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Sometimes seeing the steam wafting up from a hot beverage is almost as satisfying as the drink itself! The warmth a drink offers is like wrapping yourself in a fleece blanket and leaves you always wanting more. These are three of my favorite fall go-to drinks that I always have the ingredients for. Whenever I’m in the mood for something hot or if good friends stop over, I whip up one of these drinks!
Watch how to make these hot fall drinks
Steamers are so easy, and many times I forget to make them. But once I do, I can’t get enough!
Make sure to grab my recipe for pumpkin butter recipe to make with the pumpkin latte.
Having drinks at a coffee shop never gets old, but sometimes preparing them at home is rewarding and even more delicious! Try these, make your own versions, and impress your guests with your barista talents!
Three Hot Fall Drinks
Ingredients
For the spiced apple cider
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 whole allspice berries
- 1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick broken in half
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
For the Earl Grey steamer
- 1 cup whole milk scalded
- 1 Earl Grey teabag
- 2 oz English toffee syrup flavoring (or vanilla flavor)
For the pumpkin latte
- 1 cup whole milk heated and frothed
- 1 shot espresso
- 2-3 tbsp pumpkin butter
Instructions
For the spiced apple cider
- Place the apple cider, allspice berries, cinnamon stick, and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer on the stove. Let simmer for 5 minutes to release the spice flavors. Strain into a cup and garnish with an apple crisp (see next step)!1 cup apple cider, 3 whole allspice berries, 1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick, 1 tsp granulated sugar
- To make the apple crisps, slice one apple thinly (a mandolin works best for really thin slices). Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle both sides with a little sugar and cinnamon and place in a 225°F oven for 45-60 minutes. Turn slices over and continue baking for an additional 45-60 minutes.
- Let cool and you will have perfect apple chips to garnish this drink or enjoy as a snack!
For the Earl Grey steamer
- Scald milk and add the teabag. Let steep for five minutes.1 cup whole milk, 1 Earl Grey teabag
- Remove teabag, squeezing out any excess tea into the milk.
- Add flavored English toffee syrup for sweetness and flavor.2 oz English toffee syrup flavoring (or vanilla flavor)
For the pumpkin latte
- Heat and froth milk. Using a small at-home frother work great.1 cup whole milk
- Add espresso and pumpkin butter to mug and stir.1 shot espresso, 2-3 tbsp pumpkin butter
- Pour on frothed milk, finishing with a layer of foam.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon to garnish!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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