The holidays are an exciting time filled with joy, togetherness, traditions, and of course, delicious food and drink. This year, get into the Christmas spirit by whipping up some festive coffee drinks made with Rossette Coffee Lab's limited-edition Christmas blend.

Rossette Coffee Lab is a small-batch coffee roaster known for its exceptional single origin beans and unique flavor profiles. For the 2024 holiday season, it has released a special Christmas coffee blend featuring tasting notes of dark chocolate, toasted nuts, and sweet holiday spices. This rich, medium-dark roast is the perfect base for cozying up with a mug of cheer this Christmas.

We've rounded up 5 joyful Christmas coffee drinks that exclusively use Rossette's Christmas coffee as the star ingredient. Read on for all the recipes!

Peppermint Mocha

The peppermint mocha is a classic holiday coffee shop staple for good reason - it tastes like Christmas! Sweet peppermint and chocolate pair deliciously with coffee's inherent roasted, slightly bitter notes. Our version uses Rossette's Christmas blend to lend even more seasonal flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots Rossette Christmas coffee blend
• 1/4 cup milk of choice
• 2-3 tablespoons chocolate sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Whipped cream for topping

Instructions:

1. Brew 2 shots of Rossette Christmas blend coffee and pour into your mug.
2. Heat milk until steaming but not boiling. Add hot milk, chocolate sauce, and peppermint extract to coffee and stir thoroughly to combine.
3. Top with a heaping mound of whipped cream and enjoy!

Spiced Mex Mocha

This south-of-the-border mocha incorporates cinnamon, cayenne and vanilla for a dessert-like coffee that warms you from the inside out. The savory spice notes play perfectly against the Christmas blend's baked fruit and nutty characteristics.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots Rossette Christmas coffee blend
• 1/4 cup milk of choice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chocolate sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Whipped cream for topping

Instructions:

1. Brew 2 shots of Rossette Christmas blend coffee and pour into mug.
2. Warm milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
3. Whisk in chocolate sauce, cinnamon, cayenne and vanilla until smooth. Pour spiced milk mixture into coffee and stir to combine.
4. Top with a heaping pile of whipped cream. ¡Salud!

Cardamom Coffee

In this fragrant coffee drink, earthy cardamom pairs remarkably well with Rossette's Christmas coffee, highlighting the blend's inherent spice notes. A splash of cream rounds it out for an aromatic, comforting beverage reminiscent of chai tea.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots Rossette Christmas coffee blend
• 1/3 cup milk of choice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions:

1. In a mug, combine the cardamom and brown sugar. Pour in 2 shots of hot Rossette Christmas coffee and stir to dissolve sugar and infuse spices.
2. Warm milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
3. Add spiced milk to coffee mixture and stir again before serving. Sip slowly and savor all the warm holiday flavors!

Iced Candy Cane Latte

Cool off with this sweet, minty iced latte that looks and tastes just like a striped candy cane! By using Rossette's Christmas blend hot and then cooling it over ice, you get all the lovely roasted coffee notes with a refreshing chill.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots Rossette Christmas coffee blend, freshly brewed hot
• 1/3 cup cold milk of choice
• 1-2 tablespoons chocolate sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Candy canes for garnish

Instructions:

1. Brew 2 shots of hot Rossette Christmas blend coffee. Pour into a tall glass filled halfway with ice cubes.
2. Add cold milk, chocolate sauce and peppermint extract. Stir rapidly with a spoon to incorporate ingredients.
3. Garnish your iced candy cane latte with half a candy cane hooked over the glass rim and enjoy!

Mexican Coffee Bundt Cake

This cinnamony coffee cake gets its deep, rich flavor from a soak of cold brewed Rossette Christmas blend. Bursting with spice and sweetness, it's the ultimate Christmas morning treat alongside a hot mug of coffee.

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
• 1 large egg + 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup (120ml) cold brewed Rossette Christmas blend coffee concentrate

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Make the cold brew coffee concentrate: Add 1/3 cup coarsely ground Rossette Christmas blend to a clean quart jar. Fill with 3 cups cold filtered water and steep at room temperature for 18-24 hours. Strain through a coffee filter.
2. Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bundt pan. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger in a medium bowl.
3. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, egg yolks and coffee concentrate; beat to combine. Add dry ingredients; mix until just incorporated.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
5. Make the cinnamon sugar topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Brush bundt cake all over with melted butter. Roll the cake in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated. Slice and serve with a hot mug of Rossette's Christmas coffee!

Conclusion

We hope these 5 Christmas coffee drink recipes made exclusively with Rossette Coffee Lab's limited edition holiday blend inspire you infuse some seasonal flavor into your cups this year. From peppermint to spices to chocolate and more, there's a festive coffee beverage here to please every palate. Savor the aromas, flavors and moments of togetherness over mugs filled with the flavors of the season.

Let us know your thoughts on these recipes in the comments below! Was the Rossette Christmas coffee blend a hit? Which drink was your favorite? We always love hearing from our readers. And be sure to keep an eye out for whatever Rossette Coffee Lab has in store next - thanks to their incredible small-batch roasting, it's sure to be just as amazing!