Beans, Booze and Boredom Busters
Turn your holiday “cheer” into something worth drinking
Ah, the holidays. That magical time of year when you're expected to fake excitement for socks and sweaters you didn’t ask for while pretending Aunt Karen’s fruitcake is edible. Want to spice it up a little? We’ll let you in on a little secret - the real joy of the season comes from what’s in your mug.
1775 Coffee doesn’t do “meh” holiday drinks. We’re talking bold, high-quality brews that’ll have you raising your mug to something actually worth celebrating. It’s not about surviving the holidays—it’s about enjoying them with every sip. It’s time to elevate your coffee game with these unapologetically festive, boozy brews.
Spiced Christmas Coffee
Servings: 4
When basic coffee just won’t cut it, turn to this spicy, creamy masterpiece.
A rich, warm coffee base, spiced up with cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg - plus Baileys. A festive kick that’ll make your holiday chaos a bit more bearable.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup freshly ground 1775 Medium Roast
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup Baileys or Irish cream
- ½ tbsp sugar
- 3 cups water
- Whipped cream
Directions:
Brew 1775 Medium Roast coffee with spices and sugar. Pour into mugs, mix in Baileys, and top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Boozy Eggnog Latte
Servings: 4
Eggnog’s never been this good. It’s smooth, creamy, and it’s loaded with rum.
If you can’t handle the holidays without some extra fire in your drink, this latte’s got you. Espresso, eggnog, and rum—everything you need to survive family gatherings.
Ingredients:
- 4 espresso shots
- 24 oz eggnog
- 4 oz rum
- Nutmeg for topping
Directions:
Heat eggnog and rum, froth. Make espresso, pour into mugs, top with eggnog foam and sprinkle nutmeg.
Salted Caramel Coffee Martini
Servings: 2
Looking for a more adult version of your favorite salted caramel Christmas coffee drink? This holiday concoction takes the elegance of a martini and combines it with the alluring combination of caramel and coffee. Sweet, salty, and pure indulgence, this drink will even have Santa climbing down your chimney for more! Plus, you’ll look like a coffee connoisseur—not like your uncle who thinks instant coffee is gourmet.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of caramel
- 50 ml of espresso (cooled)
- 50 ml of coffee liqueur
- 100 ml of vodka
Directions: Combine cooled espresso, caramel, coffee liqueur, vodka, and ice in a shaker, shake until frothy, then strain into chilled martini glasses and garnish as desired.
Enough with the predictable holiday drinks. This season, it’s time to raise your cup to something that actually tastes good. With 1775 Coffee, you’re not sipping some watered-down, moldy bean; you’re enjoying bold, flavorful coffee that knows how to stand out. Paired with a little booze, it’s like your coffee just found its wild side. No more boring cups—this is coffee with attitude, and it’s here to make your holidays unforgettable.
Ready to turn up the flavor and the fun? Grab the full recipes and let’s get brewing.