The 12 Best Christmas Coffee Drinks
Cozy up with a list of the best Christmas Coffee Drinks this holiday season! Below are some of my favorite fun and festive ideas to get you in the holiday spirit, tackle your holiday shopping, and make Christmas morning an extra special treat.
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It’s that time of the year! The Starbucks holiday menu is officially out, the temps have dropped and coffee lovers everywhere are trading in their cold brew coffee for a steaming hot latte with whipped cream! And I am definitely among them.
One of my favorite ways to kick off the holidays is with a festive Christmas inspired coffee (usually a peppermint mocha or a chestnut praline latte). But coffee shops can get expensive, and eat up a lot of time. So if you want a better way to fuel your Christmas spirit, then making one of these tasty holiday coffee drinks at home is a great option!
Below you’ll find a list of 12 festive Christmas coffee drinks to make over and over again this season. Ranging from copycat Starbucks holiday drinks like the classic Peppermint Mocha and Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte, and a spicy Chai Tea Gingerbread Latte.
And if you’re looking to make spirits a little bit brighter, we have a milder mocha version of an Irish Coffee made with Bailey’s. It’s the perfect Christmas coffee drink after a long day of holiday shopping.
Whatever you’re craving this holiday season, these holiday coffees will add a little sparkle to your holiday season.
12 Days Of The Best Christmas Coffee Drinks
Recipes for the best Christmas Coffees to make your holiday season bright!
Enjoy a festive and delicious Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte with this homemade Starbucks copycat recipe. Perfect for the holiday season!
Make this quick, 5-ingredient Caramel Brulée Latte in just 5 minutes. Perfect for anyone wanting to create a coffeehouse-quality drink at home.
Gingerbread is mandatory this time of year. This simple slow cooker latte recipe is perfect for guests, embracing the warm and cozy flavors of the season.
Start your frosty mornings with a homemade coffee and chocolate combo. This Christmas coffee recipe is simpler and healthier than a Starbucks Mocha Latte, and you likely have all the ingredients at home.
Brighten your holiday mornings with a homemade Eggnog Latte! With just a shot of espresso, milk, and prepared eggnog, this latte is a delicious way to enjoy the festive season.
Irish Mocha Latte combines chocolate, Baileys, and coffee for a slightly boozy Christmas coffee experience, that's both playful and easy to make.
Embrace the festive spirit with a smooth and spicy Chai Tea Latte infused with the cozy flavors of gingerbread this holiday season!
It's peppermint season, and if you adore the combination of chocolate coffee and peppermint flavors, then you'll love this classic festive drink!
Enjoy a White Chocolate Frappuccino for a festive pick me up by blending melted white chocolate chips with hot espresso, ice, and cream into a deliciously creamy drink.
In just 5 minutes and with 4 simple ingredients, craft a creamy, homemade Caramel Macchiato for a festive Christmas treat.
A warm latte on a chilly morning is one of life's simple pleasures. Cozy up this season with a rich oat milk latte spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and gingerroot.
Embrace the holiday cheer with a simple and sweet Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha recipe! It's the ideal cozy beverage to savor during the holidays.
Substitutions
- Espresso Shot – if you don’t have an espresso maker, no worries! Strong hot coffee works in its place. Brew your favorite coffee per the machine’s instructions, or brew in a French press.
- Milk – Oat milk can be substituted for whole milk or dairy in most recipes.
- Syrup – A simple syrup can be replaced with maple syrup for a healthier option (and it tastes amazing with gingerbread)!
Variations
Syrups and sauces are so fun to play around with and can transform any black coffee into a holiday treat! Why not try your hand at making your own homemade flavorings for an extra special treat?
- Vanilla Syrup – a simple syrup flavored with vanilla extract. Perfect for sweetening a cup of coffee and making flavored sweet cream cold foam.
- Mocha Drizzle – make you’re own mocha syrup to top off your peppermint mocha or even hot chocolate!
- Gingerbread Syrup – make your own gingerbread syrup for festive lattes and teas!
Hint: Homemade syrups make great Christmas gifts!
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Pairings
These are my favorite recipes to serve with festive Christmas coffees and holiday drinks:
