anise Coffee, Coffee, Coffee Service, Coffee Syrup, Halloween, Hazelnut Liqueur, Hazelnut Syrup, Iced Cardamom & Anise Coffee, Iced Coffee, Milk, Nutmeg, Spiced Rum, Sweetened Cardamom & Anise Coffee, Winter Warmer, Wipped Cream

Chili Ginger Cocoa

Posted on October 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

Gentle warming spice. Rich without too much sweetness. Great for winter, fall, weekend mornings.

Chili Ginger Cocoa – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Silver Rum

1 package Hot Chocolate Mix

1 teaspoon Crushed Fresh Ginger

1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon

Pinch of Chipotle Chili Pepper

4 ounces Half & Half

4 ounces Hot Water

Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Sprinkle Garnish

Heat Half & Half and water in large measuring cup. Add ginger, cinnamon and chipotle chili pepper. Whisk gently until spices have combined thoroughly. Add hot chocolate mix to spiced mixture. Stir to dissolve. Place rum into heat proof mug. Top with spiced hot chocolate mixture. Garnish with dollop of whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkles.

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Posted in Barista Cafe, Fall & Thanksgiving

Tagged Chili Ginger Cocoa, Chipotle Pepper, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Ginger, Half & Half, Hot Chocolate, Rum, Whipped Cream, Winter Warmer

Hot Buttered Cin

Posted on September 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

Hot Buttered Cin – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Butterscotch Schnapps

1/4 measure Cinnamon Schnapps

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream

Toffee Bits

Chocolate Stick

Place schnapps in heat resistant mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with whipped cream. Sprinkle toffee bits on top. Insert chocolate stick for stirring.

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Tagged Butterscotch Schnapps, Cinnamon Schnapps, Coffee, Hot Buttered Cin, Whipped Cream, Winter Warmer

Fire & Ice

Posted on July 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

Fire & Ice – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Chocolate Vodka

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream

Whipped Cream

Place vodka in heat resistant mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Add scoop of vanilla ice cream. Garnish with dollop of whipped cream.

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Tagged Chocolate Vodka, Coffee, Fire & Ice, Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Winter Warmer

Peach Pick-Me-Up

Posted on April 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

Warmer weather may have your spirit a little more inclined toward morning sips of the chilled variety. Peach Pick-Me-Up brings in the fresh taste of peaches, the thrill of creamy vanilla ice cream in the morning and the invigorating jolt of coffee you need to start your day.

Peach Pick-Me-Up – Nescafé

3 Teaspoons Nescafe Cap Colombie

1/2 Can Peaches in Light Syrup

7 ounces Ice Cold Milk

1 Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream

Few Drops Vanilla or Almond Essence (optional)

Fresh Mint Sprig Garnish

Dissolve Nescafe Cap Colombie in 4 tablespoons of boiling water. Pour all the ingredients into a blender except the mint. Mix until smooth. Pour into decorative glass. Garnish with sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

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Posted in Barista Cafe, Mocktails

Tagged Blended Drink, Coffee, Ice Cream, Milk, Nescafe, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Peach Pick Me Up, Peaches

Monk’s Iced Coffee

Posted on March 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Monk’s Iced Coffee

2 measures Espresso

2 measures 2% Milk

1 measure Hazelnut Liqueur

Whipped Cream & Shaved Chocolate

Combine espresso, milk and hazelnut liqueur in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until frothy. Strain into tall glass over fresh ice. Garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. *Try substituting hazelnut coffee syrup for hazelnut liqueur for an anytime iced coffee treat on the go.

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Tagged Coffee, Espresso, Hazelnut Liqueur, Milk, Monk's Iced Coffee, Whipped Cream

Irish Winter

Posted on March 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

Irish Winter

1 measure Coffee Liqueur

1 measure Half & Half

1 measure Irish Whiskey

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream

Shaved Chocolate – optional

Place liqueur, half & half and Irish Whiskey in heat resistant mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate curls if desired.

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Posted in Barista Cafe, St. Patrick's Day

Tagged Coffee, Coffee Liqueur, Half & Half, Irish Whiskey, Irish Winter, St. Patrick's Day, Winter Warmer

Spiced Blonde Café

Posted on March 11, 2012 | 1 Comment

Spice up your morning coffee routine with flavor from the baker’s pantry. It’s easy to add a few spices to the coffee filter basket for infusion flavor with without the fuss.

Spiced Blonde Café – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 tablespoon Cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom

1/4 teaspoon Sugar

Fresh Ground Coffee Beans

Place cinnamon, ground cardamom and coffee beans in coffee filter. Brew full pot of coffee as coffee maker directs.

1-1/2 measure Dark Rum

1-1/2 measure Half & Half

Honey – to taste

Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Garnish

Place rum and half & half in heat resistant mug. Top with fresh brewed spiced coffee. Add honey to taste. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon if desired. Variations: Use Irish Cream or Cinnamon Bun coffee creamer in place of Half & Half and honey. Use Tequila in place of Rum if desired.

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Posted in Barista Cafe

Tagged Coffee, Coffee Creamer, Half & Half, Irish Cream, Rum, Spiced Blonde Cafe, Tequila, Winter Warmer

Category Archives: Barista Cafe

Melting Mocha

Riesling Cider

Caffeinated Coffin Break

Chili Ginger Cocoa

Hot Buttered Cin

Fire & Ice

Peach Pick-Me-Up

Monk’s Iced Coffee

Irish Winter

Spiced Blonde Café

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