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Fancy Breakfast Drinks

Breakfast Recipes

Here's all the recipes listed under Fancy Breakfast Drinks along with the comments posted by the breakfast lovers that submitted them.

Black Forest Coffee

"I've fallen in love with a cup of coffee. I want to marry this recipe. Thanks to my friend Gail and all the ladies of "Beaver Brunch Club" for introducing me to this one:)"

6 ounces hot black coffee (fills about 3/4th of a standard coffee cup), 2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup, 1 Tablespoon maraschino cherry juice, whipped cream - for topping, chocolate shavings - for topping, 1 Maraschino cherry - for topping

Bloody Mary

"A must-have at any brunch. It helps take the edge off a hangover too."

1 and 1/2 ounce quality vodka, 3 ounces tomato juice, 1 dash lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 drops Tabasco sauce, 1 lime wedge and/or celery stalk

Breakfast Martini

"A unique tart and sweet morning cocktail that will brighten any day."

1 and 3/4 ounces grapefruit vodka, 3/4 ounce triple sec, 1 ounce grapefruit juice, 1 splash simple syrup, pink sugar for rim of martini glass, maraschino cherry for garnish

Cafe Vanilla

"Treat yourself to a special coffee topped with frothy vanilla-infused milk with just a hint of sweetness."

3/4 cup strongly brewed coffee, 1/2 vanilla bean, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, cinnamon or nutmeg

Candy Cane Cocoa

"Great for Christmas morning or any morning you want to send the kids to school with a smile on their faces."

4 cups low-fat milk, 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, 4 regular-sized peppermint candy canes - crushed, 4 mini peppermint candy canes, 1 cup whipped cream

Champagne Mimosa

"The definitive brunch cocktail. Just two ingredients: orange juice and champagne. Very easy to make."

1 ounce orange juice, 3 ounces champagne

Chocolate Coffee

"Take a regular cup of coffee and turn it into a chocolate delight with just a couple added ingredients."

8 ounces strongly brewed coffee, 4 Tablespoons grated sweetened chocolate, 2 ounces chocolate liqueur, 2 ounces cream or half & half, whipped cream - for topping

Christmas Cocoa Cappuccino

"Many holiday flavors in one warm, beautiful coffee drink: eggnog, cocoa and, if desired, a sprinkling of crushed peppermint candy cane or freshly grated nutmeg to top it off."

1/2 cup prepared espresso (or very strong coffee), 3 Tablespoons chocolate syrup (like Hershey's), 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup eggnog, grated nutmeg or crushed candy cane - for optional garnish

Christmas Coffee

"A delightful holiday cocoa flavored coffee that falls somewhere between a regular cup of Joe and a fancy latte."

1 pot of coffee (10-cup equivalent), 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup water, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 pinch grated nutmeg, whipping cream for topping

Cinnamon Java Brunch Cocktail

"A great way to enjoy your java when it's hot outside. Nice for a weekend brunch or as a sweet finish to an elegant dinner."

1 and 1/2 cups crushed ice, 1 ounce coffee liqueur, 1 ounce vanilla vodka, 1 ounce Frangelico, 1 shot espresso

Easy Pumpkin Latte

"I always make 2 servings, because I usually end up wanting more! Look for pumpkin pie mix to go on sale right after the holidays. Stock up and you'll be set for awesome lattes all year long."

4 tablespoons canned pumpkin pie mix (not pumpkin puree), 2 ounces cream or half and half, 1/4 ounce unsweetened hazelnut syrup (found in the grocery's coffee section), 2 ounces espresso (or very strong coffee), 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

French Press Coffee

"Using a French press reveals a warm complexity to coffee that you don't get from standard coffee makers. There's a satisfaction you'll get from making coffee this way that makes each cup taste better."

3 heaping Tablespoons coarsely ground coffee, 3 cups water, French press coffee pot

Gingerbread Latte

"A popular holiday favorite featured at most big name coffee shops at Christmas time. Make it at home for a fraction of the price."

1 cup strong coffee, 2 teaspoons molasses, 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup (or sugar), 1 pinch ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 cup milk, whipped cream

Grand Mimosa

"A brunch favorite. Replace champagne and Grand Marnier with sparkling cider to make a treat for kids and alcoholics."

1/2 ounce Grand Marnier, 1 splash orange juice, champagne

Iced Maple Coffee

"A fancy coffee shop worthy drink you can make at home easily, quickly and cheaply."

3 Tablespoons maple syrup, 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee, 5 or 6 ice cubes, 1/2 cup whipped cream

Irish Breakfast Smoothie

"Very, very tasy and also healthy. I used blueberries and apple juice and it turned out great."

1 cup cold strong Irish Breakfast or other black tea, 1 cup frozen blueberries or raspberries or strawberries, 1/2 cup cranberry or apple or other clear juice, 1/2 cup plain yogurt or silken tofu, 1 Tablespoon honey

Kiwifruit Mint Smoothie

"If you use yogurt, this make a great fresh-tasting, quick breakfast. If you use ice cream, you get an instant dessert that everyone will love."

1 cup milk, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (or frozen yogurt), 1 ripe banana, 2 Tablespoons fresh mint, 2 Kiwifruit - peeled and finely diced

Make-Ahead Peppermint Mocha Frappe

"Save some money this Christmas. Corporate coffee shops charge nearly $5.00 for a drink you can make at home for less than a dollar. That's $4.00 extra dollars you could spend on your friends, family or liquor."

1 cup very strong dark roast coffee - hot, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, 3 drops peppermint extract, 1 cup milk, 1 Tablespoon sugar, additional milk - for blending, whipped cream, crushed candy cane

Minty Mocha Smoothie

"For a fancy desert, add a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream to the mix."

1 1/2 cups of strong brewed coffee or expresso, 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 Tablespoons sugar, few drops of mint extract, 1 and 1/2 cups low-fat milk, mint sprigs for garnish

Mocha Coffee

"An easy way to have a Starbucks-esque Mocha at home for a 10th of the price. The amount of milk and cocoa can be adjusted to fit your tastes."

1 cup hot fresh brewed coffee, 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 Tablespoon white sugar, 2 Tablespoons milk

Nutella Hot Cocoa

"I found this awesome creamy, chocolaty delicious drink on tumblr via bigcitylittlekitchen.com. I didn't have cinnamon sticks so stirred 1 pinch of cinnamon into the mix and it worked great."

1 cup milk, 3 Tablespoons Nutella or other chocolate-hazelnut spread, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, 1 pinch of espresso powder, 1 or 2 marshmallows

Peach Bellini

"A breakfast in bed favorite. A good way to class up any breakfast or brunch."

1/3 cup fresh peach juice, 2/3 cup Champagne (or sparkling Prosecco sparkling wine), 1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoons sugar or 1 sugar cube, mint sprig for garnish

Poinsettia (Brunch Cocktail)

"A tasty, elegant and cool-looking drink that's perfect for bruch."

cranberry or cran-rasberry juice, champagne, triple sec or any orange flavored liquor

Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Shake

"Alright, maybe this is more of a dessert than a breakfast. But I love, love, love having left-over pumpkin pie for breakfast after holidays and this recipe was custom made for me."

1 15 ounce can can pure pumpkin pie filling, 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk, 1 8 ounce container of vanilla lowfat yogurt, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 3 ice cubes, whipped cream for topping

Pumpkin Spice Latte

"This is my version of Starbucks' seasonal latte. If you're not in the mood for pumpkin, omit that ingredient and the latte still tastes great."

2 shots warm espresso, 2 Tablespoons canned pumpkin, 1 cup half and half, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg), cinnamon - for dusting

Tangerine Mimosa

"Bottoms up! Happy New Year! A very welcome fresh taste to any brunch or breakfast."

1 750-ml bottle of dry Champagne, 10 Tablespoons orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier), 2 and 1/2 cups fresh tangerine juice, tangerine wedges or twisted peel stips for garnish

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