Ten more coffee drinks you can make at home, from quick lattes to an espresso martini. Each takes just a few steps.
1. Caramel latte
- Brew a shot of espresso.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of caramel syrup to the espresso.
- Steam and froth milk, then pour it into the espresso.
- Top with caramel shavings if you like.
2. Vanilla latte
- Brew a shot of espresso.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the espresso.
- Steam and froth milk, then pour it into the espresso.
3. Espresso martini
- Brew a shot of espresso.
- Combine the espresso with 1.5 ounces of vodka and 1 ounce of Kahlua in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a martini glass.
4. Café au lait
- Brew a pot of coffee using your preferred method.
- Heat equal parts milk and water in a saucepan to your preferred temperature.
- Pour the coffee into a mug and add the heated milk and water.
5. Cortado
- Brew a shot of espresso.
- Add an equal amount of hot milk.
6. Flat white
- Brew a shot of espresso.
- Steam and froth milk.
- Pour the milk into the espresso, leaving a thin layer of foam on top.
7. Coffee smoothie
- Blend 1 cup of brewed coffee, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup of milk, and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour into a glass.
8. Coffee granita
- Brew a pot of coffee using your preferred method.
- Pour the coffee into a 9x13-inch baking dish and freeze.
- After 30 minutes, scrape the frozen coffee into small flakes with a fork.
- Repeat every 30 minutes until fully frozen and flaked.
- Serve in a glass, with whipped cream on top if you like.
9. Vietnamese iced coffee
- Brew a pot of coffee using your preferred method.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk to a glass.
- Pour the coffee over the condensed milk and stir.
- Serve over ice.
10. Coffee milkshake
- Blend 1 cup of brewed coffee, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of ice cream, and 1 tablespoon of sugar until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if you like.