Makes 2 Servings 2 tablespoons ground coffee beans 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 whole cloves 1/2 (3 inch) cinnamon stick 2 cups water 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons honey Combine the ground coffee, red pepper, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a coffee filter set into a drip coffee … [Read More...] about Spiced Coconut Coffee Recipe
Lola’s Iced Chocolate Espresso
So here I am, back again with another syrup recipe I have conjured up over the summer months. My love for coffee syrups has grown and grown, and so has my bank of recipes. Here is one I thought you might enjoy.
This is a personal favourite for a mid-morning pick-me-up. My early mornings are spent in commuter traffic, horns non-stop and cars bumper to bumper. When I finally arrive at work, I am confronted with a large pile of post to open and five tasks on my desk to be completed by lunchtime. So by the time 11 o’ clock strikes, I am first to the kitchen to make my creation. I don’t always remember the ice, but cold milk alone is better than no iced chocolate espresso at all.
Here is how to make my iced chocolate espresso:
You will need:
- 1 or 2 shots of espresso (Depending on how strong you like it, I prefer 2)
- Cold milk (Again, the amount depends on how milky you like your coffee)
- Monin chocolate coffee syrup
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate dust/sprinkles
- Ice
Directions:
- Fill your glass with ice
- Add cold milk
- Stir in your shot/s of espresso and 1 teaspoon of chocolate syrup
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate dust/sprinkles
The beauty with this creation is you can make the drink as strong or weak as you like. If you are a die-hard espresso fan then opt for more shots of espresso and just a dash of milk. If you prefer your coffee weak, opt for more milk than coffee.
This is my latest coffee syrup addiction, and is a perfect pick-me-up with a sweet kick. Since joining Café Rico in June I have created a number of recipes, which I like to share with my fellow coffee enthusiasts. I still love my cinnamon syrup iced coffee but have been trying out new syrups regularly to spice things up. I decided I needed to make something with a bit of a kick to help me through the morning. There are loads of Monin coffee syrups available, including almond, amaretto, white chocolate and mint.
I used to hate coffee until I started working for a wholesale coffee supplier and decided it was time to confront my coffee fears. If you like mochas, you’ll love my iced chocolate espresso. I haven’t looked back, and will post more of my recipes soon!
About the Author
Lola Low has recently started working for Café Rico, who have been supplying quality coffee in the UK for 12 years. Café Rico launched its online web shop in August 2004 and is becoming one of the UK’s favourite web-based distributors of coffees, teas and other items.