Fall Drinks – The Best Early-Fall Drink You Need To Try Now
This post is all about fall drinks, particularly this refreshing early-fall drink with warm spices. The perfect drink for this time of year!
Why Should You Consider This Article About Fall Drinks?
This fall drink is/has…
- truly unique
- delicious & satisfying
- science-backed and traditional ingredients
Plus, this drink recipe is the perfect transition from summer to fall!
Why Is This Fall Drinks Unique?
This unique beverage focuses specifically on early fall by blending both …
- warming spices used in coffee traditions throughout the world to create a warming and decadent drink
- creating a cooling, refreshing sweet cream topping
It’s the perfect homage to the end of summer and the start of fall!
Why Is This Drink Delicious & Satisfying?
This drink is perfect for many many occasions and experiences!
- coffee lovers will adore this
- it incorporates both warming and cooling ingredients
- it can be made hot or iced
- it can be made into a cozy fall cocktail by incorporating coffee liqueur
- it’s easy to create since it’s based on many classic recipes
- substitute the coffee for black tea to create the perfect tea latte
- enjoy it as a morning kick this holiday season/ fall season
What Ingredients In This Drink Are Science-Backed & Traditional?
Many ingredients make this fall drink a lot healthier for you and some ingredients are backed by science!
The Base
- Coffee
- I use a medium roast and I make it in my Nespresso since it’s fast and consistent, but any coffee will work!
- Heavy Cream
- Fat in food = flavor! Fats are an essential part of any diet. Heavy cream is the perfect way to get a delicious and creamy mouth-feel and it makes the beverage even more smooth and cozy
The Flavoring
- Chocolate
- Dark Chocolate – 78% Cocoa specifically – Dark chocolate has many beneficial aspects such as antioxidants
- Seasoning
- Cardamom is a delicious seasoning used in many countries around the world for its medicinal and flavorful properties. It cuts through the acidity of coffee making it smoother which is what makes it popular in countries such as India, Pakistan, Turkey, and many more countries. It can even prevent the infamous coffee jitters.
- Nutmeg is a favorite way to add some autumnal flavor reminiscent of the ingesting and storing of cookies
- Raspberries!
- Raspberry season lasts from June to September making it the perfect accent for an early fall beverage that is delicious and refreshing
Can I Make This Into A Cocktail?
Absolutely! Think Baileys & Cream!
Coffee + anything in my book makes for a classic recipe.
Now add a seasonal spin and some classic fall flavor and you’ve got a brunch cocktail, late-night dessert, a simple cocktail, or even a Thanksgiving dinner addition!
Need a delicious pick-me-up to start your morning? Need a happy hour cozy cocktail to keep spirits high as the leaves change color? This is it!!
Here are some ways to make this into one of your new favorite fall cocktails!
- Coffee liqueur
- Orange liqueur
- Whisky
- Dark Rum
- Apple Brandy
All of these help to create the perfect autumn cocktails!
Consider adding some aromatic bitters for an even more fun flavor!
What Substitutes Or Additions Can I Make Or Add?
Raspberries & Dark Chocolate Cardamom Coffee Recipe
This is the perfect early fall drinks idea that blends both the warm spices of fall and the refreshing last taste of late summer. This is the perfect fall drinks.
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Calories: 225 cal
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
Raspberry Whipped Cream
- 1 package of fresh raspberries
- 1 cup/8oz of heavy cream (it has to be heavy cream to whip properly)
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
Cardamom & Nutmeg Coffee (& Dark Chocolate)
- 1 pod/cup’s worth of coffee of your choosing (I used a medium roast)
- 1 tsp of ground cardamom (or about 15 fresh cardamom pods)
- 1/2 tsp of ground nutmeg
- 20 grams of dark chocolate
- A splash of heavy cream or your preferred milk option
Instructions
Unofficial step one … light a fall candle 🙂 That’s what I did and I have to say it improved my cooking/recipe-creation process 🙂
Raspberry Whipped Cream
1. Start by prepping your raspberries if you haven’t already. I recommend washing them with a mixture of white vinegar and water and letting them sit for a few minutes while you start on the whipped cream.
2. Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream (I used the Target brand) into a large bowl. You need a large bowl because the whipped cream will jump up at you as you whip it.
3. Begin to whisk the heavy cream with a whisk or use a whipping tool such as a blender or mixer. Important Note: Be careful not to over-whisk! This is an easy mistake to make and you will end up with butter and buttermilk if you’re not careful. When you notice it developing “waves” or thick ridges this will let you know you are close.
4. Slowly add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar into the whipped cream as you whisk.
5. Once you have just about the right consistency, set aside a few raspberries to top your drink and add the rest of your cleaned raspberries into your mixture. Mash them to your liking. I prefer them not fully mashed as I like their texture. You will be left with approximately 1 standard mason jar’s worth of whipped cream. Store in the fridge when not actively consuming and while you are making your coffee.
Cardamom & Nutmeg Coffee (& Dark Chocolate)
1. Start by brewing your coffee however you normally do. I used a medium roast pod for my Nespresso because it creates a delicious and consistent flavor of coffee. Set aside. After you add the spices (see step 3.) if you like it more chilled either stick it in the refrigerator or add ice to it.
2. Melt your dark chocolate in the microwave or on the stovetop. I recommend breaking off 2 pieces of a dark chocolate bar and putting them into a microwave-safe bowl. I used Lindt 78% Cocoa Dark Chocolate and broke off 2 pieces which is 2/3 of a serving or 20g. To melt the chocolate put it in the microwave in 15-second increments (check your microwave for your correct wattage or melting chocolate) approximately 2-3 times, so about 30-45 seconds. Stop to mix between each interval. Be cautious not to burn yourself. Once melted, add the dark chocolate to your desired glass. I chose to just add it to the bottom but you could drizzle it on the sides of the glass or even drizzle it on top at the end.
3. Grab your brewed coffee and add 1 tsp of cardamom and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg to the coffee. Combine really well. It is easier to combine if the coffee is warmer so I recommend icing or chilling the beverage after you combine the spices if you prefer it cooler. I recommend mixing it with a coffee frother tool for example to ensure the seasoning is combined extremely well.
4. Once you have made your seasoned coffee (note that you can brew your coffee with these ingredients if you prefer) and drizzled chocolate in the glass add the coffee to the glass. Then add your preferred milk option. I used heavy cream — approximately 2 tablespoons to make it creamy. Then top with your raspberry whipped cream!
I hope you enjoyed this article about the best fall drinks!