Simple To Make, Sweet To Sip
I don’t know about where you are, but here in North Carolina it’s finally getting cold, and in a hurry. It’s not something I’m particularly happy about, but it was bound to happen, right? Well, with the cold weather I look for ways to keep warm and cozy, which often means drinking something warm and tasty. And as much as I like my plain ol’ basic coffee, sometimes I just need a change. Add to that the fact that the holidays are here and I’ll probably be serving coffee to someone besides just myself at some point.
I decided it was time to step up my collection of drink recipes, and share them with you so you can wow your family and friends. Even if you’re not the greatest cook or baker, and you’re not an experienced hostess you don’t have to let your guests in on that. It’ll be our little secret. I promise, with some of these drink recipes, your guests will never know - at least when it comes to the drinks.
Classic Cafe Godiva
12 oz hot, freshly brewed coffee - recommended Cafe Godiva Special Roast
4 oz Godiva Liqueur
whipped cream (optional)
Pour coffee into 2 mugs, add liqueur. Stir. Top with whipped cream.
Spiced Brazilian Mocha
2 cups freshly brewed strong coffee
1 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
whipped cream
Place coffee and chocolate in heavy saucepan; cook on very low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Bring to boil on medium heat; cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and vanilla, stirring until well blended. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Pour into 4 large cups or mugs. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with a light sprinkling of additional cinnamon, if desired.
Eggnog Coffee
1/4 cup ground coffee
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 cup eggnog, warmed
Place coffee in filter in brew basket of coffee maker; sprinkle with nutmeg. Place sugar in empty pot of coffee maker. Add 2-1/2 cups cold water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir in eggnog. Pour into 4 cups. Serve immediately, topped with dollops of the whipped cream. Sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg, if desired
