1. Almond Espresso Ice Cream Float
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 20 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This delicious cold brewed dessert coffee will wow your guests after a great meal, or can be enjoyed on a hot day.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup cold milk.
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup.
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract or 1 tablespoon almond syrup.
- 2 scoops coffee or espresso ice cream.
- 1 can cream soda.
- Whipped cream.
Instructions:
Pour ground coffee, water, and almond extract into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds. Then allow to steep for 20 minutes, then press coffee.
Chill two tall glasses in the freezer and when they are cold, add one scoop of ice cream to each glass.
Pour the milk into the coffee and then pour the coffee over the ice cream.
Fill each glass with the cream soda and top each glass with one tablespoon of chocolate syrup. Top with whipped cream if desired.
2. Black Russian Espresso
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 25 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This espresso cocktail combines the rich strong flavor of French press espresso with a traditional Black Russian for an elegant and decadent after dinner drink.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup cold water.
- 2 ounces Kahlua coffee liqueur.
- 2 ounces vodka.
- Ice cubes.
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and cold water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds. Let steep for about 20 minutes, then press coffee.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the espresso, Kahlua, vodka, and ice. Shake well and strain into chilled martini glasses to serve.
3. Chilled Espresso Martini
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 25 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This elegant coffee cocktail is sure to be a hit at your next get together or whip up a batch any time and enjoy a classy way to have espresso.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup cold water.
- 3 ounces vodka.
- 2 ounces crème de cacao.
- 3 ounces Kahlua.
- Ice cubes.
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and cold water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds. Let steep for about 20 minutes, then press coffee.
Insert the plunger and press down gently for about 1 minute.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the coffee, vodka, Kahlua, and crème de cacao, and ice. Shake well and pour into chilled martini glasses.
4. Espresso Royal
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
A sophisticated after dinner coffee that combines Cognac with the rich flavor of French press coffee.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup water at 175F.
- 4 ounces cognac or brandy.
- 4 teaspoons sugar.
- Whipped cream.
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and hot water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds, then press coffee.
In a small bowl, whip the cream so that it is very stiff.
Divide the espresso into two mugs and stir in the sugar and Cognac until the sugar is dissolved.
Top with whipped cream and serve immediately. Tip: To make this an Americano style drink, simply dilute the espresso with an additional cup of water.
5. Hot Buttered Chocolate-Caramel Espresso
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This flavorful dessert coffee combines strong coffee with sweet flavors to create a rich and balanced experience.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup water at 175F.
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
- 1 teaspoon butter.
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup.
- 2 ounces dark rum (optional).
Instructions:
Pour the ground coffee and hot water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds, then press coffee.
In a small bowl stir together the sugar, butter, and chocolate syrup.
Divide the coffee into two mugs and stir half of the butter and sugar mixture into each cup. Stir until dissolved and serve.
6. Lassi Style Espresso
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This Middle Eastern inspired coffee is rich and smooth thanks to the addition of yogurt. The rich flavor of your French press coffee balances well with the tangy yogurt flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup water at 175F.
- 1 cup plain or vanilla flavored yogurt.
- 1/2 cup half and half or milk.
- 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Ice cubes.
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and hot water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds, then press coffee.
Fill two glasses with ice and spoon in the yogurt, half and half, and sugar.
Pour half of the espresso into each glass and stir well.
7. Peppermint Espresso Cream
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This simple espresso recipe packs a punch of peppermint while still allowing the flavor of your French press coffee to shine through.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup water at 175F.
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half.
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and hot water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds, then press coffee.
Divide the coffee into two mugs and add half of the peppermint extract to each cup.
Stir two tablespoons of heavy cream into each cup and serve.
8. Perfect Iced Espresso
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
Espresso is an intense and rich drink that is full of complex flavors. Luckily, your French press makes cafe quality espresso in minutes. This recipe will teach you how to make a basic espresso and what you can add to make it even more interesting.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons very finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup water at 175F.
- Ice.
- 2 tablespoons half and half (optional).
- 1 teaspoon sugar or agave syrup (optional).
Instructions:
Pour the ground coffee and hot water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds. Allow to steep for another five minutes, then press coffee.
Since we’re making iced espresso, place the concentrated coffee into the refrigerator for two hours.
Remove the coffee from the refrigerator and place ice in two glasses.
Pour the cold espresso over the ice and add one tablespoon of half and half to each glass.
If you prefer a milder drink, add a little more half and half. Finish with sugar if desired.
9. Sicilian Espresso Martini
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 25 Minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This sophisticated coffee martini hybrid is perfect for cocktail hour or after dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup cold water.
- 4 ounces sweet vermouth.
- 3 ounces amaro.
- 4 ounces sparkling water.
- Ice cubes.
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and cold water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds. Let steep for about 20 minutes, then press coffee.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the coffee, vermouth, amaro, and ice. Shake well.
Pour into chilled martini glasses to serve.
10. Tangy Bourbon Espresso
Servings: 4, Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
A truly complex espresso that combines citrus, spices, and bourbon for full robust flavors and lots of subtle undertones. Perfect for relaxing on a cold evening or for entertaining.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee.
- 2 cups water at 175F.
- Zest of one orange.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves.
- 4 tablespoons sugar.
- 4 tablespoons half and half.
- 4 ounces bourbon.
Instructions:
Pour the coffee, orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and half of the hot water, into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds, then press coffee.
Divide the espresso into four mugs and add one tablespoon of sugar, one ounce of bourbon and one tablespoon of half and half to each mug. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and serve.
11. Walnut Espresso Frappe
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This nutty dessert coffee has just the right blend of flavors thanks to earthy walnuts and natural vanilla.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup water at 175F.
- 1/2 cup walnuts.
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup.
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.
- 1 cup cold milk.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Whipped cream (optional).
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and hot water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds, then press coffee.
In a blender, combine the walnuts, chocolate syrup, milk, ice cream, vanilla extract, and coffee. Blend well and divide into two mugs.
Top with whipped cream if desired.
12. Almond Milk Cold Brew Latte
Servings: 4, Prep Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This is a fun way to present a coffee drink by first making espresso cubes and allowing them to slowly melt when the drink is served. It’s simple and flavorful and easy to make.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee.
- 2 cups cold water.
- 4 cups almond milk.
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and half of the cold water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds. Let steep for about 20 minutes, then press coffee.
Pour coffee into ice cube trays and place in the freezer for two hours.
When the coffee cubes are frozen, remove them from the freezer and divide them into four glasses.
Pour the almond milk over the coffee cubes and stir. As the cubes melt they will continue to add more and more flavor to the milk.
13. Amaretto Almond Latte
Servings: 4, Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This Italian inspired after dinner coffee is the perfect finish to any meal. And as always the bold flavor of your French press coffee is the perfect base for any coffee drink.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee.
- 2 cups water at 175F.
- 4 ounces Amaretto liqueur.
- 1 tablespoon almond extract.
- 2 cups steamed milk.
- Whipped cream (optional).
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and half of the hot water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds, then press coffee.
In a pitcher, combine the coffee, remaining water, Amaretto, and almond extract.
Steam the milk and stir into the pitcher with the coffee.
Divide the coffee into four mugs and serve topped with whipped cream.
14. Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
Try this simple recipe and spice up your regular latte with a little spice and a little sweetness. Add a little whipped cream and it becomes a delicious dessert coffee.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup water at 175F.
- 1 cup frothed milk.
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon syrup.
- Whipped cream (optional).
- Ground cinnamon (optional).
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and hot water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds, then press coffee.
In a small saucepan heat the milk and froth with a whisk or a hand steamer. Add the cinnamon syrup.
Divide the coffee evenly into two mugs. Add the steamed milk and top with whipped cream and a dash of ground cinnamon.
Tip: For a relaxing after dinner coffee, try adding one ounce of cognac or brandy.
15. Creamy Eggnog Latte
Servings: 2, Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 minutes.
This rich and creamy holiday favorite combines the assertive flavor of French press coffee with lively spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee.
- 1 cup water at 175F.
- 1/2 cup eggnog.
- 1 cup frothed milk.
- Cinnamon for topping.
Instructions:
Pour the coffee and hot water into the French press chamber and stir for about 10 seconds, then press coffee.
Divide the coffee into two mugs and add the half of the eggnog and milk to each mug.
Garnish with cinnamon to serve.