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15 Cozy Winter Coffee Recipes (Easy & So Tasty!)

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There is no better time of year for a hot cup of coffee than winter. Getting out of bed and leaving the protection of your warm blankets is only possible if there is a tasty cup of coffee waiting for you and no holiday gathering is complete without some coffee after dinner. If you are looking for some new ideas to stir it up this winter, this guide is for you! We’ve put together this list of delicious coffee recipes with a winter twist to help you stay warm and impress your family around the holidays.

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Top 15 Delicious Winter Coffee Recipes

1. Eggnog Latte Recipe from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs

Eggnog is a classic winter beverage that everyone loves. It is creamy and sweet which got us thinking: this would be perfect for a latte! Eggnog in coffee acts as a creamer and makes a delicious, unique latte.

Ingredients

  • 1-cup of coffee
  • ⅔-cup eggnog
  • ¼-cup cream or half & half
  • ⅛-teaspoons of ground cinnamon
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
  • sugar (optional)
  • whipped cream
  • Nutmeg

Instructions


    2. Butterscotch Caramel Coffee Recipe from Livinglocurto

    This sweet coffee treat is perfect for sitting around a warm fire after dinner or after shoveling snow. You’ll need some butterscotch syrup – or some flavored schnapps if you’re after something stronger – for this one.

    Ingredients

    • 1 large cup of coffee
    • A large pinch of ground cinnamon
    • 1 ounce butterscotch syrup (or 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps)
    • 1 ounce heavy whipping cream
    • 1 tablespoons caramel sauce
    • Whipped cream

    Instructions

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      3. Gingerbread Latte Recipe by Coffee Affection

      Image: P Maxwell Photography, Shutterstock

      What could be more wintry than a gingerbread house? A gingerbread latte, of course! We love this recipe because it is low maintenance and makes a delicious winter beverage. And you can top your tasty latte with a gingerbread cookie for extra cheer.

      Gingerbread Latte Recipe

      If holidays make you think of cozy nights by the fire and spiced gingerbread cookies, this is the latte recipe for you! Whisk espresso, molasses, and spices and top with velvety steamed milk for the perfect winter treat.

      Try this delicious recipe!
      Spiced Gingerbread Latte Recipe (So Cozy!)

      4. Winter Spiced Coffee Recipe from Dominican Cooking

      This spiced coffee is a delightful way to add a little heat in the middle of winter. It takes a little more effort to make than some other recipes, but we think it’s more than worth it.

      Ingredients

      • ½ cup heavy cream
      • ¼ cup whole coffee beans
      • 10 cardamom pods, crushed
      • 2 star anise
      • ½ quart water
      • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
      • ½ cup Kahlua (substitute ½ cup coffee for a non-alcoholic version)
      • ⅓ cup brown sugar
      • 1 tablespoon sweetened cocoa
      • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

      Instructions


        5. Peppermint Toddy with Coffee Recipe from kitchn

        Candy canes are about as wintry as it gets, and this coffee drink is basically a candy cane in a mug. This is a simple recipe, but it’s always a crowd-pleaser.

        Ingredients

        • 4 cups coffee
        • 1 cup peppermint schnapps
        • ¾ cup créme de cacao
        • ½ cup heavy cream
        • Whipped cream
        • Mint leaves (optional, but fancy)
        • Candy canes (optional, but tasty)

        Instructions


          6. White Chocolate Mocha Recipe from Heathers Dish

          You probably see a pattern developing. These drinks are mostly just desserts with coffee in a mug. But that’s what winter is all about. White chocolate isn’t everyone’s favorite, but if you like it, this drink is a must-try.

          Ingredients

          • 6 cups coffee
          • 2 cups milk (we recommend almond milk)
          • 1 cup white chocolate chips
          • Whipped cream

          Instructions


            7. Caramel Brûlée Coffee Recipe from Foxes Love Lemons

            This is a quick and easy recipe, but boy, do we love it! There are only a few ingredients and it doesn’t take long to make. It’s the perfect drink for a quick cold-weather pick-me-up!

            Ingredients

            • 2 cups coffee
            • 1 cup milk
            • ¼ cup caramel sauce
            • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
            • Whipped cream

            Instructions


              8. Peppermint Mocha Recipe from The Recipe Rebel

              We could easily fill this list with only peppermint drinks, but we’re holding back in the interest of variety. This mocha blends chocolate, coffee, and peppermint in a distinctly wintry – and delicious – drink. It definitely deserves a spot.

              Ingredients

              • ¾ cup milk
              • 3 tablespoons sugar
              • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
              • ¾ cup espresso (or strong coffee)
              • ½ teaspoons mint extract or ½ peppermint candy cane
              • ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
              • Whipped cream
              • Pinch of chocolate shavings

              Instructions


                9. Cold Brew Martini Recipe from Tasty

                Image credit: Goskova Tatiana, Shutterstock

                Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a cold beverage. This is a little bit different than our other drinks so far. It uses a cold brew concentrate, so the resulting drink is smooth and naturally sweet. You might want to grab another blanket, though.

                Ingredients

                • ¾ cup coarse ground coffee
                • 3 cups water
                • 1 cup ice
                • 3 tablespoons vodka
                • 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur

                Instructions


                  10. Spiced Cold Brew Recipe from Fuss-Free Flavours

                  Sticking with the cold brew theme, we have a recipe for spiced coffee. Cold brew is a great coffee to add spices to because of it’s naturally sweet, chocolatey flavor. This spiced coffee can be served hot or cold.

                  Ingredients

                  • 50 g ground coffee
                  • 500 ml water
                  • 1 stick cinnamon
                  • 2 whole cloves
                  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

                  Instructions


                    11. Irish Coffee from Henry’s House of Coffee

                    Irish coffee is a staple of our winter beverage list. It couldn’t be easier to make and is perfect for sipping after dinner.

                    Ingredients

                    • 6 ounces coffee
                    • 2 teaspoons sugar
                    • 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
                    • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

                    Instructions


                      12. Pakistani Coffee Recipe from Henry’s House of Coffee

                      Now we head half-way around the world for a lesser known, but equally delicious winter coffee recipe. Pakistani coffee is similar to other spiced coffee but emphasizes cardamom to get a unique flavor.

                      Ingredients

                      • 3 cups water
                      • 3 cups milk
                      • 1 cinnamon stick
                      • 5 cardamom pods, cracked
                      • Sugar (to taste)
                      • 3 tablespoons ground coffee

                      Instructions


                        13. Café de Olla Recipe from Mexico in My Kitchen

                        We continue the world tour with a stopover in Mexico. Café de Olla is a spiced coffee with a Mexican flair to it and is country-themed unlike any other coffee drink we’ve had.

                        Ingredients

                        • 4 cups water
                        • 3 ounces authentic Piloncilla or dark brown sugar
                        • ½ stick Mexican cinnamon
                        • 4 tablespoons ground coffee

                        Instructions


                          14. Bicerin Coffee from Henry’s House of Coffee

                          Last stop, Italy! We finish our country themed drink section with what we like to think of as a poor man’s mocha. Bicerin coffee is a mix of hot chocolate and coffee that is a tasty way to warm up on a bitterly cold winter day.

                          Ingredients

                          • ½ cup coffee
                          • ½ cup hot chocolate
                          • ¼ cup heavy cream
                          • Chocolate shavings

                          Instructions


                            15. Spiced Wine Coffee from Javapresse

                            We saved one of our favorites – and one of the most unique recipes – for last. This recipe makes a batch of spiced wine coffee that serves 4-5 people. Make sure you write this one down because people are going to ask you for it.

                            Ingredients

                            • 8 ounces of red wine (any varietal is fine)
                            • 24 ounces of cold brew concentrate
                            • 1 sliced orange
                            • 5 star anise
                            • 2 cinnamon sticks
                            • 10 whole cloves
                            • 2 tablespoons honey

                            Instructions


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                              Table of Contents [Hide][Show]
                              1. Top 15 Delicious Winter Coffee Recipes
                              2. 1. Eggnog Latte Recipe from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
                              3. 2. Butterscotch Caramel Coffee Recipe from Livinglocurto
                              4. 3. Gingerbread Latte Recipe by Coffee Affection
                              5. 4. Winter Spiced Coffee Recipe from Dominican Cooking
                              6. 5. Peppermint Toddy with Coffee Recipe from kitchn
                              7. 6. White Chocolate Mocha Recipe from Heathers Dish
                              8. 7. Caramel Brûlée Coffee Recipe from Foxes Love Lemons
                              9. 8. Peppermint Mocha Recipe from The Recipe Rebel
                              10. 9. Cold Brew Martini Recipe from Tasty
                              11. 10. Spiced Cold Brew Recipe from Fuss-Free Flavours
                              12. 11. Irish Coffee from Henry’s House of Coffee
                              13. 12. Pakistani Coffee Recipe from Henry’s House of Coffee
                              14. 13. Café de Olla Recipe from Mexico in My Kitchen
                              15. 14. Bicerin Coffee from Henry’s House of Coffee
                              16. 15. Spiced Wine Coffee from Javapresse
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