Simple Ways to Recreate Coffee Shop Drinks at Home

July 17, 2015 by ·

Assisted Living in Spanish Fort AL

With so much new research pointing to the many health benefits of coffee, it is easier than ever to justify wanting to grab that extra cup in the morning, but with the time and financial demands of Assisted Living in Spanish Fort ALyour elder care plan, you might not be able to justify heading to that coffee shop as easily. Coffee shop drinks are delicious, indulgent treats, but can also be extremely expensive. Rather than taking time out of your day to go to the coffee shop and spending several dollars on a drink, you can create many of these flavor experiences right at home.

 

Caramel Mocha

 

What You’ll Need

• 4 cups hot strong-brewed coffee

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, divided

• 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa

• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half

• 1/2 cup caramel flavoring syrup

• Butterscotch ice cream topping

• Mixing bowl

• Electric beater

• Saucepan

• Whisk

• Mug

 

What to Do

• Place the saucepan over medium high heat

• Add the half-and-half and the cocoa

• Whisk together until completely smooth

• Heat until bubbles form around the edges

• Whisk in the coffee, caramel syrup, and half of the pure vanilla extract

• In a mixing bowl whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and other half of the pure vanilla extract until stiff

• Pour the coffee mixture into a mug

• Top with whipped cream

• Drizzle with butterscotch ice cream topping

 

Blended Hazelnut Mocha

 

What You’ll Need

• 1 cup milk

• 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread

• 4 teaspoons instant espresso powder

• 6 ice cubes

• 2 cups vanilla bean ice cream

• High quality chocolate bar

• Blender

• Vegetable peeler

• Chilled glasses

 

What to Do

• Put the espresso powder, chocolate hazelnut spread, and milk in the blender, cover, and process

• Add the ice cubes, cover, and process until thoroughly blended

• Add the ice cream, cover, and process until smooth

• Pour into the chilled glasses

• Use the vegetable peeler to create curls out of the chocolate bar for the top

 

 

Iced Mocha Latte

 

What You’ll Need

• 2 cups cold water

• 1/2 cup boiling water

• 1/2 cup instant coffee granules

• 4 cups chocolate milk

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• Ice cubes

• Large bowl

• Whisk

• Glasses

• Electric beater

 

What to Do

• Pour the boiling water and instant coffee granules into the mixing bowl and whisk until the coffee dissolves

• Add the chocolate milk, cold water, and sweetened condensed milk

• Pour the heavy cream into the mixing bowl

• Add the pure vanilla extract and powdered sugar

• Whip the cream until stiff

• Serve the coffee over ice with whipped cream

 

If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living near Spanish Fort, AL, contact Ashbury Manor Specialty Care and Assisted Living at 251-317-3017.

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About Cindy Johnson

Ashbury Manor’s Administrator since 2008, Cindy Johnson is a long-time expert in the assisted living field. Prior to her arrival at Ashbury Manor, Cindy managed acquisitions and crisis management for existing and new larger senior care project developments for eleven years. As regional manager for an Oregon-based assisted living management company, Cindy was directly responsible for operations for five 50-65 bed assisted living facilities. As manager during the transition to new ownership, Cindy reorganized internal operations and conducted leadership training for Executive Directors. As a result of her management and expertise, one of the company’s facilities (in Ocala, Florida) received a deficiency-free survey, resulting in the lifting of a moratorium on operation.

A nurse for 36 years, senior care has always been Cindy’s passion. Desiring to work more closely with residents, Cindy became a Category II Administrator in 2005. As Ashbury Manor’s Administrator, Cindy understands the complexities associated with dementia and cognitive impairment and she has fallen in love with seniors with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families.

Cindy is Treasurer of the local “Senior Coalition” chapter. She enjoys mentoring new candidates who want to become administrators.

As a 16-bed facility, with Cindy's training and experience, our residents and their families can be sure Ashbury Manor’s carefully selected staff provides the expertise of a larger facility while maintaining the individualized personal care of a small special needs home.
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