Delicious Christmas Coffee Drinks to Try This Winter

Here are some festive coffee drink ideas to warm you up this holiday season. We've found quick cheat ways for you to enjoy these delicious drinks, but we've also provided recipes from scratch, most of which start with a simple base of espresso. You can make these by popping one of our espresso and short coffee pods into your Dolce Gusto machine. Give these Christmas coffee drink recipes a whirl, and enjoy!

Add a little Christmas cheer to your regular latte with our limited edition Toffee Nut Latte Pods by Starbucks®. Simply adding some ground nutmeg into the mix and whipped cream on top is a great way to spice up this already delicious flavour. Sweet and nutty with a buttery twist - this is such an amazing combination for Christmas! Want to make your own toffee nut latte from scratch? Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

Method:
1. Heat the milk until it's frothy.
2. Combine the hot milk, espresso, and toffee nut syrup in a mug.
3. Top with whipped cream and toffee nut sprinkles (optional).

Our Caramel Latte Macchiato pods add sweet and rich flavour to your coffee for Christmas. Simply add some caramel coffee syrup and cinnamon to your macchiato for an extra treat. Better yet, a drizzle of caramel sauce over the top will create the perfect decadent treat. Want to make your own caramel latte macchiato from scratch? Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

Method:
1. Brew a shot of espresso.
2. Heat the milk until it's frothy.
3. Pour the espresso into a glass.
4. Drizzle caramel sauce over the espresso.
5. Slowly pour the steamed milk over the caramel sauce and espresso.

Grab a Latte Macchiato pod for this Christmas coffee idea and see how easy it is to create a festive drink. All you need is a little hazelnut coffee syrup and cinnamon to stir into your latte. Then sprinkle on a generous amount of cinnamon for a truly Christmassy flavour. Want to make your own hazelnut & cnnamon Latte from scratch? Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

Method:
1. Pull a shot of espresso.
2. Heat the milk until it's frothy.
3. Pour the espresso into a mug.
4. Add hazelnut syrup to the steamed milk.
5. Pour the flavoured milk over the espresso.
6. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Have an Irish Christmas with a classic Irish coffee. Irish coffee uses whiskey, which is a rich-flavoured drink that always goes down well at Christmas parties. Add some ground ginger on top for an extra Christmas hit. You can find out how to make your own Irish coffee with our article.

Pumpkin spice is great any time of year, but this array of spices will add to that warm fuzzy feeling we all need on those cold mornings. This Christmas coffee is a must-have for those who love festive spices. The pumpkin spiced latte has ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.

Ingredients:

Method:
1. Heat the milk until it's frothy.
2. Brew the Dolce Gusto espresso pod
3. Combine with the hot milk and pumpkin spice syrup in a mug.
4. Top with whipped cream and pumpkin spice (optional).

For something extra sweet, a white chocolate mocha might make the ideal coffee for Christmas. White chocolate is such a delightful flavour if you’re looking for a unique twist on a regular mocha. Simply add melted white chocolate to your coffee and a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg for some festive spice. Try this drink with our Espresso Intenso pods for a deep, intense flavour that works so well with the sweetness of the white chocolate. Or, let us do the work for you with our White Mocha pods by Starbucks®! Enjoy the deliciously milky flavour in just one pod.

Ingredients:

Method:
1. Heat the milk until it's frothy.
2. Brew the espresso coffee pod
3. Combine with the hot milk and white chocolate syrup in a mug.
4. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional).

For the best combination, use ginger and honey in your next latte. Ginger will bring the kick, and honey will bring the sweetness, creating the best mix for a Christmas coffee. The deep, spice flavours of ginger are excellent for Christmas, plus they will instantly give everyone that feeling festive. This will go amazingly with one of our Latte Macchiato pods that has a full body and sweet flavours to complement the ginger. Or, you can make it from scratch using the recipe below:

Ingredients:

Method:
1. Heat the milk until it's frothy.
2. Combine the hot milk, espresso, and ground ginger in a mug.
3. Add honey to taste.
4. Sprinkle with cinnamon (optional).

Eggnog is a rich and creamy wintertime treat, traditionally made with milk, cream, eggs, sugar, and spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. It's often spiked with rum or brandy, adding a warm and comforting touch. For a modern twist on this classic, try an eggnog latte. This delightful drink combines the creamy richness of eggnog with the bold flavour of espresso. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

Method:
1. Brew a shot of espresso.
2. Steam the milk until frothy.
3. In a mug, combine the espresso, eggnog, and steamed milk.
4. Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon.

A coffee-based cocktail is a refreshing treat for Christmas. The coffee and alcohol will combine to give an amazing, intense kick! If you’re planning on making espresso martinis this festive season, simply add caramel syrup and our coffee pods to make them extra special. Try it with our Espresso Milano pods, for an elegant and mellow flavour.

Ingredients:

Method:
1. Chill a martini glass in the freezer.
2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and salted caramel syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
4. Strain into the chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with coffee beans.

Combine sweet mocha and rich flavours of allspice and you’ve got an unforgettable Christmas coffee! Allspice is used in many classic Christmas dishes, so even just the aromas of this drink will have you thinking of Christmas. Combine our White Mocha Pods by Starbucks® with allspice seasoning and some marshmallows too. This will give your drink both sweet and spice, along with the light flavour of white mocha coffee. Try making it from scratch using the recipe below:

Ingredients:

Method:
1. Heat the milk until it's frothy.
2. Combine the hot milk, espresso, and white chocolate syrup in a mug.
3. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional).

A warm and spicy beverage that combines the bold flavour of coffee with the aromatic warmth of ginger. It can be enjoyed hot and is often sweetened with honey or sugar. Ginger adds a kick of heat to your coffee, making it a perfect choice for a cosy winter drink. Try our ginger cappuccino recipe here.

A festive winter drink that combines the rich, chocolatey flavour of a mocha with the refreshing taste of peppermint. It's often topped with whipped cream and peppermint candies, making it a visually appealing and delicious treat.

A cosy winter drink that combines the flavours of gingerbread cookies with a creamy latte. It's typically made with espresso, steamed milk, and gingerbread syrup, often topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of gingerbread spice. It's a warm and comforting drink that's perfect for the holiday season.

A warm and comforting winter drink that combines the rich flavour of chocolate with a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It's often topped with whipped cream and marshmallows, making it a perfect treat for a cold winter day.