5 Recipes For The Most Popular Coffee House Drinks
By Erika Finks
Many people start their day with their favorite cup of coffee. There are a variety of flavors of coffees and recipes that cafes and people themselves like to follow. Some of the top coffee-house drinks include Caramel Macchiato, Frappuccino, Cappuccino, Cafe Latte and Cafe Mocha. Each one has different ingredients which make them unique and delicious. if you do not have an espresso machine, use instant espresso bought from any grocery store. Follow these great recipes to make them at home:
Caramel Macchiato
If you want to make yourself a Caramel Macchiato, ingredients that you will need include two tablespoons of vanilla syrup, fresh brewed espresso, eight ounces of steamed milk and three to four tablespoons of caramel sauce. After gathering the ingredients, simply add vanilla syrup to a sixteen ounce glass and then add the steamed milk, espresso and caramel. Stir well to mix all of the ingredients together and enjoy.
Frappuccino
Next we have the ever popular Frappuccino. To create a Frappuccino, you will need to fill a blender half-full with the chopped or crushed ice. Then add the rest of the ingredients except for the whipped cream and blend until it is thick, but still icy. To serve, pour into four tall glasses, add whipped cream and drizzle the top with chocolate syrup. A Frappuccino is a flavorful cool drink to enjoy during those warm days of summer or as a treat after dinner.To enjoy a rich, creamy Frappuccino, you will need the following:
4 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
4 tablespoons of chocolate chips
4 cups of double-strength freshly brewed dark roast coffee
chopped or crushed ice
optional whipped cream
chocolate syrup to add drizzle (also optional)
Cappuccino
If you want to warm up on a cold night, then serve up a cappuccino for everyone to sip on. A Cappuccino can be made into a variety of flavors, but if you want something simple, you can follow this simple chocolate cappuccino recipe. You can leave out the chocolate for an unflavored cappuccino.
The ingredients to make a chocolate cappuccino include:
1/3 espresso
1/3 steamed chocolate milk
1/3 frothed chocolate milk
After you have all of the ingredients, simply stir them all together and enjoy the steamy drink.
Cafe Latte
Another favored coffee drink is the basic Cafe Latte. If you would like to create a basic latte for your friends and family, you will need the following items:
1 Shot of Espresso
Steamed Milk
A latte is easy to make. Once you have the ingredients, pour the espresso into an eight to twelve ounce cup and then fill it with the steamed milk. For the best taste, serve it immediately.
Cafe Mocha
One timeless coffee-house favorite is the Cafe Mocha. This can also be made easily at home. The ingredients listed below will be enough to make one cafe mocha. If you would like to make more, adjust the recipe accordingly.
1 shot espresso
1 oz chocolate syrup or chocolate fudge syrup
Steamed milk
Whipped cream (optional)
Cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
First, combine the espresso and the chocolate syrup together in a 12-ounce cup. Then fill the cup with steamed milk and top it with the whipped cream if you would like. For added flavor, sprinkle the top with cocoa powder. Service immediately for the best-tasting results.
