December 19, 2006
Yummy Holiday Cocktails Starbucks Style
Megan Bedford READ TIME: 4 MIN.
Here at EDGE we love Starbucks so much we even drink it at home--and not just coffee. While you'd have to be living under a rock not to know about the delicious Starbucks Liqueurs, these tasty cocktail recipes are brand new, and just right for the holiday season.
Candy Cane
1 part Starbucks? Cream Liqueur
? part DeKuyper? Peppermint Schnapps
? part DeKuyper? White Cr?me de Cacao
? part Grenadine
Shake with ice, strain and serve in a martini glass rimmed with crushed peppermint
Peppermint Coffee
1 part Starbucks? Cream Liqueur
? part DeKuyper? Peppermint Schnapps
Hot coffee
Serve in an Irish coffee mug and top with whipped cream
Frostini
1 part Starbucks? Coffee Liqueur
1 part Starbucks? Cream Liqueur
? part DeKuyper? Peppermint Schnapps
Serve in a martini glass and garnish with fresh mint
While you won't find Starbucks Liqueurs in your local coffee shop, you will find them at most any licensed establishment for $23 (750 ml bottle). For more recipes check out www.starbucksliqueurs.com.
Megan Bedford is a freelance food, drink, and travel writer. At a young age her mother told her, "food is love," and she took it to heart. She invites your comments at: [email protected].
