Here are a heap of drink recipes for coffee lovers. Unless stated otherwise drink recipes serve 1.

Cafe' au Lait

2/3 cup coffee
1/3 cup milk
Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg, or sweetened chocolate powder (optional)

Pour the coffee into a cup. Steam the milk and add to the coffee, leaving a layer of foam on top. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, or chocolate powder on top of the foam, if desired.

Variation: For a Cafe' Vermont, stir 3 tablespoons maple syrup into the coffee before adding the steamed milk. Proceed as directed above.

Cafe' Mocha

Add a taste of chocolate to a Cafe' au Lait. As with the Cafe' au Lait, the proportions of coffee and milk may be varied, according to your taste.

2/3 cup coffee
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1/3 cup milk Sweetened chocolate powder (optional)

Pour the coffee into a cup. Stir the chocolate syrup into the coffee. Steam the milk until hot and frothy, then add to the coffee, leaving a layer of foam on top. Sprinkle chocolate powder on top, if desired.

Variations: For a Cafe' Mocha Mint, stir 1/8 teaspoon mint extract into the coffee, along with the chocolate syrup. Proceed as directed above, and garnish with a fresh mint sprig, if desired. For a Mandarin Mocha, stir 1/8 teaspoon orange extract into the coffee along with the chocolate syrup. Proceed as directed above.

Viennese Coffee (serves 2)

A venerable tradition in Vienna's coffeehouses, this coffee's tasty flavor comes from the whipped cream topping.

2 cups coffee, preferably Viennese or other dark roast
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves

Pour the coffee into 2 cups. Top each cup with a large dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves.

Cafe' Borgia (Serves 2)

The citrus taste adds zest to this drink, while beautifully complementing the whipped cream at the same time.

2 cups coffee
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
Grated orange peel

Divide the coffee into 2 cups. Top each cup with a large dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with grated orange peel. Serves 2

Cafe' Belgique (Serves 4)

This drink has enjoyable light vanilla taste, which is a result of the egg white mixture that rises to the surface of the cup.

1 egg white
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups coffee

Beat the egg white until stiff. Whip the cream along with the vanilla. Mix the egg white and whipped cream mixture together and fill 4 cups one-third of the way. Add 2/3 cup coffee to each cup.

Chocolate Cream Coffee

Serve this drink in front of a fire on a cold winter evening.

1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 cup coffee
Ground cinnamon
Sweetened chocolate powder
Grated orange peel

Whip all but 1 tablespoon of the cream. Stir the reserved tablespoon of cream and the chocolate syrup in a saucepan over low heat until mixed together. Add the coffee gradually, stirring the mixture as you do so. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream and cinnamon, chocolate powder, and grated orange peel.

Spiced Cream Coffee (Serves 2)

The spicy whipped cream is delicious, and combines with the chocolate-flavored coffee to create a great taste.

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups coffee
2 teaspoons chocolate syrup

Stir 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon and the nutmeg and sugar into the cream and whip. Divide the coffee into two 6-ounce portions and stir 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon into each cup. Top with spiced whipped cream.

Spiced Coffee (Serves 2)

1 1/2 cups coffee
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
Ground cinnamon
White or brown sugar, to taste

Pour the coffee over the cinnamon stick, cloves, and allspice in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Strain into cups, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Add white or brown sugar to taste.

Variation: Omit the cinnamon stick and allspice and substitute 2 strips each of orange and lemon peel, use 10 cloves instead of 2. Proceed as directed above.

Cafe' Vanilla

This drink can come close to a cappuccino.

1/4 vanilla bean
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3/4 cup coffee
Ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and place it with the milk and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for a few minutes. Take out the vanilla bean and blend the milk mixture in a blender for about 30 seconds, or until it becomes frothy. Add to the hot coffee and top with cinnamon or nutmeg.

Espresso Drink Recipes:

Spiced Chocolate Espresso (serves 2)

2 double espressos (Double the amount of water and coffee grounds)
2 ounces heavy cream or half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
Whipped cream

Mix all the ingredients except the chocolate syrup and whipped cream in a pitcher and steam until hot and frothy. Pour into 2 mugs, add 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup to each, and stir. Top with whipped cream.

Espresso

An espresso consists of about 1 1/2 ounces of extremely strong coffee. It is made with a dark-roasted bean, using either a stove-top espresso maker or an electric machine. It serves as the basis for many gourmet coffee drinks, both hot and cold, and has many variations. Add almond, rum, brandy, mint, or vanilla extract to taste, if desired. You can also sprinkle spices such as ground cinnamon and cardamom onto your espresso.

Ristretto

A "short" espresso. Use the same amount of grounds as for a single espresso, but stop the flow of water at about 1 ounce.

Espresso Romano

A single espresso served with a small slice of lemon peel.

Espresso Anise

A single espresso with 1/8 teaspoon anise extract added. For an Espresso Anise Royale, top with whipped cream.

Americano

A single espresso with hot water added to taste (usually about 1 cup).

Red Eye

A single espresso added to 1 cup brewed coffee.

Macchiato

A single espresso with a dollop of foam from steamed milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) on top.

Espresso con Panna

A single espresso topped with whipped cream.

Espresso Borgia

A single espresso topped with whipped cream (or froth from steamed milk) and grated orange peel.

Cappuccino Drink Recipes:

Cappuccino

Use one-third espresso (a single) and one-third steamed milk, and is topped with one-third foam from the steamed milk. Sprinkle ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or sweetened chocolate powder on top, if desired. You can also add almond, rum, brandy, mint or vanilla extract to taste. For a  Double Cappuccino, use a double espresso instead of a single.

Cappuccino Royale

A cappuccino topped with whipped cream, and often with almond, rum, brandy, mint, or vanilla extract added to taste. Garnish with a thin wafer.

Butterscotch Cappuccino

Add butterscotch syrup to a cappuccino to taste. For a Butterscotch Latte, do the same thing with a Caffe` Latte.

Latte Drink Recipes:

Caffe` Latte

Use a single espresso with the rest of the glass filled up with steamed milk, and topped off with a thin layer of foam from the steamed milk. Sprinkle ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or sweetened chocolate powder on top, if desired. You can also add almond, rum, brandy, mint, or vanilla extract to taste. For a Double Caffe` Latte, use a double espresso instead of a single.

Latte Macchiato

Put steamed milk, topped with foam from the steamed milk into a glass; then gently pour a single espresso into the glass. The espresso will slowly drip to the bottom.

Mochaccino

Use one-third espresso (a single), one-third steamed chocolate milk, and one-third foam from the steamed chocolate milk for topping. Add whipped cream and sweetened chocolate powder for garnish, if desired. For a Double Mochaccino, use a double espresso instead of a single.

Mocha Latte

Use a single espresso with the rest of the glass filled up with steamed chocolate milk, and topped off with a thin layer of foam from the steamed chocolate milk. Add whipped cream and sweetened chocolate powder for garnish, if desired. For a Double Mocha Latte, use a double espresso instead of a single.