Go all out this Christmas by making these festive holiday drinks! Pair and serve these with your favorite cookie, cake, or just about any type of pastry you want. You can also make these even after the holidays, perfect for both cold and hot weather. Let your creativity take over and put your twist on these drinks after going through the procedures. Of course, this won’t be possible if not for the creative and clever ideas of A L L I S O N via YouTube.
Ingredients:
Peppermint Bark Cold Brew
- 1/4 cup Chocolate chips
- 1 cup Cold brew
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa or cacao powder
- Crushed peppermint pieces & peppermint bark for topping
Mint Matcha
- 1 ½ teaspoon matcha powder
- ¼ cup Sweet cream
- A couple drops of peppermint syrup or mint extract
Sparkling Cranberry Cider
- ¼ cup Fresh cranberries or pomegranate seed
- ½ cup Sparkling cranberry juice
- ½ cup Sparkling apple juice or cider
- Rosemary to garnish
Gingerbread Cocoa
- Dash of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, & nutmeg
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Cacao or cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Pinch of Salt
- ¼ cup Whipping cream
- Splash Vanilla extract
- Dash of cinnamon
- Gingerbread man
Sugar Cookie Cappuccino
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Sprinkles
- ¼ teaspoon Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 shots of espresso or 1 cup strongly brewed coffee
- 1 thin slice of butter
Directions:
Peppermint Bark Cold Brew
First, melt some chocolate chips and cover the rim of the glass with it, then put it in the freezer to let the chocolate harden. Mix the cacao powder and heavy cream using a frother until well-combined and thickened. Pour the cold brew onto the chocolate-covered glass, add some ice, and top with the cacao cream. Garnish with some crushed peppermint bark.
Mint Matcha
Brew matcha powder with hot water, combine the sweet cream and peppermint, then froth until it thickens. Pour the peppermint cream on top of the brewed matcha, garnish with more powdered matcha on top.
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Sparkling Cranberry Cider
First off, make sure that the fruits you’ll use are washed and clean. Pour ice onto the glass then add the cranberry and apple juice. Then, garnish it with the fresh fruit you chose and a sprig of rosemary.
Gingerbread Cocoa
In a pot, combine all the spices, milk, chocolate, cocoa powder, salt, & sugar. Let it simmer on a stove for about 10 minutes, then prepare your whipped cream by frothing the whipping cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together. Pour the chocolate mixture onto a cup, then add whipped cream on top. Garnish with gingerbread and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Sugar Cookie Cappuccino
Combine the milk, sprinkles, sugar, and vanilla extract, then start frothing it. Place the slice of butter onto the bottom of the mug before brewing the coffee on it. Pour the milk mixture over the coffee and top it with sprinkles.
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