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Bourbon Barrel Bliss Christmas Coffee
Inspired by Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee on spillinthebeans.com, this is an adult coffee with a homemade bourbon syrup
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
vanilla syrup preparation, if needed
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
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Course:
Drinks
Yield:
1
serving
Materials
1
cup
Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee (freshly brewed)
(or a strong coffee alternative)
1
ounce
high-quality bourbon
1/2
ounce
vanilla syrup (recipe below)
1/4
tsp
cinnamon
1/4
tsp
nutmeg
whipped cream
cinnamon stick
Vanilla Syrup
1
cup
water
1
cup
sugar
1/4
Tbsp
vanilla extract or a vanilla bean
Instructions
Prepare the vanilla syrup
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer
Let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes to slightly thicken
Add the vanilla extract or vanilla bean, stir well, and allow to cool slightly
Bourbon Barrel Bliss coffee
You'll make the bourbon syrup in the same saucepan that you used for the vanilla syrup
Combine the bourbon, 1/2 ounce of vanilla syrup (more if you like a sweeter drink), cinnamon, and nutmeg
Heat until it simmers, stirring well to make sure all ingredients are incorporated
Let simmer for 2-3 minutes and cool for 1-2 minutes before using
Brew 1 cup of strong Whiskey Barrel Aged coffee (or your favorite) and pour into a large festive mug
Slowly pour in the spiced bourbon syrup, stirring gently
Top with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick
Notes
Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee
is available for purchase on spillinthebeans.com
If you don't have Whiskey Barrel Aged, you can use an alternative but you'll get a slightly different flavor profile
No bourbon, or you don't want an alcoholic drink? How about bourbon extract?