The holiday season is here, and it’s time to cozy up with flavors that warm the heart and add a little festive cheer to your cup. Enter our White Chocolate Cold Foam with Candy Cane Cold Brew — a creamy, dreamy drink that blends smooth white chocolate with the minty magic of candy cane. Perfect for fireside sipping or a midday pick-me-up that tastes like Christmas morning!
What Makes This Recipe Special?
This isn’t your typical cold brew. We’re elevating it with a homemade candy cane simple syrup, frothy French Vanilla Mocha cold foam, and a dazzling optional rim of melted white chocolate and crushed candy canes. Each sip is a balance of rich coffee, cool mint, and holiday cheer — like drinking the season itself.
Why You’ll Love It
- Easy to Make: Feels like a café drink, made right in your kitchen.
- Customizable: Skip the rim or swap in coffee ice cubes for an extra cool twist.
- Perfect for the Holidays: Serve at gatherings or as your own festive treat.
Yield: 1 serving • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Candy Cane Simple Syrup:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tsp crushed candy canes
- 1 tbsp white chocolate chips
White Chocolate Cold Foam:
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp French Vanilla Mocha Coffee
For Assembly:
- Candy Cane Cold Brew Coffee
- Melted white chocolate and crushed candy canes for glass rim (optional)
- Coffee ice cubes (optional)
Method
- Make the Candy Cane Syrup: In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar and water over medium heat. Add crushed candy canes and white chocolate chips. Stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.
- Prepare the Cold Foam: Froth milk and French Vanilla Mocha until light and creamy.
- Assemble: Rim your glass with melted white chocolate and crushed candy canes (optional). Add ice or coffee cubes, then pour in 1 tbsp Candy Cane Syrup. Fill with Candy Cane Cold Brew about ¾ of the way up. Top with White Chocolate Cold Foam. Garnish with a candy cane and enjoy!
Barista Tip: Use high-quality white chocolate for a smooth, rich rim and adjust syrup sweetness to taste. The elves approve. 🎅
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