Coffee and espresso seem automatic performers for hot drinks and winter warmers. Brew a pot, place in mug and like magic – the winter chill is nipped in the bud. But add a little luscious distraction and simple brew becomes divine intervention where spirited cocktails are concerned. Even when hot brewed coffee and espresso become chilled the deep flavor of the concoction adds richness to the recipe and deep flavor abounds. 

 

This holiday season reach for fresh espresso beans and coffee grinder. Next brew a fresh pot of lavishly rich coffee or espresso and whip up a Christmas cocktail sure to please the palate and warm the toes. Choose from steaming hot cocktails such as Jack’s Cozy Cocoa using Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey or Irish Dream with piping hot espresso and Irish Whisky served traditional espresso style with modern day twist. Go festive with a Patron XO Café Espresso Martini served cocktail style or add a dab of ice cream for richness with the Viennese Coffee also served straight up. 

 

The photo drink recipe slide show below features 13 hot and chilled coffee and cocoa drink recipes to warm up the winter months and add festive merriment to holiday gatherings. The Hot Brew recipe guide contains 30 hot coffee and espresso recipes to keep you warm through the chilly months. The Holiday Cheer Recipe Guide includes 125+ martini & cocktail recipes for the Christmas and New Year’s season. The recently updated Drink Recipes & Photos page includes all cocktail recipe slideshows by category.  More Cold Coffee & Espresso Martinis & Drink Recipes and Hot Coffee Cocktails & Mocktails may be found by following the links.

 

Deck the Halls Martinis – Tree Trimming Martinis - Merry Christmas Cocktail Recipes

 

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