As we observe International Coffee Day on October 1, 2024, it's time to not only celebrate the beloved brew but also its rich and bold flavours in the kitchen. Coffee, typically used in beverages, is becoming a vital ingredient in culinary delights. From cocktails to cookies, chefs are taking coffee beyond the cup, infusing it into mouthwatering dishes that satisfy your caffeine cravings. Give your coffee intake a new twist with the interesting coffee-based recipes by expert chefs to elevate your caffeine consumption.
Affogato Martini
For a creamier, dessert-like option, try the Affogato Martini. This decadent drink combines bourbon, kahlua, and vanilla gelato for a deliciously smooth experience, offering a unique coffee cocktail you won't want to miss. Try the recipe by Butterfly High.
Ingredients:
Bourbon whisky: 30 ml
Amaro: 15 ml
Kahlua : 15 ml
Brown sugar
Vanilla gelato
Glassware: Martini glass
Garnish: Coffee beans
Steps to make:
Step 1: Mix bourbon, amaro, and kahlua with a dash of brown sugar.
Step 2: Pour into a martini glass and top with vanilla gelato. Garnish with coffee beans.
Cold Brew Negroni
Indulge in Cold Brew Negroni, a refreshing twist on the classic Negroni. This cocktail blends cold brew’s rich coffee notes with premium gin, vermouth, and campari, creating a perfectly balanced drink for your coffee day celebration. Check out the cocktail recipe by Butterfly High.
Ingredients:
Infused gin in cold brew: 30 ml
Vermouth: 30 ml
Campari: 30 ml
Glassware: Old-fashioned glass
Garnish: Orange peel
Steps to make:
Step 1: Shake the cold brew-infused gin, vermouth, and Campari together.
Step 2: Strain into an old-fashioned glass and garnish with orange peel.
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Coffee Oats Cranberry Cookies
Here's how to make Coffee Oats Cranberry Cookies, recipe by Chef Rajesh Paramashivan, Head Pastry Chef, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach.
Ingredients:
Refined flour: 200 Gms
Oats: 270 Gms
Coffee powder: 20 Gms
Brown sugar: 300 Gms
Expresso shot: 30 Ml
Salt: 2 Gms
Baking soda: 5 Gms
Butter: 170 Gms
One egg
Water as per requirement
Steps to make:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your cookie sheets.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together the refined flour, salt, baking soda, and coffee powder, then set aside.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg, water, and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually fold in the flour mixture, followed by the oats. Lastly, stir in the shot of espresso.
Step 4: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool and your delicious coffee oats cranberry cookies are ready.
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Coffee Martini
Give your usual cocktail a new twist with rich coffee flavours. Try the coffee martini at home, a recipe shared by Senior Bartender Kuber Bhatt at The Bluebop Cafe.
Ingredients:
2 oz Vodka
1 oz Freshly brewed espresso (or strong coffee)
1 oz Coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlua)
½ oz Simple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness preference)
Ice
Coffee beans (for garnish)
Steps to make:
Ste 1: Brew the espresso and let it cool slightly. If using coffee, ensure it’s strong.
Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Step 3: Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso (and simple syrup if you like it sweeter) to the shaker.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is chilled and frothy.
Step 4: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Step 5: Garnish with three coffee beans for a classic touch.
Iced Coffee Martini
If you love chilling with cold coffee, why not enhance your experience with an iced coffee martini? Indulge in this creamy and delightful cocktail that combines the richness of coffee with a refreshing twist. Check out the recipe by Kashyap Salla, Co-founder of Zyto.
Ingredients:
60 ml Vodka
30 ml cold brew coffee
15 ml coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
10 ml maple syrup (or honey)
Ice cubes
Coffee beans for garnish
Steps to make:
Step 1: Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker.
Step 2: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Step 3: Garnish with a few coffee beans on top.