Three Hot Fall Drinks
Cool fall weather means unleashing warm cozy drinks to celebrate the season. This recipe features a latte, a cider, and a tea, giving a wide variety of toasty options. Each one brings an element of autumn that coordinates with the harvest season.
Servings: 3 servings
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
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 148kcal