Need a boost? Sip on one of these.
I love coffee. It wakes you up, makes mornings bearable, and best of all, tastes delicious. Is there anything it can't do?
And even better: There are a ton of coffee recipes you can make at home, with ingredients you already have in the fridge. From creamy affogatos and espresso martinis to Twix Frappuccino copycats and honey almond milk flat whites, we've found the best coffee drinks that'll help you get through every work day this month. Are you ready?
1. Iced White Mocha with Caramel and Salted Cold Foam
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Get your day started with this delicious Starbucks-inspired iced white mocha recipe. The sweet white mocha syrup is perfectly balanced by the nutty espresso and salty cold foam.
Recipe: Iced White Mocha with Caramel and Salted Cream Cold Foam
2. Dalgona Matcha White Russian
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Whip up this happy hour drink unlike any other.Dalgona matcha and coffee liqueur team up with vodka and cream to get you doubly buzzed.
Recipe: Dalgona Matcha White Russian
3. Creamy Gourmet Hot Chocolate
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This hot chocolate is the definition of decadence! Espresso powder pulls double-duty here, enhancing the flavor of the chocolate while providing a kick of caffeine.
Recipe: Creamy Gourmet Hot Chocolate
4. Maple Bacon Latte
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Move over pumpkin spice––make room for this maple bacon latte! Sweet with a hint of saltiness, this easy DIY pick-me-up screams sweater weather. Just when you thought you weren’t a morning person, this latte might change your mind.
Recipe: Maple Bacon Latte
5. Cafecito de Olla
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Café de olla is a staple of a traditional Mexican breakfast. Have a little sip of Mexico every morning while leaving your home smelling amazing!
Recipe: Cafecito de Olla
6. 3 Musketeers-Inspired Marshmallow Macchiato
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The 3 Musketeers--marshmallows, espresso, and chocolate–combine to make this hot, frothy delight.
Recipe: 3 Musketeers-Inspired Marshmallow Macchiato
7. Whipped Coffee
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This coffee drink recipe, which went viral at the onset of the pandemic in 2020, achieves its iconic whipped cream by whisking together hot water, instant coffee powder, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. It helped all of us get through a dark period of life, and it continues to get me excited about my mornings.
Recipe:Whipped Coffee
8. Honey Almond Milk Flat White
A flat white is a smaller version of a latte that contains virtually no foam. It's perfect for those days when you want a milky caffeinated drink to sip on, but need the boost of caffeine pronto!
Recipe:Honey Almond Milk Flat White
9. Pumpkin Spice Coffee
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If pumpkin spiced-flavored coffees can carry an entire season on their back, then I'm pretty sure they've got your afternoons covered.
Recipe:Pumpkin Spice Coffee
10. Cinnamon Coffee Smoothie
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Made with oats, yogurt, a banana, and a cup of coffee, this beverage is half smoothie, half coffee. Because sometimes even your morning caffeine has to multitask.
Recipe:Cinnamon Coffee Smoothie
11. Frozen Irish Coffee
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I'm so happy I live in a world where we can combine a few of the greatest libations in life — Irish whiskey, coffee, and chocolate — into a single drink. Cheers!
Recipe:Frozen Irish Coffee
12. Mocha Blended Drink
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For a stronger mocha flavor, try using just half a banana and blending with a tablespoon of sugar.
Recipe:Mocha Blended Drink
13. Vietnamese Coffee
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Many Vietnamese coffee drinks recommend usingCafé Du Monde orTrung Nguyen to make this coffee, as both products have a rich color and deep coffee flavor and are widely used in Vietnamese communities. Top with a few large ice cubes for a refreshing treat.
Recipe:Vietnamese Coffee
14. Cinnamon Espresso Martini
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Coffee makes an appearance at happy hour with this espresso martini recipe — a drink that satisfies that uniquely 21st-century desire to feel both relaxed yet stimulated.
Recipe:Cinnamon Espresso Martini
15. Snickers-Inspired Latte
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I dare you to try and notwatch this recipe video from start to finish. From the seductive caramel drips and sprinkling of crushed peanuts, to the layering of frothed cream and chocolate syrup, this latte indulges your eyes and mouth alike.
Recipe:Snickers-Inspired Latte
16. Java Chip Caffeinated Smoothie
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By pre-freezing your coffee into ice cubes, you'll avoid an overly watery smoothie. For an even richer taste, try adding a bit of chocolate syrup to the mix before blending.
Recipe:Java Chip Caffeinated Smoothie
17. Dalgona Coffee Martini
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I've seen endless variations of dalgona coffee, but this one — which uses dalgona coffee as a topping to a coffee martini — takes the cake. Though the double serving of coffee does mean the drink might feel more like a turbo-charged coffee than a relaxing co*cktail. 🚀
Recipe:Dalgona Coffee Martini
18. Caramel Blended Coffee
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Drizzle a bit of caramel on the edge of your glass and on top of your whipped cream for an extra punch of caramel flavor.
Recipe:Caramel Blended Coffee
19. Mocha Latte Slow Cooker Eggnog
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Since eggnog doesn't keep super well — especially after it's been opened — save this recipe for the next time you have guests over for dinner. It'll serve double-duty as both a dessert and a nightcap. (Just make sure they're taking public transportation home!)
Recipe:Mocha Latte Slow Cooker Eggnog
20. Cold Brew With Sweet and Salty Foam
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For a quick version of this recipe made famous by Starbucks, you can just use store-bought caramel syrup. Making the sweet and salty foam is worth the effort, though, since it adds a touch of decadent creaminess to the whole thing.
Recipe:Cold Brew With Sweet and Salty Foam
21. Peanut Butter Banana Caffeinated Smoothie
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If you need caffeine ASAP, you can skip freezing the coffee and simply use a mix of plain ice cubes and coffee for this smoothie recipe.
Recipe:Peanut Butter Banana Caffeinated Smoothie
22. Avocado Cold Brew Smoothie
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I'll let you in on a little secret: Avocados are the secret to creamy, luscious smoothies that let all the other ingredients do the talking.
Recipe:Avocado Cold Brew Smoothie
23. Cold Brew Martini for One
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A single sip of this martini makes me feel like I'm a special guest in a crime TV show, waiting to meet the detective at a hotel bar and expose my corrupt boss for engaging in a high-stakes money laundering scheme. (It's also just a great end-of-day drink, if that's more the vibe you're going for.)
Recipe:Cold Brew Martini for One
24. Irish Coffee Milkshake
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According to some sources, Irish coffee was invented by an airport chef. Sympathizing with a group of travelers whose flight had been turned back midway, he whipped up this comforting coffee drink that cast a satisfied silence over the whole crowd.
Recipe:Irish Coffee Milkshake
25. Classic Espresso Martini
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Finally, you can learn exactly how to make the martini recipe that's sweeping the nation. And you won't even have to catch an Uber to the bar to taste it.
Recipe:The Best Classic Espresso Martini You’ll Ever Sip
26. York Peppermint Pattie-Inspired Latte
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You ever have a cup of coffee that gives you amazing, minty-fresh breath? This latte will wake you up and comes with a smooth, mint-chocolaty finish.
Recipe:York Peppermint Pattie-Inspired Latte
27. Twix Frappuccino Copycat
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This Twix-flavored blended coffee is further proof that Twix are objectively the best chocolate candy bar out there, full stop.
Recipe:Twix Frappuccino Copycat