“Hocus Pocus — give me all the coffee to focus!” This spellbinding drink is a fiery mix of spice, sweetness, and silky cold brew magic. With a pinch of cayenne, a swirl of caramel, a splash of buttered rum flavor, and the flames of orange, the Spicy Sanderson Special is a magical potion that’ll keep you haunting happily all night long.
Why You’ll Love It
- Inspired by your favorite witchy trio — spooky, sweet, and just a little bit fiery.
- Made with Java Momma’s Sanderson Sister Coffee and Orange Cream Mummy Cocoa.
- Balanced flavors of caramel, spice, and creamy orange.
- Fun Halloween presentation with whipped cream and festive sprinkles!
Recipe Overview
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (for syrup)
Category: Drinks, Coffee, Seasonal
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Spicy Orange Syrup
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1–2 cinnamon sticks
- Zest of 1 orange
For the Drink
- Crushed ice
- 2 tablespoons Orange Spice Syrup
- 6 oz. cold brewed Sanderson Sister Coffee
- 6 oz. milk of choice, divided
- 1 packet Orange Cream Mummy Cocoa
- Whipped cream
- Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Method
Make the Spicy Orange Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, brown sugar, cayenne (or red pepper flakes), and cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to a boil, stirring until sugars dissolve (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in orange zest.
- Let cool 10 minutes to infuse. Strain and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Make the Drink
- Fill a tall tumbler with crushed ice. Add Orange Spice Syrup and Sanderson Sister cold brew. Stir to combine.
- Warm 3 oz of your milk and whisk in Orange Cream Mummy Cocoa until smooth. Add remaining cold milk and stir again.
- Pour the cocoa mixture over the cold brew and syrup mixture. Top with whipped cream and Halloween sprinkles.
- Serve immediately and let the magic begin!
Tips & Variations
- For an extra “witch’s brew” look, drizzle caramel inside the glass before adding ice.
- Add a splash of vanilla or buttered rum syrup for a more decadent twist.
- Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
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This Spicy Sanderson Special is the ultimate Halloween coffee drink — equal parts creamy, spicy, and enchantingly sweet. One sip, and you’ll be ready to run amok, amok, amok!
