When I was growing up, my grandparents owned property in the Shenandoah Valley that used to be an apple orchard. I have fond memories of apple picking at nearby orchards and drinking coffee on crisp fall mornings with my grandma. She started sneaking me coffee when I was 3 or 4 years old (only when my parents weren't around, of course). I've had a passion for coffee since then, and now I can't function without at least one cup every morning.
This apple cider bourbon latte combines coffee and apples with another passion of mine--whiskey! I love whiskey in all forms, and it goes great with the apples in this recipe. The apple and bourbon flavors are subtle--the coffee is still the star--but they add a cozy fall vibe. It's warm, complex, delicious, and a great way to use up all the apple cider you bought when you were apple picking.
Here's how we make this apple cider bourbon latte.
First make 4 shots of espresso or a cup of strongly brewed coffee and divide it equally between two 8-ounce mugs. Then add half a shot of bourbon to each mug (half a shot is .75 fluid ounces or about 4.5 teaspoons).
Combine apple cider, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg and froth with a steam or electric milk frother. If you don't have a frother, here's a good tutorial on other frothing methods (that don't require any special equipment).
Divide the frothed milk between the two mugs and enjoy!
P.S.--this latte goes great with our cinnamon sugar bread french toast! Looking for an alcohol-free warm drink? Try our dairy-free hot chocolate!
Apple Cider Bourbon Latte
This apple cider bourbon latte is made with espresso, milk, apple cider, bourbon, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It's the perfect combination of fall flavors, and it's oh so cozy. It's a great way to use up all the apple cider you bought when you were apple picking.
2
servings10
minutes142
kcal10
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Ingredients
4 shots 4 espresso (or approximately 1 cup of strongly brewed coffee)
1 shot 1 bourbon whiskey (1.5 fluid ounces)
1 cup 1 milk (we used 2%, but use whatever you like)
½ cup ½ apple cider
¼ teaspoon ¼ ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ⅛ ground nutmeg
Directions
- Make espresso or coffee and divide it equally between two 8-ounce mugs.
- Divide bourbon equally between each mug (½ shot in each mug).
- Combine apple cider, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg and froth with a steam or electric milk frother (see note).
- Divide the frothed milk between the two mugs and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don't have a milk frother, here's a good tutorial on other frothing methods (that don't require any special equipment).
Daniel J says
Absolutely LOVE this recipe!