from MacIntosh Mugs
With the colder season upon us, warming up to a cup of coffee is comforting. Adding a little twist to your cup of java, leaves you and your guests saying “aaaahhhh.”
Irish Coffee
Brew your favorite coffee – use whatever roast you prefer.
Add Irish whiskey to a mug. Measure according to your alcohol preference.
Sweeten with some maple syrup. Adjust amount to suit your sweetness preference. You can also use brown sugar instead of the syrup.
Add a splash of coffee.Gently stir to blend. Then fill the mug with coffee, leaving about 1/2-inch at the top for whipped cream.
Top with whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate, a drizzle of maple syrup or crushed candy canes.
Eggnog Latte
Ingredients
⅓ cup 2% milk
⅔ cup eggnog
1 (1.5 ounce) jigger brewed espresso
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Directions
Pour milk and eggnog into a steaming pitcher and heat to between 145F to 165F (65C to 70C) using the steaming wand.
Brew a shot of espresso; pour into a mug. Pour steamed milk and eggnog into the mug, using a spoon to hold back the foam. Spoon foam over the top. Sprinkle nutmeg on top of foam.
Coffee Shake
This shake is a blended coffee treat, much like an iced cappuccino you might buy at a restaurant. You can make it non-dairy by using soy milk.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
¾ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
6 ice cubes
2 teaspoons chocolate syrup (Optional)
Directions
Combine instant coffee, milk, vanilla, sugar, ice cubes, and chocolate syrup in a blender, blend until smooth.
Nada’s Tips & Tricks: Once you have the basic recipe down pat, you can play with ingredients and have fun by adding favourite flavours and garnishes. Go wild!
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