A really rather delicious way to drink coffee, a bit naughty, and something of an enigma here in Britain due to the fact we only have about three windows of opportunity in the year where such a thing actually appeals due to our rather meager summer. However, with a bit of luck, you can enjoy this at least once this year, although given its rather rich and decadent nature, if you take it after a meal, it's rather like a dessert. You could always add a shot of cognac or amaretto if you liked.
Read on for the recipe, and also a chance to win some rather great, British goodies...
Read on for the recipe, and also a chance to win some rather great, British goodies...
Be warned, the coffee needs to stand overnight to develop the flavours.
Quantity-wise, each espresso shot will give you two drinks, below are instructions for four servings, easily scale-able, and the prepared coffee keeps in the fridge for at least 3 days in a sealed container.
Enough strong, freshly brewed coffee for two people
1tsp ground cinnamon
2Tbsp soft brown sugar
50ml boiling water
Single Cream and Ice, to serve
Make your coffee strong, but other wise via whatever method you prefer; I use a stove top espresso pot, as long as it's fresh, proper coffee it doesn't really matter
As soon as it's ready, pour it into a lidded container (a jar is good) and add the cinnamon and sugar, stirring well to mix. Add the water, stir again, and leave to cool. Once cold, place in the fridge overnight.
To serve, strain quarter of the mix over ice in a tumbler, and top with cream.
Quantity-wise, each espresso shot will give you two drinks, below are instructions for four servings, easily scale-able, and the prepared coffee keeps in the fridge for at least 3 days in a sealed container.
Enough strong, freshly brewed coffee for two people
1tsp ground cinnamon
2Tbsp soft brown sugar
50ml boiling water
Single Cream and Ice, to serve
Make your coffee strong, but other wise via whatever method you prefer; I use a stove top espresso pot, as long as it's fresh, proper coffee it doesn't really matter
As soon as it's ready, pour it into a lidded container (a jar is good) and add the cinnamon and sugar, stirring well to mix. Add the water, stir again, and leave to cool. Once cold, place in the fridge overnight.
To serve, strain quarter of the mix over ice in a tumbler, and top with cream.
The Great British Giveaway
Great Britain's been in the spotlight quite a bit lately, our queen celebrated her Jubilee, and then started hanging around with Daniel Craig for some big sports thing you might have heard about. It seems only proper to celebrate all the Brit love by offering up some rather cool and ultimately patriotic free stuff. And don't despair if you're not a UK resident, this giveaway is open to all.
One very lucky person will soon be the proud owner of a brand new copy of Jamie Olivers latest book, in which he shares the many diverse and eclectic foods that we've now come to think of as 'British'.
But wait, there's more, in addition, that same lucky person will also receive a marvelous 100% Cotton tea towel from our very own Emma Bridgewater. How's that for greatness?
To be in with a chance, simply leave a comment on this post! It's as easy as that.
The competition will be open until midnight (BST) on Saturday August 11th after which time the competition will be closed and a winner will be drawn using random.org
If you want to increase your chances, you can do so by:
Tweeting Monistical a mention
Following Monistical on Twitter
Liking Monistical on Facebook
You'll get an additional entry for every one!
Giving you a up to four chances to win!
The winner will be contacted via email. Good luck!
One very lucky person will soon be the proud owner of a brand new copy of Jamie Olivers latest book, in which he shares the many diverse and eclectic foods that we've now come to think of as 'British'.
But wait, there's more, in addition, that same lucky person will also receive a marvelous 100% Cotton tea towel from our very own Emma Bridgewater. How's that for greatness?
To be in with a chance, simply leave a comment on this post! It's as easy as that.
The competition will be open until midnight (BST) on Saturday August 11th after which time the competition will be closed and a winner will be drawn using random.org
If you want to increase your chances, you can do so by:
Tweeting Monistical a mention
Following Monistical on Twitter
Liking Monistical on Facebook
You'll get an additional entry for every one!
Giving you a up to four chances to win!
The winner will be contacted via email. Good luck!
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