As much as I love a hot cup of coffee, I have to admit that some days it is just too hot for coffee. Days like that are perfect for iced coffee. It is not hard to learn how to make iced coffee. This simple recipe for iced coffee allows you to brew a glass in just a few minutes.

Brew a pot of coffee a little stronger than usual; for example use around 6 or 7 tablespoons coffee to 1 1/2 cups water. After it has finished brewing allow it to cool a bit and simply pour it into a glass filled with ice. Add a little milk or cream and sweeten to taste. I prefer to use a little whipped cream instead.

When making iced coffee it is important that the coffee be brewed stronger especially with this recipe since it will dilute when poured over ice. If you find your iced coffee is too strong, just add a little cool water to your glass.

If you are looking to save a little money, try using your leftover coffee. If you have coffee left over in the morning, pour it into a pitcher and refrigerate. When you are ready for a glass of iced coffee simply pour it into a glass with a little ice and milk. Since the coffee is chilled it will not dilute as much and will still have a nice flavor.

Irish coffee can add a nice finishing touch to any special dinner. Irish coffee could be considered a flavored coffee but it is actually a standard coffee with added flavor; the flavor is added after brewing. This recipe for Irish coffee shows how easy it is to make. Irish coffee is a quick and easy after dinner coffee that can also make an ordinary meal elegant. Irish coffee is normally served after dinner with dessert. Often times it is served in place of dessert. We suggest that if you will be serving dessert along with Irish coffee keep the dessert simple and light. Irish coffee is also known as Irish coffee with whiskey.

Recipe for Irish Coffee

• 5-6 jiggers Irish whiskey
• whipped cream
• 5-10 teaspoons sugar
• fresh brewed pot of coffee

Brew normal strength or slightly strong coffee. As coffee is brewing gently heat 5-6 jiggers of whiskey until warm, do not boil. Place one jigger warmed whiskey into a 7 or 9 ounce coffee cup. Add 1 teaspoon sugar. Add freshly brewed coffee to within 1/2-3/4 inch from top. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Top with whipped cream. Serve immediately. This recipes makes 6-8 servings. Sugar can be adjusted to suit taste.

Spring has arrived and my thoughts start drifting to coffee and tea recipes for the summer. One of my favorite summertime treats is a coffee frost. I guess I had this on my mind when I met some friends the other day, somehow we got onto the subject of ice cream. I mentioned that while I don’t care for coffee flavored ice cream, I love drinking a coffee frost. I was surprised my friends had never tried one. Of course that meant I had to make a batch for us.

It is very easy to make a coffee frost, you’ll actually even use some leftover coffee.

Ingredients for Coffee Frost

2 cups cold coffee (a little strong is best)
about 1/2 to 3/4 pint ice cream – chocolate or vanilla
1 cup strawberries (washed and cut in 1/4’s) or 1 banana
Put coffee and fruit into a blender and blend at high speed until smooth. Should take less than a minute.
Add ice cream and blend at medium speed until smooth, takes about 15-30 seconds.

Pour into glasses and enjoy. If you like it slightly thicker add a little more ice cream. If you are entertaining guests, serve with a strawberry for garnish.

We all enjoyed our coffee frosts the other day. I prefer using vanilla ice cream and strawberries but vanilla and banana was preferred by my friends. If you are making the frost with chocolate ice cream try adding a little extra fruit when blending.

This is an interesting recipe sent to me by Sheila. I tried it yesterday afternoon and it was delicious! A very nice change of pace. It does require a prep work so prepare the water ahead of time.

Ingredients for Water:

• 6 cups water
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 8 whole cloves
• 8 allspice

Put water and spices in pot and bring to boil. When water starts to boil lower heat and let water simmer for about 5 minutes. After water has simmered, you need to let the water chill until cool.

Ingredients to Brew coffee:

• 6 cups of spiced water
• 3/4 cup ground coffee

When you are ready to brew your coffee, strain spices from the water. Brew coffee as usual using the strained spiced water in place of plain water. You’ll need about 3/4 cup coffee grind but adjust this as desired. Remember you can always add a little warm water if too strong.

This is a nice dessert coffee. To fully enjoy the flavor, serve with a dessert that does not have an intense flavor, try plain pound cake.

A special thank you to Sheila for this recipe.

February 11th, 2008 · No Comments
I mentioned the other day that I was sipping a cup of homemade Cafe Mocha and several people contacted me. A couple wanted to know what a Cafe Mocha was and several others wanted to know how to make it at home. A cafe mocha is a coffee based drink with chocolate added. An authentic Cafe Mocha is a latte with chocolate syrup; whipped cream is an optional addition. In case there are novice coffee drinkers reading a latte is a coffee drink that is 1 part espresso and 2 parts steamed milk.

There are actually several ways to make Cafe Mocha. You can start primarily with a espresso, a latte or even regular coffee. Another variation using cappuccinno is more likely to be called a moccaccino.

How you make a cafe mocha will depend on what coffee brewing equipment you have. This easy version recipe for Cafe Mocha is great for anyone who only has a regular coffee pot and who does not have access to espresso. For this recipe you will need coffee, hot chocolate and powdered creamer or even a little regular cream or 1/2 & 1/2. Powdered creamer works great in this recipe because it make more of a latte base coffee beverage.

You will need some strong fresh brewed coffee, brew it a little stronger than normal. I like to use a rich and robust blend but any blend will be fine. As your coffee is brewing prepare some hot chocolate. Use your favorite recipe or even instant cocoa mix. You will be mixing equal amount of brewed coffee and hot chocolate so prepare desired amount.

When your coffee is ready add the creamer and stir. Take a large mug and mix equal parts hot chocolate and coffee. Stir until blended. If desired top with whipped cream. Now, sit back and enjoy.

I had a craving the other day for a root beer float. I mentioned this to a friend and she shared this recipe for a Mocha Float. It was very good and I can see myself having this on a hot summer day.

Ingredients for Mocha Float:

• Vanilla ice cream
• club soda
• ~ 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon powdered chocolate milk
• 3/4 teaspoon instant coffee

In large glass put chocolate milk powder, instant coffee and sugar. Add about 6 ounces of club soda and mix until the dry ingredients dissolve. Add two scoops of ice cream and stir. Just like a root beer float serve this with both a straw and a spoon.

It is a very refreshing drink and dessert.