If you start every morning with a tall Vanilla Mocha Frappuccino, waking up without a Starbucks within 10 miles of the campsite can sound disastrous. With these five coffee recipes, however, you can still enjoy a delicious morning pick-me-up. You might even want to try them when you're back at home too.
Substitute hot chocolate for coffee so kids and adults can enjoy a tasty morning beverage.
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Thin Mint Java: Kid-Friendly
Get a fresh start with this minty gourmet coffee recipe. With just two simple ingredients you can transform your java into a homemade peppermint mocha beverage. You can achieve the same affect if you add a bag of peppermint tea
Ingredients
Light roast coffee
Peppermint extract
Chocolate syrup (if you use hot chocolate, skip the syrup)
Douse your brewed coffee with 1 to 3 drops of peppermint extract and 2 dollops of chocolate syrup. Stir everything and sip it with a newspaper in hand.
The Classic Irish Coffee: Adult-Only
Give your morning more than just a caffeine boost with this classic gourmet coffee recipe.
Ingredients
Medium roast coffee
1 shot Jameson
1 shot Baileys
Whipped cream
Mix the Jameson and Bailey's into your freshly roasted coffee. But that's not all—top it with whipped cream for a truly gourmet experience.
S'morning Pick-Me-Up: Kid-Friendly
This fun coffee recipe is not only kid-friendly, but it's perfect for adults with a sweet tooth. Fun toppings make it look gourmet, too.
Ingredients
Medium roast coffee
Chocolate syrup (if you use hot chocolate, skip the syrup)
Fluff
Whipped cream
Graham crackers, crushed small
Mix a spoonful of fluff and chocolate sauce into your cup of coffee. Top it with whipped cream and the crushed graham crackers for a gourmet presentation worthy of the pickiest coffee drinkers.
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