Looking for fun coffee drinks to make at home but not sure which recipe sounds right for you? Here are easy and appealing coffee drink recipes to have your guests wowed.
Coffee is a classic drink. But a new season is around the corner; if you have some friends coming over for a weekend soiree, you might want to change things up. So, this guide on how to make fun coffee drinks at home will impress your loved ones.
4 Recipes For Fun Coffee Drinks
Iced Coffee With Adzuki Red Bean Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Tall glass
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp red bean paste
- 4 tsp espresso
- 4 tsp full-fat milk
- 4 tsp regular milk
- 3 tsp sugar
- ice
- whipping cream
Instructions
- Brew the espresso.
- Put all the ingredients in a blender except the whipping cream.
- Blend until smooth.
- Whisk the whipping cream until soft peaks form, and put it into a piping bag.
- Pour the blended mixture into a tall glass.
- Top with whipped cream.
Sakura Cherry Blossom Latte Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Tall glass
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp cherry blossom powder
- 2 tsp boiled water
- 4 tsp espresso
- 3.3 ounce milk
- 3 tsp sugar
- ice
Instructions
- Mix the cherry blossom powder with boiled water and let it cool to room temperature.
- Brew the espresso.
- Add milk and ice into the cocktail shaker and shake it until combined and foamy.
- Pour the mixture into a glass.
- Slowly pour the cherry blossom mix on top of the milk.
- Add the espresso to create a gorgeous, three-layer coffee drink.
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Ice Ube Latte (Purple Yam Coffee) Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Tall glass
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tsp ube powder or smashed purple yam
- 1 ounce espresso
- 4 tsp condensed milk
- 4 tbsp coconut milk
- ice
- whipping cream
Instructions
- Add coconut milk, condensed milk, ube powder, and ice into the blender and blend until combined.
- Brew the espresso.
- Pour the mixture into a glass.
- Whisk the cream until soft peaks form, and put it into a piping bag.
- Top the drink with whipped cream.
- Pour the espresso over the whipped cream and serve.
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Vietnamese Egg Coffee Recipe
Equipment
- Eggbeater
- Mug
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong coffee
- 1 pasteurized egg
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 tsp condensed milk
- a squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Brew your coffee and set it aside.
- Separate the egg yolk and white.
- Put the yolk into a big bowl and whisk it with sugar and lime juice until it’s thick and foamy.
- Pour the beaten, foamy yolk into the freshly brewed coffee.
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How Can You Make Your Coffee More Appealing and Unique?
You don’t need any barista skill to nail those coffee drinks, and you don’t need to be dexterous.
Here are two tactics:
- Make some flavored ice cubes with easy-to-find ingredients
- Try to blend your own coffee
You can play around with any herbs and fruits for the ice cubes. I usually do mint, sliced strawberry, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, pineapple jam, and coconut milk. Mix them up to your liking and put them in the fridge until they are ready to be served the following day.
When the cubes melt, they release the richness, citrusy note, or nutty flavor into your coffee drink.
To blend your coffee, try mixing and matching two or more types of coffee together. For example, 40% of Arabica beans and 60% of Robusta beans for a subtle sour note at the base and a dominant, rich, and mouthful feel.
Alternatively, go for your favorite single-origin and blend it with a medium roast at different ratios. There is no specific formula for blending, so play around until you’ve found the perfect balance.
Check out our guide on how to make Café Asiatico.
