Admit it...you’ve pigeon-holed coffee. Maybe even just a little.
We’re all a little guilty of labeling our faithful friend and forcing them into a relationship-rut.
We’re creatures of habit and if it ain’t broke, we ain’t gonna fix it.
But what if I told you coffee could be so much more than your traditional cup that you’ve become so accustomed to each day?
Ever since we started brewing cold brew coffee at home with our super-convenient cold brew coffee kit, we've gotten the bug. The recipe bug.
So, we’ve scoured the web for 100 of the most popular, fun and creative coffee-inspired recipes this side of juan valdez. And some of them even have booze.
Scroll now to discover 50 coffee themed drinks followed by 50 cooking recipes (yes, there is a coffee bacon sandwich on the menu).
Read on and discover your next beverage adventure….
A not so traditional look at beverages
Mention to some coffee-lovers the idea of a sweetened drink or something that requires whipped cream on top and you’ll get some looks. Especially if you are a guy or gal who takes your java black with no additions.
But what if I told you our list was also ripe for the picking with simple and slight variations that entertain the taste buds and excite the senses?
Even if you aren’t slightly tempted by the sounds of an espresso old-fashioned, a cold brew tonic or a thai iced coffee, keep this list hand for when you play the witty, creative and ever-popular host or hostess.
Place a cold brew dirty chai (with bourbon) in your guests hands next time the weather turns steamy, and we can almost guarantee, that to you, will go the praises.
1. Vanilla bean iced coffee
http://delightfulemade.com/2016/07/13/vanilla-bean-iced-coffee/
2. Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Protein Shake
http://www.madescolabs.com/vanilla-cold-brew-coffee-protein-shake/
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/vietnamese-iced-coffee
- Maple almond iced coffee
http://www.coffeeandquinoa.com/2013/08/cold-brewed-maple-almond-iced-coffee/
- Espresso Old Fashioned
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/espresso-old-fashioned
- Cold Brew Tonic
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/non-alcoholic/article/cold-brew-tonic
- Dark Moon Coffee Cocktail
https://www.barniescoffee.com/blogs/brewsticks-recipes/17815144-dark-moon-coffee-cocktail
- Guinness Affogato
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/guinness-affogato
- Dublin Iced Coffee
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/dublin-iced-coffee
- Make it an iced latte
http://www.thekitchn.com/5-ways-to-turn-your-iced-coffee-or-cold-brew-into-an-iced-latte-206554
11. Homemade Iced Moccahino
http://overtimecook.com/2012/07/15/homemade-iced-mochaccino/
- Sparkling Iced Coffee
http://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/iced-coffee-sparkling-seltzer-club-soda-article
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cold Brew Coffee
- Chicory & Anise
http://www.coffeedetective.com/cold-coffee-with-anise-chicory.html
- Iced Coffee Recipes
http://www.brit.co/iced-coffee-recipes/
- Iced Coffee Cubes
http://www.highwallsblog.com/2014/04/homemade-iced-coffee/
17. Sea Salt Iced Coffee
http://www.thelittleepicurean.com/2013/03/sea-salt-coffee.html
- Carbonated Cold Brew Espresso
http://flavorman.com/5-beverage-architect-approved-ideas-rtd-cold-brewed-coffee
19. Vanilla Bourbon and Mexican Chocolate
http://www.mokabees.com/cold-brew-coffee-recipe-flavors-vanilla-bourbon-mexican-chocolate/
- Viennese Iced Coffee
http://www.savorhomeblog.com/2013/01/viennese-iced-coffee.html
21. Brownies
http://platedcravings.com/cold-brew-coffee-brownies/
- Choc milk iced mochas
http://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/05/chocolate-milk-iced-mochas/
- Starbucks iced caramel macchioato copycat recipe
http://eugeniekitchen.com/iced-caramel-macchiato/
24. The Modern Mazagran
http://www.thehungrytravelerblog.com/iced-coffee-lemonade-portuguese-mazagran/
- Malaysian Iced Coffee
http://readereater.com/2014/12/11/malaysian-iced-coffee/
- Banana Milk Coffee
- Spiced Cacao
http://myheartbeets.com/spiced-cacao-cold-brew-coffee/
- Various Recipes
https://firstpresscoffee.com/pages/recipes
- Stormy Float
http://califiafarms.co/blog/nitro-cold-brew-ice-cream-float
- The Banoffee Smoothie
http://skinnymixers.com.au/thm-banoffee-smoothie/
- Almond Milk Cold Brew Coffee
http://www.loveandlemons.com/almond-milk-cold-brew-coffee-latte/
- Cold Brew Dirty Chai
https://food52.com/recipes/47511-cold-brew-dirty-chai
- Coffee and Doughnuts Float
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/coffee-and-doughnuts-float.html
- Iced Coffee with Chile de Arbol
- Iced Coffee Soda
http://www.manmadediy.com/users/bryson/posts/3599-how-to-make-your-own-iced-coffee-soda
- Cold Brew Orange Tonic
https://1912pike.com/cold-brew-tonic-recipe/
- Cashew Milk 3-Ways: Cinnamon Cold Brew
https://vibrantandpure.com/2015/09/14/cashew-milk-3-ways-cinnamon-cold-brew-coffeechai-spicedcacao/
- Heath Bar Cocktail (alcoholic)
http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/entertaining/heath-bar-cocktail
- Cold Brew Tonic
http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/non-alcoholic/article/cold-brew-tonic
- Coconu and Macadamia iced Latte
https://prima-coffee.com/blog/article/5-iced-coffee-drinks-summer
- Magical Iced Coffee
https://food52.com/recipes/2018-magical-coffee
- Thai Iced Coffee
http://steamykitchen.com/16139-thai-iced-coffee-recipe.html
43. Skinny Caramel Frappucino
http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/06/skinny-caramel-frappuccino.html
- Creamy Boozy Iced Coffee
http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/05/creamy-boozy-iced-coffee.html
- Blood Orange Infused Cold Brew
http://imbibemagazine.com/blood-orange-infused-cold-brew-coffee-recipe/
- Coffee Soda Recipe
https://laurenwinter.co/blog/urenwinter.co/2013/07/coffee-soda-recipe.html
- Beer and Coffee Breakfast Cocktail
http://brooklynbrewshop.com/themash/recipe-beer-coffee-breakfast-cocktail/
- Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew
http://www.madescolabs.com/pumpkin-spice-cold-brew-coffee/
- Autumn Spice Cold Brew Coffee
http://arismenu.com/autumn-spiced-toddy-cold-brewed-iced-coffee/
- Pumpkin Spice Nitro Coffee
http://blog.kegoutlet.com/simple-pumpkin-spice-nitro-coffee-recipe/
Cooking with Coffee
Turns out coffee is a very complimentary and flavor-enhancing partner for some pretty fun food. From brownies or pudding to steak and pork tenderloin, coffee’s naturally rich and smoky flavors (from the roasting process) can really enhance a food’s flavor.
Some of the recipes that follow will call for a bit of cold or hot brewed coffee, while others utilize ground coffee as a spice or a rub (as with some of the meat dishes).
Whichever you choose, keep a few key things in mind:
- Dark roasts, which are less acidic than light roasts and carry more robust flavors are ideal for cooking. They offer the best chance of standing out when in competition against other powerful flavors in a dish.
- When a recipe calls for ground coffee, grind the beans just before use for the best flavor (did you know that coffee has approx 900 flavor compounds, to wine’s 150?).
- Ground coffee is ideal for rubs and marinades, while brewed is good for soups and stews. General rule: When something is not going to be cooked...use brewed coffee.
Cold Brew Coffee Recipes
1. Cold Brew Coffee Brownies
http://platedcravings.com/cold-brew-coffee-brownies/
- Choc Chip and Cold Brew Coffee
http://www.starkravingdelicious.com/2015/05/chocolate-chip-and-cold-brew-cookies.html
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee Cookies
http://www.imnotthenanny.com/2015/12/vietnamese-iced-coffee-cookies.html
- Choc and cold brew coffee cupcakes with buttercream frosting
- Cold brew coffee steak marinade
http://natalieparamore.com/cold-brew-coffee-steak-marinade/
- Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream
https://www.tastemade.com/videos/cold-brew-ice-cream
- Overnight Chocolate Coffee Chia Breakfast Pudding
http://paleomg.com/overnight-chocolate-coffee-chia-breakfast-pudding/
8. Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk salted coffee caramel apple skillet cookie
http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/oatmeal-chocolate-chunk-salted-coffee-caramel-apple-skillet-cookie/
- Mocha Pudding Pie
http://www.tryanythingonceculinary.com/mocha-pudding-pie/
- Cold brew coffee steak recipe
http://www.sanfranciscobaycoffee.com/index.php/cold-brew-coffee-steak-recipe/
- Coffee Rubbed Roasted Chicken
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/coffee-rubbed-roasted-chicken
- Fried eggs with coffee Chipotle
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fried-eggs-with-coffee-chipotle-mole-235989
- Pancakes with warm maple syrup and Coffee Butter
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pancakes-with-warm-maple-syrup-coffee-butter-51190420
- Country ham with (coffee) Redeye gravy
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/country-ham-with-redeye-gravy-56389462
- Coffee Coffee Coffee Cake
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/coffee-coffee-coffee-cake-56389466
- Coffee Granito
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/coffee-granita-107827
- Coffee Marinated Bison Short-ribs
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/coffee-marinated-bison-short-ribs-241342
- Short ribs braised in coffee and ancho chili sauce
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/short-ribs-braised-in-coffee-ancho-chile-sauce-107596
- Brown Sugar and Coffee BBQ Sauce
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/brown-sugar-and-coffee-barbecue-sauce-354930
- Coffee-Paprika Salt
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/coffee-paprika-salt-51178690
- Coffee Crusted Pork Tenderloins
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/coffee-paprika-salt-51178690
- Coffee Rubbed cheeseburgers with with texas BBQ Sauce
- Dark Roast Coffee Gelee
http://www.epicurious.com/archive/howtocook/dishes/recipeswithcoffeedarkroastcoffeegelee
- Jalapeno Cheeseburgers with Bacon and Grilled Onion
- Qinuoa and Coffee Chili
http://jerryjamesstone.com/recipe/quinoa-coffee-chili/
- Coffee Rubbed Steak & Eggs
http://www.sugardishme.com/coffee-rubbed-steak-eggs/
- Pumpkin Beer Risotto w/ coffee and chocolate glazed short ribs
http://www.sugardishme.com/coffee-rubbed-steak-eggs/
- Brewed and braised cherry chicken
- Fried eggs with coffee-chipotle Mole
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Fried-Eggs-with-Coffee-Chipotle-Mole-235989
- Coffee Toffee Banana Bread
http://www.onceuponacuttingboard.com/2013/07/coffee-toffee-banana-bread.html
- Coffee Bacon Sandwiches
http://joythebaker.com/2012/03/coffee-bacon-sandwiches/
- Coffee Chipotle Pork Sliders
http://thegoudalife.tumblr.com/post/26502809520/slow-down-eat-pork-coffee-chipotle-pulled-pork
- Carmelized Coffee Spiced Chicken
http://www.savoryspiceshop.com/recipes/caramelized-coffee-spiced-chicken.html
- Coffee Beef Stew
https://ineedcoffee.com/coffee-beef-stew-recipe/
- Coffee Baked Beans on Toast
- Singaporean Coffee Ribs
http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/singaporean-coffee-ribs.html
- Beatty’s Chocolate Cake
http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/ina-garten/beattys-chocolate-cake.html
- Batch Pork Belly
http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/batch-pork-belly.html
- Chopped Walnut and Coffee Cake
http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/cooking-with-coffee-grounds.html
- Coffee and cola pork loin
http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/ingrid-hoffmann/coffee-and-cola-pork-loin.html
- Broiled Java Turkey
http://www.rd.com/food/broiled-java-turkey/
- Coffee Onion Jam
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/coffee-onion-jam
- Pork Tenderloin with Costa Rican Coffee Glaze
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pork-tenderloin-with-costa-rican-coffee-glaze
- Toffee Coffee Ice Cream Torte
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/toffee-coffee-ice-cream-torte
- Michaels Coffee Braised Ribs
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/michaels-coffee-braised-short-ribs-recipe.html
- Mocha Steak Tacos
http://countrywoodsmoke.com/mocha-steak-tacos/
- Red-eye Gravy
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus/best-red-eye-gravy-recipe-article
- Grilled Filet Mignon with Chocolate Coffee BBQ Sauce
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-filet-mignon-with-chocolate-coffee-bbq-sauce-recipe.html
- Roast Beef with Coffee Gravy
http://loriesmississippikitchen.com/2014/06/cinnamon-coffee-chocolate-gravy.html
- Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes with coffee buttercream cupcakes
http://atreatsaffair.com/chocolate-coffee-cupcakes-with-coffee-buttercream-frosting-recipe/
- Crockpot Java Beef Stew
http://amandascookin.com/crockpot-java-beef-stew-with-mushrooms-and-baby-reds/
52. Mocha Pudding Cake
http://paleomg.com/overnight-chocolate-coffee-chia-breakfast-pudding/
- Coffee Rubbed Ribeyes
http://www.greensnchocolate.com/2015/06/coffee-rubbed-ribeyes/
What did we miss?
So which recipe do you want to try? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments below!