Fixx Coffee

Summer has arrived!

A great time to enjoy a deliciously refreshing “Coffee on the Rocks” and cool down and chill out with your Fixx in the sun.

Coffee on the Rocks
Make a pot of freshly ground Fixx coffee.
Add sugar to taste while the coffee is hot. (or alternatively try honey or cinnamon sticks)
Cool coffee in fridge for 2-3 hours.
Fill a tall glass with coffee cubes ice cubes and pour over chilled coffee.
Add milk or cream as desired.

Coffee Ice Cubes
Use coffee ice cubes for your espresso iced drinks so that the drinks only taste better as the ice melts.
Prepare the coffee, cool and add to your ice cube tray. For a little fun why not add a coffee bean to each cube (don’t forget to let your guests know…).
Alternatively mix cooled coffee and cream together and freeze. As this cubes melt a marble effect will follow.

So…. the dinner and desserts have all been polished off, but there is always room for a Coffee Liqueur…..

The problem is, which one to enjoy first!

Irish Coffee
1 cup of coffee
1 shot of Irish Whiskey
1 teaspoon of brown sugar
Whipped cream
Grated Chocolate or cinnamon to taste, (optional)

Preheat the glass by rinsing with hot water, drain and dry.
Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and pour in the whiskey.
Add hot coffee, leaving room at the top for the cream.
Spoon the whipped cream over the hot coffee but don’t mix in.
Sprinkle with grated chocolate if desired.
Enjoy!

Amaretto Coffee
1 cup of coffee
1 shot of brandy
1 shot of Amaretto
Whipped cream
 

Preheat the glass by rinsing with hot water, drain and dry.
Add Brandy and Amaretto.
Add hot coffee and top with cream and toasted almonds.
Enjoy!

 

 

Baileys Coffee
1 shot of Baileys
1 cup of hot coffee
Whipped cream

Preheat the glass by rinsing with hot water, drain and dry.
Add the Bailey and the hot coffee while continuously mixing.
Using the back of a warm spoon pour over the softly whipped cream.
Enjoy!

Add some festive fun to your coffees and spice them up with some delicious warming cinnamon.

Cinnamon Cappuccino

• Double shot of espresso
• 2 pump of Sweetbird Cinnamon syrup 

Top with a good textured heated milk and a sprinkling of cocoa or chocolate powder.

 

Cinnamon & Chocolate Mocha

• Double shot of espresso
• 1 oz.Chocolate sauce
• 1/2 pumps of Cinnamon syrup
• Approx 8oz milk
• Steamed textured milk

Mix chocolate sauce and cinnamon together and steam the milk
Extract 2 shots of espresso over the chocolate and cinnamon base and add the steamed milk

 

 

Cinnamon Latte

• Double shot of espresso
• 2 pumps of Sweetbird Cinnamon Syrup
• Steamed milk

Combine the espresso, honey and syrup. Top with milk.
For an extra treat add 1 tablespoon of honey for a Cinnamon and Honey Latte

 

Warm Cinnamon Delight

• 1 1/2 pumps of Sweetbird Chai syrup
• 1 pump of Sweetbird Cinnamon syrup
• Steamed milk

Combine syrups, top with milk and top with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkles                            

 

 

 

 

We couldn’t let St Patrick’s Day go past without marking it with a few Irish coffee recipes.  As luck would have it we just received a new book as a gift this morning called “I love coffee” by Susan Zimmer and it has some excellent, easy and delicious coffee drink recipes, including some Irish favourites.

Feel free to send us in photos of any of your creations!

Shamrock Shimmy Latte
45ml (1.5oz) peppermint syrup
30ml (1oz) cookie dough syrup
15ml (0.5oz) chocolate syrup
45ml hot espresso
250ml (8oz) steamed milk

Mix all the syrups into an Irish Coffee mug (has to be an Irish mug.. )
Add the hot coffee.
Pour over the steamed milk.
(Recipe – Da Vinci Gourmet Syrups)

Irish Elixir Espresso
60ml (20z) peppermint flavoured syrup
3oml (1oz) chocolate syrup
45 ml (1.5 oz) hot fresh espresso
250ml (8oz) steamed milk

Pour all ingredients into an Irish coffee mug (still a requirement… ). Stir and enjoy!
(Recipe – Da Vinci Gourmet Syrups)

Iced Irish Coffee
90ml coffee flavoured liqueur
2ml (1/2 teaspoon) vanilla extract
30g (2 tablespoons of sugar)
170-250ml (6-80z) cold espresso
Few ice cubes
Whipped cream for garnish

Stir the syrup, vanilla and sugar into cold coffee.
Add ice cubes to 2 long chilled glasses and then add the above mixture
Top with whipped cream. Enjoy!
(I love coffee – Susan Zimmer)

Here is some lovely art from Blanka in the Fixx Coffeehouse – thanks for sharing Blanka…

Created by Blanka at the Fixx Coffeehouse

This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some summer coffee drinks in your garden or impress guests while entertaining at your BBQ or summer party.

Coffee and Vanilla Milkshake with Hot Chocolate Sauce

This recipe is chosen from one of my favourite books - Coffee Indulgences by Susannah Blake.   

6 tablespoons espresso, cooled
480ml ice-cold milk
4-6 scoops of vanilla ice-cream

Hot chocolate sauce
2 tablespoon of golden syrup
6 tablespoons double cream
4 teaspoons cocoa powder

Serves 2

To make the hot chocolate sauce – Add golden syrup, cream and cocoa powder in a pan and heat gently. Stir continuously until the mixture just bubbles and then remove from the heat.

Add the espresso, milk and two scoops of  ice-cream to a blender and blitz.  

Pour the mixture between 2 tall glasses and add one or two more scoops of ice-cream and drizzle over the chocolate sauce.

Serve immediately.

Recipe © Susannah Blake
Image/Publishers © Ryland Peters & Small Ltd�
Coffee Indulgences

 

Coffee Ice Cubes

Use coffee ice cubes for your espresso iced drinks so that the drinks only taste better as the ice melts.
Prepare the coffee, cool and add to your ice cube tray.  For a little fun why not add a coffee bean to each cube (don’t forget to let your guests know…).
Alternatively mix cooled coffee and cream together and freeze. As this cubes melt a marble effect will follow. 

Iced Coffee

Make a pot of coffee using freshly ground Arabica beans.  Add sugar to taste while the coffee is hot. (or alternatively try honey or cinnamon sticks)
Cool coffee in fridge for 2-3 hours.
Fill a tall glass with coffee cubes ice cubes and pour over chilled coffee. Add milk or cream as desired.

 

What a fantastic weekend. It was great to see the sun shining and its amazing how it puts a spring in everyone’s step.  I had some friends over and thought I would try my hand at a refreshing coffee drink to take advantage of the good weather.  I made a Coffee and Vanilla Milkshake with hot chocolate sauce, chosen from one of my favourite books – Coffee Indulgences by Susannah Blake.  It was easy to make and went down a treat.  Here is the recipe which I hope you too can enjoy. 

Coffee and Vanilla Milkshake with Hot Chocolate Sauce

6 tablespoons espresso, cooled
480ml ice-cold milk
4-6 scoops of vanilla ice-cream

Hot chocolate sauce
2 tablespoon of golden syrup
6 tablespoons double cream
4 teaspoons cocoa powder

Serves 2

To make the hot chocolate sauce – Add golden syrup, cream and cocoa powder in a pan and heat gently. Stir continuously until the mixture just bubbles and then remove from the heat.

Add the following contents to a blender and blend- espresso, milk and two scoops of  ice-cream.   Pour the mixture between 2 tall glasses and add one or two more scoops of ice-cream and drizzle over the chocolate sauce.

Serve immediately.

Recipe © Susannah Blake
Image/Publishers © Ryland Peters & Small Ltd�
Coffee Indulgences

 

People around the world from Ireland to US and Australia will be rolling out the green carpet on 17th March to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.  Shamrocks, green beer, irish stew, potato bread, corned beef and cabbage, festivals and parades will all be a huge part of the day.  But dont forget the festivities will not be complete until you indulge in an Irish Coffee.   

In keeping with all good things Irish we are also giving away Free Luxurious Handmade Irish Chocolates with every coffee order online up to 18th March.  Handmade in The Chocolate Garden of Ireland by Wicklow Fine Foods, these exquiste Whiskey Cream and Irish Cream Chocolates are a perfect treat with your Irish Coffee.

You will also receive a 15% discount up to 18th March 2010.

How to make an Irish Coffee
1 cup of coffee
1 shot of Irish Whiskey
1 teaspoon of brown sugar
Whipped cream
Grated Chocolate or cinnamon to taste, optional

Preheat the glass by rinsing with hot water, drain and dry. 

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and pour in the whiskey.
Add hot coffee, leaving room at the top for the cream.
Spoon the whipped cream over the hot coffee but don’t mix in.
Sprinkle with grated chocolate if desired.

Happy Pancake Tuesday to you all!

Pancake Tuesday is probably one of the busiest days for cafes, delicatessens and bakeries as people indulge in delicious pancakes, both sweet and savoury.  

Also known as Shrove Tuesday, it is the day before Lent, a time of  abstinence.   To prepare for Lent, all the eggs, milk, fat and perishable foods were whipped up into an enjoyable meal and eaten before the following day – Ash Wednesday.  

Another interesting tradition of years gone by was that the honour of tossing the first cake belonged to the eldest, unmarried daughter. It was believed that if she tossed it and caught it successfully she would be married within the year.  But if she dropped it or it didnt toss, she would remain single…  

So to help you clear out your cupboards, for all those who love the combination of coffee and pancakes here is a decadent recipe taken from one of our favourite books “Coffee Indulgences” by Susannah Blake.  

Coffee Pancakes with Vanilla Ice Cream and Coffee Sauce

To make the coffee pancake mix:

2 tablespoons ground coffee
115g plain flour
1 tablespoon castor sugar
2 eggs beaten
280ml milk
sunflower oil to grease
vanilla ice cream

To make the coffee sauce:

120ml double cream
3 tablespoons freshly brewed espresso
150g white chocolate roughly chopped

Serves 4

1. Combine the ground coffee, flour and sugar in a bowl, then make a well in the centre.  Beat in the eggs and about quarter of the milk to make a thick, smooth batter. Gradually beat in the remaining milk, cover and leave to stand for 30 minutes.

2.  To make the coffee sauce, put the cream, espresso and chocolate in a pan and warm gently, stirring, until the chocolate has melted. Keep warm or leave to cool as desired.

3. To make the pancakes, heat a non stick frying pan until very hot and lightly grease with kitchen paper moistened with sunflower oil.  Add a small ladel of batter and swirl to a thinly coat on the base of the pan. Cook for about 1 minute until the edges are dry and cooked underneath. Then flip over and cook for 30 seconds on the otherside.

4.  Fold each pancake in half, then into quarters to make a cone shape.  Add a scoop of ice-cream inside the pancake and drizzle with coffee sauce.

We would love to hear your feedback on this recipe. Dont forget you can also send us your favourites too!

Recipe © Susannah Blake
Image/Publishers © Ryland Peters & Small Ltd�
Coffee Indulgences

We came across these fun and easy coffee recipes, perfect for Valentine’s Day in “I Love Coffee” by Susan Zimmer.

Why not try your hand at preparing these drinks.  We would love to hear how you get on. 

Love Potion Latte

30ml (1oz) orange flavoured syrup or liqueur
30ml (1oz) hazelnut flavoured syrup or liqueur
113ml (4 oz) hot fresh espresso
250ml (8oz) milk
Cocoa powder for garnish OR Ground cinnamon for garnish

Serves 2

1. Pour the syrups into 2 latte mugs
2. Pour the hot espresso into the cups
3. Steam the milk until it has almost doubled in volume
4. Dollop the frothed milk into the cups
5. Dust with cocoa or cinnamon and serve immediately.

French Kiss Café Latte

15ml (1/2 oz) vanilla flavoured syrup, Irish cream liqueur or coffee flavoured liqueur
15ml (1/2 oz) caramel syrup or orange flavoured liqueur.
113ml (4 oz) steamed milk
60ml (2oz) hot espresso
Whipped cream for garnish

Serves 2

1. Pour the syrups into 2 stemmed glasses
2. Add the steamed milk but do not stir
3. Add the espresso to the milk mixture
4. Top with a dollop of whipped cream
5. Serve with a kiss!

Happy Valentine’s Day!