Coffee & Tea

Elf Tea

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The Elf Tea cocktail is essentially a lovely lemon iced tea flavored with a healthy dose of peppermint liqueur. Needless to say, it’s tasty and very drinkable. But you don’t need to save it for summertime. My suggestion: double all the ingredients to make a nice long drink that’s still not even a double (just ... Read the full article →

Mocha-Berry

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The Mocha-Berry is just what it sounds like: coffee, chocolate and berry – in this case Chambord raspberry liqueur. It’s also just as delicious as it sounds. Like some kind of wonderful, spiked frappacino. Some versions of this recipe call for the whipped cream. I say it’s optional because without it, you get this very ... Read the full article →

Cafe D’Amour

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The Cafe D’Amour is an exciting cocktail. Not only does it involve coffee, cinnamon and cognac, but you light the freakin’ brandy on fire at one point in the preparation. Cocktails + open flames = fun times for all. This is an especially good choice for those of you who love black coffee. So many ... Read the full article →

Cafe Nelson

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The Cafe Nelson is a well-known, traditional hot coffee drink. Unlike a lot of hot coffee cocktails, this one does not include Kahlua. It instead blends Bailey’s Irish Cream with the hazelnut flavor of Frangelico. The Cafe Nelson isn’t a particularly strong drink, but it’ll definitely keep you warm on long winter evenings. Cafe Nelson ... Read the full article →

Tea Toddy

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You’ve probably tried using Bailey’s in place of cream and sugar in your coffee, but what about tea? The Tea Toddy cocktail does just that – with a little added bonus surprise. This drink was made for fall and winter, but it’s a nice pick-me-up anytime a cup of tea sounds good. It’s actually very ... Read the full article →

The Percolator Cocktail

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The Percolator is a cold coffee-based cocktail that goes down smooth while it wakes you up. It’s great as a breakfast or brunch cocktail. Just don’t serve it at a party where you’re hoping everyone will leave in a timely manner – or if you do, make the coffee decaf. The caffeine/alcohol combo can keep ... Read the full article →