There are simple pleasures in life and a strong coffee to start the day is merely one of them. Piping hot fresh brewed cups of coffee tucked warmly between chilled palms at the end of the day with a bit of spirited flavoring is yet another. Many consume coffee and espresso year round, but a few leave this steaming beverage for fall and winter months to take the icy chill from the bones. Others see coffee as mixer for festive hot and cold cocktails during Thanksgiving and Christmas season. All of these reasons are excellent incentives for seeking out creative coffee and espresso drink recipes to keep cooler temperatures at bay.

 

The hot coffee and espresso drinks that follow in the photo drink recipe slideshow below feature 20 winter warmers to keep your thirst for spirited hot coffee satisfied until the next pot of coffee is brewed. Enjoy non-alcoholic hot coffee Mocktails for early morning or anytime consumption or a wide variety of hot coffees which include the base spirits of Canadian Whisky, Brandy, Amaretto, Kahlua, Pisco, Cachaca, Drambuie, Irish Whiskey and an assortment of Liqueurs. More spirited recipes for the season can be found in the Holiday in a Glass: Fall to Thanksgiving Cocktails, Martinis & Drink Recipes guide.

 

 

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