5 Halloween Coffee Recipes to Try

Autumn is the season of alluring, hot drinks, and with Halloween just around the corner, AeroPress UK is set to inspire you into creating some delicious treats!

With social restrictions ever-changing, there is the possibility of trick or treating and other Halloween novelties being put on pause this year. However, you can still make Halloween a special event in the comfort of your own home. Make this year one to remember with our favourite recipes!

Spiced Pumpkin Latte

Let’s begin with the most classic of autumnal drinks, the Spiced Pumpkin Latte!

Ingredients

You will need:

• 2 shots of espresso
• Steamed milk
• Cinnamon spice powder
• Double shot of pumpkin-spiced syrup

How To

Start by brewing your espresso. Next, add the double shot of pumpkin-spiced syrup.

Then, pour in the steamed milk and give the mixture a gentle stir.

Use the cinnamon for dusting, and you’re ready!

Trick or Treat Latte

A recipe for those with a sweet tooth, this one is similar to a pumpkin spice latte but even sweeter!

Ingredients

You will need:

• 2 shots of espresso
• Steamed milk
• One shot of pumpkin spice syrup
• One shot of caramel syrup
• Nutmeg or Cinnamon spice powder

How To

The method for Trick or Treat Latte is incredibly similar to Spiced Pumpkin Latte.

First, make your espresso. Next, add in the shot of pumpkin spice syrup and caramel syrup.

Add the steamed milk and gently stir.

Finish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon dusting!

The Black Cauldron

This one has a dash of alcohol and a dollop of ice-cream for an extra special treat over Halloween! This recipe serves four people!

Ingredients

You will need:

• 2 shots of espresso
• 1/4 cup of vodka
• 2 cups of vanilla ice cream
• 3 cups of oatmeal stout beer

How To

Start by sharing the ice cream into four separate glasses.

Pour over one tbsp of vodka and one tbsp brewed espresso on each.

Top with the oatmeal stout beer!

Apple Cider Latte

Another flavoursome Halloween inspired recipe with a touch of alcohol!

Ingredients

You will need:

• 2 shots of espresso (or 1/2 cup of brewed coffee)
• 1/2 cup of steamed milk
• 3 ounces of apple cider
• 1 tbsp. of maple syrup
• Cream

How To

Start by brewing the coffee or espresso and pour it into a cup.

Next, mix together the milk, maple syrup and apple cider and heat to simmer either in a saucepan or a microwave.

Once properly combined, mix with the steamed milk and pour over the coffee!

Use cream to top if you wish!

Spicy Mocha Latte

Also referred to as a Mexican Latte, this recipe has a spicy twist!

Ingredients

You will need:

• 6-8 ounces of your preferred coffee or espresso
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 1/8- 1/4 tsp. chilli powder (depends on how spicy you would like)
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon, nutmeg or cayenne powder
• Cream

How To

After brewing your coffee or espresso, mix together the cocoa powder with the spices of your choice, sugar and chilli powder.

Add the mixed powder to the coffee. Top with warm milk and then finish with cream if you prefer! Sprinkle the spice powder on top of the cream to finish!

Make Your Coffee Truly Spooky!

Here are some additional tips to provide a Halloween feel to your coffee creations!

• Add green food colouring to your milk.
• Use strawberry syrup to decorate as blood.
• Add marshmallow ‘ghosts’ to your coffee.

How will you add spook to your coffee drinks this October? Why not share your creations with us on our social media channels?