4 Fun Coffee Recipes That are Easy to Whip-Up and Taste Lip-Smackingly Good

Coffee lovers rejoice, some exciting and freshly-brewed flavours are headed your way! While many coffee-drinkers are purists who never deviate from their daily cup (or three) of black, most of us love trying out a new and delicious coffee drink. When it comes to your favourite cuppa, there is no universal recipe that is loved by all, and that is part of the joy of coffee-making, to experiment and explore endless possibilities—until you find that one drink you love. To assist you with your adventures in coffee-making, here are 4 unique recipes that are sure to spark your interest and titillate your tastebuds. From a steaming-hot cup to a chilled, cold brew, we have got you covered! Dive into these easy and fuss-free recipes that are taste-approved by Bharat Sethi, Founder, Rage Coffee. 

1. Spiced Coffee

If chocolatey-spiciness is your thing, then this one is a must-try. An abundance of fragrant flavours is guaranteed to spice up your coffee like never before!

Ingredients

50gms ground coffee

200 ml milk

2 teaspoon of cardamom powder

1 teaspoon of sugar

A bit of finely chopped ginger

Some grated chocolate for garnishing

Method

Brew coffee with ginger and aromatic cardamom powder in one litre of water. In another pan, heat milk and sugar and pour in the hot coffee in it. Spoon over the coffee, until frothy. Add in some grated chocolate and you are good to go!  

2. Coffee Float

Got a sweet tooth? Then you ought to try out this recipe. The coffee float is unquestionably your one-sweetness-stop!

Ingredients

5-10 coffee ice-cubes 

(Refrigerate coffee ground + water in an ice-cube tray) 

1 teaspoon of sugar

Soda to mix

A scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional)

Method

Fill a glass with crushed cold brew ice cubes. Add sugar and fill the glass with soda. Stir well to mix, add more soda if the drink isn’t bubbly enough. Top it up with some vanilla ice cream, if you wish to. 

3. Oatmeal Latte Coffee Shake 

Craving something healthy? Then this one's for you. Believe it, one can never go wrong with the combination of cinnamon, oats, nuts and coffee!

Ingredients 

2 tablespoons ground coffee

I/4 cup oats 

2 cups of cold milk

1 tablespoon honey

A pinch of salt

A pinch of cinnamon powder 

Some chopped nuts, to garnish 

Method

Firstly, rinse oats with a lot of water and drain them completely. Then, pour 1 cup of lukewarm water and a pinch of salt. Allow it to soak overnight for at least 8 hours. The next morning, drain the liquid and rinse the oats in cold water. 

Now, mix all ingredients - ground coffee, oats, milk, and honey - in a blender until smooth (except cinnamon and nuts). Pour it in a glass, and drizzle some more honey on top. To make the shake more delicious, top it with some chopped nuts and sprinkle a bit of cinnamon, and enjoy!

4. Gin and Tonic Coffee with Honey

Are you a fan of innovative alcohol blends and cocktails? Here's a quick recipe for a refreshing glass of cocktail using coffee and gin. Sometimes, a crazy fusion of ingredients can turn out to be an epic recipe.

Ingredients

About 200 ml strong brewed coffee (ground coffee + hot water)

1-ounce gin

½ tablespoon honey

Tonic water to mix 

5-10 ice-cubes

Lemon juice (optional)

Method

Drop a few ice cubes in a glass. Now add coffee, honey, and gin to the glass. Stir well, and then top the concoction with tonic water. Add more ice as needed. You can also squeeze a bit of lemon juice if you like the citrusy lemon flavour. Cheers!