Friendship Day is being celebrated in India on the first Sunday of August that falls on the 7th, this year. The day is all about celebrating the unique bond that definitely demands a day of its own. And while there are countless ways of making your besties feel special, there’s nothing that matches making a special cup of coffee for them. Doesn’t it? What better way can there be to bond with friends than with some refreshing coffee recipes, whipped up at home?
And if you are planning to celebrate Friendship Day with your closest buddies for breakfast or in the evening, we have exactly what you need. These six amazing coffee recipes are not just extremely delicious but can easily be made at home. So, bring out your inner coffee connoisseur and whip up these beverages by Girish Chandra of Lavazza India to delight your best buddies.
1. Mocha
Ingredients:
● 2 espressos, 25/30 ml each
● 160 ml foamed milk (80% milk and 20% foam)
● 75 ml hot chocolate
● 1 gm ark cocoa
● 70 g whipped cream (optional)
Method:
● Prepare the espresso in a large glass.
● Add the hot chocolate.
● Dust with bitter cocoa.
● Complete by adding the foamed milk.
● Option: Pour less milk and complete with whipped cream.
2. Cafe Viennese
Ingredients:
● 2 long espressos, 90 ml (40/45 ml each)
● 25 gms whipped cream
● 2 tsp dark cocoa
● Dark chocolate flakes
Method:
● Prepare the espresso in a jug and add cocoa.
● Mix and steam.
● Pour it into the cup and top off with whipped cream.
● Decorate with chocolate flakes.
3. Hazelnut Latte
Ingredients:
● 2 espressos, 25/30 ml each
● 170 ml foamed milk (80% milk and 20% foam)
● 50 gms whipped cream
● 14 gms nougat crumbs (10 gms bottom of the glass and 4 gms on top)
● 17 gms caramel sauce (15 gms bottom of the glass and 2 gms on top)
Method:
● Set 10 gms of nougat and the caramel sauce in a large tumbler.
● Prepare the espresso and pour over.
● Add foamed milk and whipped cream.
● Decorate with extra crumbs and a drizzle of chocolate spread.
4. Nutty Espresso Chocolate
Ingredients:
● 2 espressos, 25/30 ml each
● 170 ml foamed milk (80% milk and 20% foam)
● 50 gms whipped cream
● 1 gm nut crumbs
● 30 gms chocolate spread (plus, for drizzling)
Method:
● Decorate a large tumbler of chocolate spread.
● Prepare the espresso and pour over.
● Add foamed milk and whipped cream.
● Decorate with extra nut crumbs and a drizzle of chocolate spread.
5. Iced Mocha
Ingredients:
● 2 espressos 60 ml, 25/30 ml each
● 100 gms ice cubes
● 100 gms cold chocolate
● 2 gms chocolate sauce drizzle
● 3 gms whipped cream
Method:
● Place the ice cubes in a large lavazza tumbler.
● Add the cold chocolate and 2 espressos.
● Stir gently.
● Complete with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce
● For cold chocolate, dilute 50% hot chocolate and 50% cold milk. Keep it refrigerated for max 2 days.
6. Caramel Iced Latte
Ingredients:
● 40/45 ml long espresso
● 120 gms cold milk (80% milk and 20% foam)
● 150 gms ice cubes
● 30 gms caramel sauce
Method:
● Place the caramel sauce at the bottom of the glass
● Fill the tumbler with ice cubes.
● Add the milk.
● Brew one long espresso and pour it on the top.
