Here’s a recipe for an interesting coffee drink that I came across the other day (source). Start with a double shot of espresso, add that same amount of hot water. Add the same amount of cold milk. Now, use the steam from your espresso machine to heat it up to the proper drinking temperature (the […]

Dunkin Donuts has published some really, really creative recipes using coffee as a key ingredient! They’re all summed up in this press release; I’m splitting them up into separate posts here at Coffeeopolis to make it easier to navigate through them. They’re not simple recipes, but they sound great! Mocha Trifle This trifle combines melted […]

Dunkin Donuts has published some really, really creative recipes using coffee as a key ingredient! They’re all summed up in this press release; I’m splitting them up into separate posts here at Coffeeopolis to make it easier to navigate through them. They’re not simple recipes, but they sound great! Espresso Spiked BBQ Braised Short Ribs […]

Dunkin Donuts has published some really, really creative recipes using coffee as a key ingredient! They’re all summed up in this press release; I’m splitting them up into separate posts here at Coffeeopolis to make it easier to navigate through them. They’re not simple recipes, but they sound great! Coffee Brown Sugar Glazed Shrimp with […]

Ok, here’s a simple one, a recipe for Vodka Espresso: 2 ounces espresso 2 ounces vodka 1 dash of sugar syrup or other sweetener Shake to mix, then serve over crushed ice. Enjoy!

Chances are, you’ve had some flavored Torani syrup before – it’s the bottles of flavor additives you’ll find in probably any espresso shop, and is used for mint mochas, vanilla lattes, etc. Well, over on their website, they have a neat collection of recipes that, not surprisingly, use their flavorings. It’s not just coffee recipes, […]

Source: (SFGate) The toffee recipe makes more than you’ll need for the cake, but we found that it disappears very quickly if left in plain sight. You’ll get a jolt with this coffeecake — with or without a cup of coffee. INGREDIENTS: Toffee Topping 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup water {obox} 1/3 cup light […]

From “The Zuni Cafe Cookbook,” by Judy Rodgers (W. W. Norton & Co., 2002). INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar, or to taste 2 cups espresso, at room temperature 3 tablespoons water About 1/2 cup cold heavy cream About 2 teaspoons sugar INSTRUCTIONS: Dissolve all but 2 tablespoons of the sugar in the espresso. Taste. It should […]

I’ve always loved this one: 1 teaspoon sugar 1 jigger Bushmills Irish Whiskey 2/3 cup coffee 1/4 cup heavy cream, lightly whipped Naturally, other ingredients can be substituted for these as needed (like milk instead of cream), but if you really want to do it right, try this one!

From The Oregonian newspaper comes an interesting recipe for a Chocolate Espresso Torte: “Makes 8 to 10 servings This torte has the light texture and deep chocolatey appeal of a flourless chocolate cake, but it’s a little easier to handle because the small amount of flour gives it some structure. The espresso makes the torte […]