Our best recipes for hot cocktails
Try an alcoholic coffee!
The cold weather has set in, and you're at a loss for what to drink to find some warmth and comfort.
It's a well-known fact that life is always better when you combine your favorite things, like adding grilled bacon to a cheeseburger. So instead of mixing your favorite foods, why not mix your favorite drinks? Like coffee and alcohol, for example! Nothing is more comforting on a cold day than an alcoholic coffee (not too much, just the right amount 😉)
So here are our best hot cocktail recipes (that we selected for you, we didn't become bartenders during the holidays) to satisfy your two greatest wishes, to warm up while having fun!
If you don't drink, we think of you too! We'll offer you some alternatives throughout this article!
Before we begin, we want to stress that it is important (if not essential) to use high quality ingredients and local products in your cocktails, to support your local businesses.
Send us pictures of your cocktails, we'll be happy to share them on our networks to show your creativity and talents!
Cheers!
Cocktail list
- Café Amaretto - non-alcoholic version available
- Irish Coffee - non-alcoholic version
- Café Calypso - proposed non-alcoholic version
- Maple Coffee
- Choco Praline - non-alcoholic version available
- Chai Toddy
How to prepare your coffee for your recipe
You can prepare the coffee for your recipe using your preferred method of preparation. However, it is obvious that the better the coffee, the better! Poor quality coffee in a filter coffee maker will not taste as good as the original coffee prepared by hand brewing for example.
Here are our favorite manual coffee brewing methods that we recommend for the best possible cocktails:
The Chemex®: this is our first choice for a good cup of coffee. It is a design object and a filter coffee maker at the same time. The Chemex® filter system, with its thick filters, offers smooth and round coffees, very aromatic and without any bitterness. See our article on Chemex® for more information.
TheAeropress : Another excellent manual cup brewing method is the Aeropress. It makes a great cup of coffee with a quick and easy method, you can brew a cup of coffee in a minute! It offers a taste without any acidity or bitterness to your coffee. Check out our article on the Aeropress for more information.
1. AMARETTO Coffee
A classic almond flavored coffee for a warm and comforting cocktail full of sweetness.
DIFFICULTY
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INGREDIENTS
✦ 240ml (8oz) coffee
✦ 30ml (1oz) Amaretto
✦ whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
2. Irish coffee
Another classic created in an airport during a snowstorm!
DIFFICULTY
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INGREDIENTS
✦ 45 ml (1 ½ oz) Irish whiskey
✦ 120 ml (4 oz) hot espresso coffee
✦ 2 tsp. granulated sugar
✦ whipped cream
(homemade or store-bought)
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute our Irish Cream syrup for the whiskey and just put in 1 tsp of sugar!
RECIPE (for one cup)
Pour the coffee directly into the glass and add the sugar.
Add the Irish whiskey.
Mix well with a spoon.
Finally add the whipped cream on top and enjoy!
3. CALYPSO Coffee
A cocktail to unleash your inner pirate!
DIFFICULTY
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INGREDIENTS
✦ 45 ml (1 ½ oz) spiced amber rum
✦ 20 ml Amaretto
✦ 150 ml (5 oz) hot coffee
✦ whipped cream
(homemade or store-bought)
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum with our Noroi non-alcoholic rum and the Amaretto with our Amaretto syrup!
RECIPE (for one cup)
In a saucepan, heat all ingredients over low heat, being careful not to bring to a boil.
Pour into a large mug or mug-like glass.
Top with whipped cream, sweeten to taste and enjoy!
You can sprinkle with cocoa or small chocolate chips for a gourmet touch.
4. ÉRABLE coffee
Find the flavors of Quebec in this powerful and amazing cocktail!
DIFFICULTY
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INGREDIENTS
✦ 120 ml (4 oz.) maple syrup and cream drink
✦ 250 ml (8 1/3 oz) milk
✦ 750 ml (25 oz) boiling water
✦ 4 cardamom seeds
✦ 4 large orange peels
✦ Topping of your choice: whipped cream, coffee beans, cinnamon sticks, maple sugar.
For a more original or lactose-free version, use a macadamia nut oroat beverage instead of milk!
RECIPE (for 4 glasses)
In a saucepan, pour the milk and the cream and maple syrup drink (like Sortilège or Coureur des Bois).
Heat over low heat without boiling.
Meanwhile, prepare your coffee. (filter or manual brewing recommended)
Place a cardamom seed and a large orange peel in each cup (or glass).
Pour the coffee and then the milk combined with the cream and maple syrup into each cup.
Top with whipped cream and decorate as desired!5. Choco Praline
Are you addicted to Stefano's Chocolate Hazelnut Spread? This recipe is for you!
DIFFICULTY
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INGREDIENTS
✦ 90 ml (3 oz) hazelnut liqueur
✦ 180 ml (6 oz) milk
✦ 125 ml (4 ¼ oz) boiling water
✦ 60 ml (2 oz) 15% M.F. cream
✦ ½ cup (4 oz) white chocolate, chopped
✦ 1 tsp. cocoa powder
✦ ½ cup chocolate whipped cream (cocoa or with chocolate sauce
✦ 2 tsp. butterscotch chips
✦ 1 teaspoon chocolate chips
✦ 2 waffle or cat's tongue cookies.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the hazelnut liqueur with one of our 1883 syrups!
RECIPE (for 2 cups)
In a measuring cup with a minimum capacity of 500 ml, place the white chocolate and cocoa.
Pour in the boiling water, let it sit for 5 minutes and thenmix it all together with a whisk .
In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Pour the hot milk into the chocolate mixture while whisking.
Add the hazelnut liqueur (or syrup).
You can then divide the mixture into two cups andtop them withwhipped cream, caramel, chocolate chips and cookies of your choice .
Now all you have to do is enjoy!
6. TODDY Chai
Try this tea version of Irish Coffee
DIFFICULTY
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INGREDIENTS
✦ 90 ml (3 oz) grizzly chai
✦ 260 ml (8.8 oz) milk
✦ 60 ml (2 oz) espresso
✦ 60 ml (2 oz) bourbon
For a less spicy version, substitute Grizzly chai with Authentic chai!
RECIPE (for 2 cups)
In a small saucepan, prepare your chai by mixing the pre-infused chai and milk.
Divide the chai into two cups.
Add one shot of espresso and one shot of bourbon to each cup.
Enjoy!
