Description
This Holiday Spiced Café Au Lait is a warm, comforting coffee drink infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Sweetened with honey and topped with frothy whole milk, it makes a perfect festive beverage for cozy gatherings during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Spices
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- A generous pinch of nutmeg
- 6 cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2½ cups whole milk
- Ground coffee (enough for a full pot)
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee: Combine the ground cinnamon and ground cloves with your usual amount of coffee grounds. Brew a full pot of coffee using your preferred method, ensuring the spices infuse with the coffee during brewing.
- Warm the Milk: Pour the whole milk and honey into a saucepan. Gently heat over medium-low heat while whisking continuously until the mixture is warm and frothy but not boiling.
- Assemble the Drink: Pour the freshly brewed spiced coffee into six cups. Top each cup with the warm, frothy honey-infused milk.
- Garnish and Serve: Stir each drink gently and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a pinch of nutmeg. Serve immediately for the best flavor and warmth.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of honey to suit your preference for sweetness.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with low-fat or plant-based milk alternatives.
- The spices can be adjusted; for example, increase cinnamon for more warmth or omit cloves if you prefer a milder spice flavor.
- Use freshly ground coffee for the best aromatic and rich taste.
- The cinnamon sticks can also be used as stirrers to slowly infuse more cinnamon flavor while drinking.
