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Relishing Recipes: Quick tips for turning a plain brew into a special indulgence

Relishing Recipes: Quick tips for turning a plain brew into a special indulgence

business operators are now tasked with offering more than a typical cup of joe

Sometimes simple isn’t satisfying. Flavored and specialty coffees are trending up, and business operators are now tasked with offering more than a typical cup of joe. Here are a few tips for adding a sweet twist or spicy accent to traditional black coffee.

  1. Spices: a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice highlights warm flavors without adding any calories, perfect for a chilly fall morning.
  2. Extracts: a drop of vanilla or coconut extract adds both aroma and flavor to a simple brew.
  3. Sweetened Condensed Milk: one teaspoon is enough to combat coffee’s natural bitters for a rich sweet treat.
  4. Simple Syrup: it’s all in the name. Simply dissolve equal parts sugar in water over heat. Add a drop or two of extract to flavor the syrup – vanilla, nut or peppermint – and store in the fridge up to a month. Simple syrup mixes well with both hot and cold coffee.

Too simple? Step it up a notch to wow your customers with blended or cocktail-style coffee drinks. These NESCAFÉ recipes are complex in taste, but simple to make.

Mocha Crème Dream

Makes (1) 12 oz serving

Ingredients:

  • Grated chocolate
  • Ice cubes - ½ cup
  • Chilled brewed coffee - 4 oz
  • Coffee-mate Café Mocha Liquid Creamer Singles - 3 containers
  • Coffee liqueur - 2-3 oz (optional)

Directions:

  1. Rim 12 oz mug or heatproof glass in water and then grated chocolate.
  2. Place remaining ingredients in blender and cover.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour into prepared glass and serve.


Peppermint Mocha Café Au Lait

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Hot brewed coffee - 4 oz
  • Steamed milk - 2 oz
  • Coffee-mate Peppermint Mocha Liquid Creamer Singles - 2 containers

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in 10 oz mug or heatproof glass.
  2. Stir and serve.