The 12 Coffees of Christmas
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When December rolls in, there's nothing better than pairing your Christmas cheer with the perfect cup of coffee. Whether you’re prepping presents or watching the snow fall, these recipes will add magic to every moment.
Before you dive into brewing, visit our homepage to check the Christmas Countdown—because the magic is getting closer every second!
1. Peppermint Mocha Latte
Ingredients: Espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup, peppermint extract
Instructions:
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Brew 1-2 shots of espresso (or ½ cup strong coffee).
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Stir in 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup and ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract.
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Top off with steamed milk and stir well.
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Finish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes sprinkled on top.
2. Gingerbread Spiced Coffee
Ingredients: Brewed coffee, gingerbread syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg
Instructions:
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Brew a fresh cup of strong coffee.
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Add 1 tablespoon gingerbread syrup, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
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Stir well and add milk or cream to your liking.
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Garnish with a gingerbread cookie on the side for dipping.
3. Eggnog Latte
Ingredients: Eggnog, espresso or strong coffee, nutmeg
Instructions:
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Warm ½ cup eggnog and ½ cup milk together until steaming but not boiling.
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Brew 1 shot of espresso or ½ cup strong coffee.
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Combine the coffee and eggnog mixture.
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Sprinkle nutmeg generously on top.
4. Christmas Cookie Coffee
Ingredients: Sugar cookie-flavored creamer, brewed coffee, vanilla, almond extract
Instructions:
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Brew a cup of coffee.
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Add 2 tablespoons sugar cookie creamer.
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Stir in ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract and a drop of almond extract.
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Stir gently and sip a piece of Christmas morning nostalgia.
5. White Chocolate Cranberry Mocha
Ingredients: Espresso, white chocolate chips, cranberry syrup, steamed milk
Instructions:
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Brew 1-2 shots of espresso.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of white chocolate chips into the hot espresso.
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Add 1 tablespoon cranberry syrup and stir.
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Top off with steamed milk and garnish with sugared cranberries.
6. Cinnamon Roll Cappuccino
Ingredients: Espresso, cinnamon syrup, steamed milk, cream cheese drizzle
Instructions:
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Brew 1 shot of espresso.
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Add 1 tablespoon cinnamon syrup and stir.
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Pour over frothed milk.
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Optional: Drizzle a thin cream cheese glaze (mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk).
7. Salted Caramel Coffee
Ingredients: Brewed coffee, caramel syrup, sea salt, whipped cream
Instructions:
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Brew a cup of coffee.
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Stir in 1½ tablespoons caramel syrup.
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Add a pinch of sea salt.
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Top with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.
8. Irish Cream Coffee (Non-Alcoholic)
Ingredients: Irish cream-flavored syrup, brewed coffee, whipped cream
Instructions:
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Brew a strong cup of coffee.
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Add 1-2 tablespoons of Irish cream syrup.
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Stir well and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
9. Toasted Marshmallow Mocha
Ingredients: Espresso, chocolate syrup, marshmallow syrup, steamed milk
Instructions:
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Brew a double shot of espresso.
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Add 1 tablespoon each of chocolate syrup and marshmallow syrup.
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Stir well and pour steamed milk over.
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Top with mini marshmallows and lightly toast them if you can!
10. Spiced Orange Coffee
Ingredients: Ground coffee, cinnamon stick, orange peel, clove
Instructions:
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Place a cinnamon stick, a few orange peels, and 2 whole cloves into the coffee grounds before brewing.
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Brew coffee as usual.
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Remove spices before drinking and enjoy a fragrant, citrusy brew.
11. Nutcracker Hazelnut Latte
Ingredients: Espresso, hazelnut syrup, brown sugar, steamed milk
Instructions:
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Brew 1-2 shots of espresso.
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Add 1 tablespoon hazelnut syrup and 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
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Pour steamed milk over the espresso and stir gently.
12. Sleigh Ride Cold Brew
Ingredients: Cold brew coffee, vanilla syrup, cinnamon, sweet cream
Instructions:
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Fill a glass with cold brew coffee.
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Add 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup and a pinch of cinnamon.
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Top with a splash of sweet cream or cold foam.
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Stir and enjoy the smooth, creamy goodness.
And don't forget—there’s no better way to sip these holiday brews than with a cozy seat next to your twinkling Christmas tree. If you need last-minute gifts, decorations, or even the perfect festive mug, visit our homepage and make this season the most magical yet!