Happy Hour Drink Recipes

Need to whip up a quick pick-me-up? This week’s Happy Hour recipe calls for simple dessert ingredients leftover from holiday festivities…did someone say dark chocolate?

Whipped Dark Chocolate Mocha | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 1.06

Ingredients:

• Dark Chocolate Sauce
• Instant Coffee
• Sugar
• Milk of Choice
• Dark Chocolate Shavings
• Ice

Process:

1. In a glass, add a teaspoon of instant coffee, sugar and hot water. Froth until it reaches whipped texture. Add a teaspoon of dark chocolate sauce, mix well with the whip.
2. Add ice and milk, stir until well combined. Top with dark chocolate shavings, if desired. Enjoy!

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Sometimes, it’s okay to have our heads in the clouds (of cream)! This week’s Happy Hour drink features an elevated creamy latte that takes your vanilla dreams to the next level! Can be enjoyed iced or hot.

Vanilla Bean Cream Latte | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 12.30

Ingredients:

• Vanilla Bean Paste
• Coffee (Espresso, instant, drip coffee—anything works)
• Sugar
• Milk of Choice
• Whipping Cream
• Ice

Process:

1. In a glass, add a teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, 1 teaspoon of sugar and a cup of milk. Froth well.
2. In a smaller glass, add ½ tsp of vanilla bean paste and ¼ cup of whipping cream. Froth this well, also.
3. Add ice to the first glass and pour over 2 shots of espresso. Finish off with cream mixture. Stir and enjoy!

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Happy Holidays from everyone at Cloth & Paper! To celebrate, we invite you to indulge in this velvety, layered chocolate mocha, enjoy while unwrapping gifts or relaxing by the fireplace!

Hot Cocoa Mocha | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 12.23

Ingredients:

• Dark Chocolate Sauce
• Coffee (Espresso, instant, drip coffee—anything works)
• Milk of Choice
• Whipped Cream
• Chocolate Shavings

Process:

1. Heat about a cup of milk, froth well. In a mug, add ¼ cup of chocolate sauce and pour milk over the sauce.
2. Pour coffee over and top with whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.

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What is better than having your favorite cookie flavor in a cup? Switch up your daily cold brew with a dash of holiday cheer! With flavorful, dreamy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, perhaps you will enjoy this Happy Hour drink way past the holiday season?

Snickerdoodle Cold Brew | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 12.16

Ingredients:

• Brown Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Milk of Choice
• Cold Brew
• Ice

Process:

1. In a glass, add a tablespoon of brown sugar, cinnamon and dash of nutmeg. Pour about a half cup of milk, froth well till foamy and set aside.
2. In a separate glass, add your ice and cold brew. Pour cold foam over cold brew and enjoy!

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Brown sugar and mint is the ultimate holiday combo! Enjoy this week’s delicious Happy Hour drink paired with your favorite warm pastry all while watching nostalgic holiday movies! The best way to spend a Friday evening! Can be enjoyed iced or hot!

Brown Sugar Mint Iced Latte | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 12.10

Ingredients:

• Brown Sugar
• Mint Sprig
• Double Espresso
• Milk of Choice
• Ice

Process:

1. In a glass, throw in mint sprig and add 1-2 tbsp of brown sugar. Using a spoon, muddle mint and brown sugar.
2. Add espresso and ice, mix very well. Top with milk of choice and garnish with more mint if desired. Enjoy!

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It is finally December! Time for candy canes and cocoa and all of the above! This week’s chill Happy Hour drink will bring you all the joyful feels to prepare you for the holiday season! Perfect for a night at home decorating and wrapping gifts! Can be enjoyed iced or hot!

Iced White Mocha | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 12.3

Ingredients:

• Espresso
• White Chocolate Sauce
• Milk of Choice
• Ice

Process:

1. In a glass, squeeze a generous amount of white chocolate sauce. Add ice and milk of choice.
2. Add cooled down espresso and drizzle white chocolate sauce on top, Gently stir and enjoy!

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This week’s Happy Hour drink is subtly sweet and super dreamy. Just brew your favorite tea and relax with a cool maple cloud in a cup!

Maple Cold Foam Tea Latte | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 11.26

Ingredients:

• Maple Syrup
• Tea of Choice
• Milk of Choice
• Ice

Process:

1. In a cup, add a generous amount of maple syrup and about a ¼ cup milk of choice, froth well for 30-45 seconds. This is your cold foam.
2. In a separate glass, add ice and brewed tea. Top with cold foam and stir. Enjoy!

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Need a pick-me-up after holiday gift planning? This week’s Happy Hour drink features an easy and decadent hot treat infused with melted toffee goodness!

Cinnamon Toffee Coffee | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 11.19

Ingredients:

• Instant Coffee
• Toffee Bits
• Cinnamon
• Milk or Creamer of Choice

Process:

1. In a mug add a tbsp of instant coffee with a generous sprinkle of toffee bits and a few dashes of cinnamon.
2. Add hot water and mix. Add milk or creamer of choice, mix again and enjoy!

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The holidays are coming up and my sweet tooth knows it! This week’s Happy Hour drink features a delightful sweet and salty iced coffee with the delicious flavor of caramel.

Salted Caramel Iced Coffee | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 11.12

Ingredients:

• Caramel Sauce
• Cold Brew
• Sea Salt
• Milk of Choice
• Ice

Process:

1. Fill a glass with ice. Add caramel sauce generously with a sprinkle of sea salt. Pour in a cup of cold brew and mix well.
2. Combine milk of choice and drizzle desired caramel sauce and sea salt. Enjoy!

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This week’s Happy Hour drink features the Mexican spiced coffee, better known as Café de Olla which is made with Mexican ground coffee, cinnamon, and raw dark brown sugar known as "Piloncillo". This is a traditional drink recipe that has been enjoyed by many generations often made during the cold weather!

*This is the most easy and common version of Café de Olla, different variations vary from locations in Mexico and Latin America.

Café de Olla Con Leche | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 11.5

Ingredients:

• Ground Coffee (Mexican ground coffee, preferred)
• Cinnamon Stick
• Piloncillo/Panela or Dark Brown Sugar
• Milk of Choice (Optional)

Process:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, ½ a stick of cinnamon and ⅓ cup of piloncillo. Simmer until piloncillo is dissolved.
2. Turn up heat to boil. Once boiling, add 4 tbsp of ground coffee, turn off heat and stir.
3. Cover pot and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain, serve with cinnamon sticks in mug and enjoy!
4. Optional: Froth milk of choice and slowly pour over café.

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This cooler weather is making it harder to choose between hot and cold drinks...but why not both! Cozy up with this week’s relaxing Happy Hour drink either hot or iced!

Honey Lime Green Tea | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 10.29

Ingredients:

• Green Tea
• Honey
• Lime Juice
• Lime Slices (Optional)
• Ice (Optional)

Process:

1. Brew a cup of green tea. (If making iced, set aside to cool. After cooled, fill a glass with ice and add green tea.)
2. Mix in a splash of lime juice and a tablespoon of honey. Mix well.
3. Add one or two lime slices and enjoy!

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My, my match—maple?! Matcha can never go out of season but we’re making it more in season with a sweet, maple twist! Enjoy a chill evening watching the leaves fall with perhaps the best fall drink ever!

Iced Maple Matcha | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 10.22

Ingredients:

• Matcha Powder or Matcha Tea Bags
• Maple Syrup
• Vanilla Extract
• Nutmeg
• Milk of Choice
• Ice

Process:

1. If using powder, sift 1-2 tsp of matcha in a glass. Add ¼ cup of warm water and ¼ tsp of nutmeg. Mix well. If using tea bags, brew 1-2 tea bags in ¼ cup of hot water and ¼ tsp of nutmeg. Mix well.
   
2. In a separate glass, combine 1 tbsp of maple syrup and ½ tsp of vanilla extract in ¾ cup of milk. Mix or froth.
3. Add ice to glass with matcha mixture and add milk mixture. Top with matcha and dust with some nutmeg!

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