Coffee lovers all over the world continue to experiment with this refreshing drink. Unusual ingredients are mixed with the coffee concoction, some turn out delicious while some do not.
Adding orange to the coffee might seem to be stretching one’s culinary creativity a bit too far. But, that’s not the case with this recipe. The zingy orange flavour adds just that extra tang to the strong coffee mixture. Also, a very small amount of the added spices give it an added flavour.
The blend of all these ingredients is so smooth that this all-new combination will surely be enjoyed.
Ingredients:
1/4 to 1/3 cup ground coffee beans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
2 tablespoons light cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Directions
1. Place a coffee filter in coffee filter basket of 10-cup drip electric coffeemaker. Combine ground beans, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in coffee filter.
2. Fill carafe with water. Prepare coffee according to coffeemaker directions. Stir in orange liqueur and light cream and/or brown sugar. If desired, garnish each serving with orange wedges. Serve the drinks immediately. Makes 8 (6-ounce) servings.
If you like it cold, then, cool the coffee at room temperature, covered for 2 hours. Later, serve over ice. If desired, stir light cream and/or brown sugar into coffee before serving.
