The Christmas spirit is in the air… and it smells of mint, toffee and citrusy goodness! With these fun beverage recipes, add some flavour to your festivities and end the year on a refreshing note with your loved ones.
Peppermint Dalgona.
Remember when the world got swept up by the dalgona coffee craze? Made by whipping coffee powder, sugar and water, this TikTok sensation had everyone taking part in the #dalgonacoffeechallenge.
This Christmas, try making an extra festive version. First, whip the ingredients in mere seconds with a hand blender and spare your arms the labour. Then simply add cocoa powder and peppermint extract, and top it off with dalgona candy or honeycomb toffee.
Espresso Martini.
Do your Christmas plans involve late night partying? Then the espresso martini will make the perfect pick-me-up. A coffee-flavoured cocktail for that much needed caffeine perk, it’s effortless to make with the Bosch Serie 8 built-in fully automatic coffee machine. If you’re enjoying it with guests, the OneTouchDoubleCup feature lets you whip up exactly two cups of espresso quickly with one touch of a button.
Then simply mix vodka, coffee liquor and syrup with the espresso in a shaker. Strain it into a chilled martini glass and enjoy your post-party treat.
Classic Eggnog.
A traditional Christmas drink, this rich beverage — made with raw pasteurised eggs — is an option for the adventurous palate.
Add whole cream milk, condensed milk, whipping cream, rum, cinnamon and nutmeg powders. Turn up to Speed 4 and mix for another 3 to 5 minutes.
This time, you can make your own. Start by whisking egg yolk and mixing in sugar. Add whole cream milk, condensed milk, whipping cream, cinnamon and nutmeg powders. Then leave the mixture to chill in a refrigerator before serving.
If you’re in the mood, add whiskey, rum or brandy to turn it into a creamy alcoholic drink.
Toffee Nut Latte.
Get your Starbucks fix right at home by making your own toffee nut latte! With your Bosch built-in coffee machine, get two shots of freshly brewed espresso and combine it with toffee nut syrup.
Stir in some steamed milk before garnishing it with whipped cream and butterscotch sauce. A must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth!
Christmas Punch.
Christmas punch is a great family and kid-friendly option for celebrations at home. It’s also fun and simple to experiment and blend different juices for variety too.
Enjoy your drink as a healthy juice or an ice cold sorbet! Don’t forget to stir in some ginger ale and add lime slices for a touch of zest.
Pour all that refreshing goodness into a large pitcher or dispenser for everyone to help themselves — they’ll definitely be going for multiple servings!