It’s Valentine's Day and here at Cafe2U we know that there’s nothing that says I love you more than a great cup of coffee. So we’ve created a list of special Valentine’s Day coffee recipes that will surely woo over your significant other - take a look below!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mocha
In the true spirit of Valentine’s Day we have found a drink based on an iconic Valentine’s treat – chocolate covered strawberries syrup added to a wonderful mocha! Here’s what you’ll need to make this one, it relatively simple:
2 tbsp chocolate sauce
1 tbsp strawberry syrup
1 cup of milk
2 shots espresso, or 4 oz strong brewed coffee
Once you have gathered your ingredients, add 1 tbsp of strawberry syrup to your cup of milk. Stir to combine, then froth the milk.
In a heat resistant glass, add in 2 tbsp of the chocolate, and brew 2 shots espresso or 4 oz strong brewed coffee over the chocolate sauce.
Stir to mix any remaining unmelted chocolate sauce with the espresso. Add the milk and strawberry mixture, and then top this beauty with your strawberry milk froth.
Then you should be ready to enjoy your creation! Take a full look at the recipe here.
Red Velvet Latte
This coffee drink is the perfect indulgent treat for the end of a romantic evening. One of the most tasty coffees here’s what you will need:
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp sugar
3oz semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1/4 tsp red food colouring
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh brewed coffee
Then all you have to do is combine your ingredients! Bring your milk and sugar to simmer on medium heat and stir in your sugar to dissolve it.
Remove it then from the heat, then stir in chocolate until it has melted.
Once your chocolate has melted in, add your food colouring, coffee and your vanilla extract - then you’re all set to serve it warm!
Take a look at the full recipe from here.
Caramel Coffee
Another ideal treat for those with a sweet tooth. This coffee is what it says on the tin, this gorgeous drink is the perfect post-Valentine dinner treat, combining two of our favourites: coffee and caramel. Here’s all you’ll need to get started:
Milk
Caramel Sauce
Brown Sugar
Coffee
Whipped Cream
Begin by brewing a cup of coffee, while the coffee is brewing, heat some milk, caramel sauce and a touch of brown sugar in a small saucepan on the hob, until it’s steaming.
Then all you have to do is combine the coffee and the warmed milk in mugs and top with whipped cream and more sauce.
Find the full recipe here with links to places that can help as well.
Black Forest Latte
Combining more sweet flavours, cherry and chocolate! This is a classic drink that you can now make at home. For those that have already tasted the strawberry chocolate fused mocha will love this one!
Here’s what you’ll need to gather:
One double shot of espresso
About 6 ounces of steamed milk
1oz Stirling Black Cherry syrup
1oz Stirling German Chocolate syrup
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings (to garnish)
Cherries
To make this you first must brew a double shot of espresso and steam your milk. Pour the brewed espresso into your glass.
Add your ounce of Black Cherry syrup and then add the ounce of delicious chocolate syrup.
Then all you need to do is add the steamed milk.
Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and cherries - to make it look fantastic!
You can find the full recipe here.
Let Cafe2U Treat You this Valentine’s Day
If you don’t fancy making any of these or don’t have the time, let Cafe2U treat you. We have great choices for coffees with our new menu.
With vans up and down the country find the nearest one to you today and celebrate the day with Cafe2U!