{"id":16846,"date":"2025-10-01T19:17:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/espresso-yourself-mood-boosting-recipes-for-international-coffee-day-food-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T19:17:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:17:19","slug":"espresso-yourself-mood-boosting-recipes-for-international-coffee-day-food-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/espresso-yourself-mood-boosting-recipes-for-international-coffee-day-food-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Espresso Yourself: Mood-Boosting Recipes For International Coffee Day | Food News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9609094\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 01, 2025, 21:45 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9609094\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3339495189 asubttl-schema\">From bright and refreshing highballs to decadent and enjoyable desserts, these recipes pair the rich, distinctive character of whiskies with the bold aroma and warmth of coffee.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bggrn\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3339495189 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"These sips bring joy, flavour, and a touch of indulgence.\" title=\"These sips bring joy, flavour, and a touch of indulgence.\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3339495189\"\/><\/p>\n<p>These sips bring joy, flavour, and a touch of indulgence.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">This International Coffee Day, raise a toast to coffee in a whole new way with cocktails that blend its bold aroma and warmth with the rich character of whisky. From refreshing highballs to indulgent dessert-style sips, these recipes reimagine coffee as both comfort and celebration. Whether you\u2019re craving a light afternoon lift, a roasted kick, or a sweet evening indulgence, these four creations promise flavour, joy, and just the right touch of decadence.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\"><strong>1. Celtic Cold Brew Highball<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">A refreshing blend of coffee and whisky, the Celtic Cold Brew Highball is crafted with DEWAR\u2019s 12 Year Old, cold brew, and a touch of vanilla, topped up with a splash of tonic water. Light and bright, it\u2019s the kind of cocktail that makes coffee an all-day companion, not just a morning ritual.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><strong>Flavour:<\/strong> Bright &amp; Refreshing<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>45 ml DEWAR\u2019s 12 Year Old<\/li>\n<li>75 ml Cold Brew Coffee<\/li>\n<li>10 ml Vanilla Syrup<\/li>\n<li>Tonic Water (top up)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><strong>Method:<\/strong> Build Up<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\"><strong>Garnish:<\/strong> Long expressed orange zest ribbon, coiled inside the glass.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\"><strong>Glassware:<\/strong> Highball<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\"><strong>2. Heather &amp; Roast Irish Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\">A warming classic with an Irish twist, the Heather &amp; Roast Irish Coffee combines the smooth, nuanced character of Teeling Small Batch with hot filter coffee, rich demerara syrup, and a silky float of cream. This cocktail is comfort in a cup, enjoyable for slow sipping on cool evenings or for an indulgent nod to International Coffee Day.<\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\"><strong>Flavour:<\/strong> Warm &amp; Indulgent<\/p>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>45 ml Teeling Small Batch<\/li>\n<li>90 ml Hot Filter Coffee<\/li>\n<li>15 ml Demerara Syrup<\/li>\n<li>25 ml Lightly Whipped Cream (float)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\"><strong>Method:<\/strong> Build whisky, coffee, and syrup in a glass and stir. Gently float the cream over the back of a spoon.<\/p>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\"><strong>Garnish:<\/strong> Grated heather honeycomb (if available) or nutmeg<\/p>\n<p id=\"16\" class=\"story_para_16\"><strong>Glassware:<\/strong> Irish coffee glass or handled glass mug<\/p>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\"><strong>3. Highland Affogato<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"18\" class=\"story_para_18\">Decadent, indulgent, and irresistibly coffee-forward, the Highland Affogato blends the rich complexity of Dewar\u2019s 15 Year Old with amaro, creamy vanilla gelato, and a shot of hot espresso. Finished with shaved dark chocolate, orange zest, and a biscotti stick, it\u2019s a dessert cocktail that\u2019s both playful and sophisticated and enjoyed in style.<\/p>\n<p id=\"19\" class=\"story_para_19\"><strong>Flavour:<\/strong> Rich &amp; Indulgent<\/p>\n<p id=\"20\" class=\"story_para_20\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>45 ml Dewar\u2019s 15 Year Old<\/li>\n<li>20 ml Amaro<\/li>\n<li>1 scoop Vanilla Gelato<\/li>\n<li>30 ml Hot Espresso<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"22\" class=\"story_para_22\"><strong>Method:<\/strong> Build directly in a stemmed dessert coupe. Pour hot espresso over gelato before serving.<\/p>\n<p id=\"23\" class=\"story_para_23\"><strong>Garnish:<\/strong> Shaved dark chocolate + grated orange zest over the ice cream, biscotti stick on the rim<\/p>\n<p id=\"24\" class=\"story_para_24\"><strong>Glassware:<\/strong> Stemmed dessert coupe<\/p>\n<p id=\"25\" class=\"story_para_25\"><strong>4. Bitter Brew Boulevardier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"26\" class=\"story_para_26\">A bold, brooding twist on a classic, the Bitter Brew Boulevardier combines the richness of Dewar\u2019s 12 Year Old with cold brew concentrate, sweet vermouth, and Italian bitter liqueur. The result is a rich, roasted, and well-balanced pour, ideal for those who prefer their coffee cocktails with a dash of intensity and sophistication.<\/p>\n<p id=\"27\" class=\"story_para_27\"><strong>Flavour:<\/strong> Bold &amp; Roasted<\/p>\n<p id=\"28\" class=\"story_para_28\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>30 ml Dewar\u2019s 12 Year Old<\/li>\n<li>15 ml Cold Brew Concentrate<\/li>\n<li>25 ml Martini Rosso<\/li>\n<li>25 ml Italian Bitter Liqueur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"30\" class=\"story_para_30\"><strong>Method:<\/strong> Stirred<\/p>\n<p id=\"31\" class=\"story_para_31\"><strong>Garnish:<\/strong> Aromatic mist of coffee tincture &amp; dehydrated orange wheel<\/p>\n<p id=\"32\" class=\"story_para_32\"><strong>Glassware:<\/strong> Old Fashioned<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3339495189 artcta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. 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