Happy International Coffee Day from Your Favorite Coffee Drinkers

Happy International Coffee Day

Is there anything the girlies love more than a little caffeine treat? Never! Today is the day we pay our respects to the caffeine queens and endless coffee shop runs that keep us moving and grooving through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Our favorite 3 coffees to make at home right now? Coming right up!

Pumpkin Spice Latte

What do you want from us? It’s fall, pumpkin is delicious, and there are so many ways to customize this drink to make it exactly how you want it! Here’s the base recipe that we start with from Ambitious Kitchen. 

Ingredients

2 shots espresso (or sub 1/2 cup hot freshly brewed coffee but I prefer espresso)

1 cup milk of choice, preferably a milk that froths well (we love oat milk)

1 to 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (start with 1 tablespoon)

1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, to sweeten

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped cream for topping (optional but recommended)

Instructions

Pour milk into a small pot and heat over medium-low heat until it is hot and almost simmering, but do not boil the milk.

Make your espresso and pour it into a large mug or glass mason jar. Add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla and stir until well combined.

Use a milk frother to froth your milk for about 30 seconds or until foamy, then pour into the mug on top of the pumpkin espresso mixture. Reserve the extra foam, and spoon it on top.

Feel free to top with whipped cream if you wanna get a little fancy. Sprinkle with a little extra pumpkin spice or cinnamon.

Recipe Notes

For the pumpkin pie spice: if you don't have any pre-mixed pumpkin pie spice, feel free to add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves or allspice.

Iconic Instant Coffee

No espresso maker? No problem! Instant coffee has really had a glow up in the last few years and we’re here for simple, fast, and delicious. This easy iced coffee from Frosting and Fettuccine is a fan favorite. 

Ingredients

1-2 tbsp instant coffee

2 tbsp hot water, from the tap

6-8 oz cold water

1 cup ice

3 tbsp half and half, or milk of your choice

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Instructions

In a large 8-12 oz glass add the 1-2 tbsp instant coffee granules and 2 tbsp hot/warm water. Mix to melt and dissolve the instant coffee.

Add in sweetener if using. 

Add the 6-8 oz of cold water depending on the size of your cup. Mix to combine.

Add in the cup of ice and milk of choice. Stir and enjoy!

Blackberry for the Baddies

Another popular coffee flavor that has made its way to the forefront of the scene is blackberry! blackberry latte, blackberry matcha, you name it! Here’s a divine Blackberry Cold Brew recipe to try:

Ingredients

Cold brew of choice

Creamer of choice (we like sweet cream)

Blackberry syrup

Instructions

Pour 8oz-12oz of cold brew over ice

Add desired amount of blackberry syrup, adjust based on sweetness preferences (we like 3 pumps)

Add creamer to taste

Enjoy!

We hope you try and love these current favorites today on International Coffee Day and all month long!