Spiced Orange and Maple Coffee

P. Allen Smith shares his recipe for the perfect pick-me-up for après-party conversation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Spiced Orange and Maple Westrock Coffee, P. Allen Smith I love sitting around the fire after a big meal, swapping stories with loved ones. Usually, a round of coffee will help to keep us all up instead of going into a food coma. This year, I’ve added a few special ingredients to my go-to Westrock coffee for a festive, flavorful beverage.

Spiced Orange and Maple Coffee

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons real maple syrup
¼ teaspoon orange extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch sea salt
Pinch ground white pepper
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Westrock Dark Roast Coffee
Whipped cream for topping
Curled orange peel for garnish

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine maple syrup, orange extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer, stirring often, and let simmer 1 minute.
Remove from heat, and whisk in the orange juice.
When ready to serve, brew a fresh pot of Westrock coffee.
While coffee is brewing, fill 4 mugs with hot water to warm the mugs.
When coffee is ready, pour out the hot water, and fill mugs with 5 ounces coffee and up to 1 tablespoon of the spiced syrup.
Top with whipped cream, then drizzle spiced syrup over the top.
Garnish with an orange twist.

For an Adults-Only Version

Add 1 ounce each of Cointreau and Frangelico to each cup of coffee in place of the syrup. Stir to combine. Drizzle the syrup over the whipped cream before serving.

[/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]By P. Allen Smith

About the Author: P. Allen Smith is one of America’s most recognized garden and design experts. His Moss Mountain Farm serves as a place of inspiration, education, and conservation. Book tours at pallensmith.com/tours. Find a selection of Allen’s recipes for drinks (and more) at PAllenSmith.com.