Spiced Christmas Coffee
Spiced Christmas Coffee is the ultimate festive beverage, enveloping you in warm aromas of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy mornings by the fire, this delightful drink transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious experience. With a creamy texture and just the right amount of sweetness, each sip will transport you to a winter wonderland filled with joy and laughter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups freshly brewed medium roast coffee
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
- Sweetener to taste (sugar or honey)
Instructions
- Brew 4 cups of medium roast coffee using your favorite method.
- In a separate pot, combine brewed coffee with the cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and cloves. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sweetener to taste.
- Add milk or cream, stirring gently until well combined.
- Serve in festive mugs, garnishing with an extra cinnamon stick if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For a richer flavor, use freshly ground spices. - Experiment with sweeteners like maple syrup for added depth. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.