{"id":5456,"date":"2020-09-11T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T14:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/?p=5456"},"modified":"2020-09-11T09:00:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T14:00:09","slug":"ditch-the-pumpkin-spice-latte-try-one-of-these-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/?p=5456","title":{"rendered":"Ditch the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Try One of These Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Written by Marisa Seager<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but as the seasons begin to change, I get most excited about one thing\u2026 the introduction of fall drinks, such as coffee.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few simple recipes, some of my own and some that I have gathered, that you can make at home to help get you ready for the upcoming fall season.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re like me, then you might have already gotten started!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Do you miss Girl Scout Cookie season as much as I do? Then here\u2019s a drink to remind you of the beloved Samoas!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coconut Caramel Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(This one can be served either hot or iced)<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients: any coffee of your choosing, any dairy of your choosing, caramel flavored syrup, coconut flavored syrup (or extract), and any sweetener of your choosing (optional)<\/p>\n<p>Note \u2013 I personally use almond milk instead of dairy for this particular drink if not another dairy alternative. For all flavor syrups, I typically use the brand Torani. There is a sugar-free option for every flavor that they offer.<\/p>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Prepare a regular cup of coffee, however you normally would. For me, this means putting a regular coffee k-cup into my Keurig and pushing the button of the biggest available size.<\/li>\n<li>Once your coffee is finished brewing, you\u2019re all set to start adding to it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Add your chosen dairy and\/or sweetener.<\/p>\n<p>For the flavor syrups\/extracts, add equal parts of the two flavors. However, you can always add more of one if you\u2019d prefer that particular flavor to be stronger.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Stir well. Please note that it will mix and dissolve much better if served hot, but you can always add or pour over ice afterwards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is the perfect drink for those transitional days between the months of summer and fall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maple Cold Brew<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Source: bonappetit.com<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients: cold brew, maple syrup, and any dairy of your choosing<\/p>\n<p>Note \u2013 The article where I found this drink recommends that you use whole milk.<\/p>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Prepare a cup of cold brew coffee, whether this means brewing your own or purchasing it from your local grocery store.<\/li>\n<li>Add maple (to swap out sugar\/simple syrups that are traditionally used in coffee drinks).<\/li>\n<li>Stir well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This one is served best when garnished with whipped cream and additional cinnamon \u2013 creating a seasonal treat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cinnamon Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Source: Foodnetwork.com<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients: \u00be cup ground coffee (dark roast, regular, or decaffeinated), \u00bc cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, \u00bd teaspoon vanilla extract, and water<\/p>\n<p>Note \u2013 This one is meant for hot coffee brewed in a standard coffee maker, not a Keurig. Also, you can choose to use cinnamon extract in place of the vanilla extract, omitting the ground cinnamon.<\/p>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Place coffee, sugar, and cinnamon in filter in brew basket of coffee maker.<\/li>\n<li>Place vanilla in empty pot of coffee maker.<\/li>\n<li>Add water to coffee maker. Brew as directed.<\/li>\n<li>Pour into serving cups.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Marisa Seager I don\u2019t know about you, but as the seasons begin to change, I get most excited about one thing\u2026 the introduction of fall drinks, such as coffee. 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