10 Coffee Recipes Including Iced Coffee and Wine Cappuccino

Looking for something beyond plain black coffee? Whether you want a sweet dessert-style brew, a fruity iced coffee, or a sophisticated layered cocktail-like drink, there’s a coffee recipe out there tailored for your taste — and mood. But with so many options floating around, which ones are actually drinkable, and how do you make them right?

From the sweet Bahraini coffee with chocolate syrup to the bold Vodka-laced Lucia coffee and the layered wine cappuccino, this guide covers ten specific coffee recipes with exact ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions. You’ll also learn which drinks suit morning, afternoon, or evening — and which are best shared (or not).

Bahraini Coffee (Chocolate Coffee)

Also called “chocolate coffee,” this drink originates from African tribal traditions and offers a rich, sweet taste that highlights indigenous culinary creativity. It’s especially favored by women for its dessert-like profile, though moderation is key.

Ingredients: 1 sugar packet, 1 cup hot coffee, whipped cream, ½ oz chocolate syrup, a pinch of cinnamon, chocolate shavings.
Method: Add sugar to a cup, pour in hot coffee (80% full), top with whipped cream, drizzle with ½ oz chocolate syrup, and sprinkle with cinnamon and chocolate shavings.
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed after dinner or in the evening.

Swiss Iced Coffee

A high-calorie, creamy iced coffee designed to energize. With ingredients like egg yolk, honey, brandy, and chocolate ice cream, it delivers a rich and indulgent flavor suited for most palates.

Ingredients: 1 egg yolk, ½ oz honey, ⅓ oz brandy, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 scoop chocolate ice cream, ice coffee, whipped cream, coffee beans, crushed ice.
Method: Blend egg yolk, honey, brandy, cinnamon, ice cream, and coffee. Pour into a glass, top with whipped cream, and garnish with coffee beans.
Serving Suggestion:Ideal for daytime browsing or casual drinking in spring or fall.

Holiday Love Coffee

This fruity cocktail-like coffee combines Italian espresso with almond and anise liqueurs, delivering a strong fruit-flavored aroma reminiscent of summer romance.

Ingredients: 1 cup Italian coffee, ¼ oz amaretto, ¼ oz sambuca (or anisette), whipped cream, sugar packet.
Method: Add amaretto and sambuca to 70% full Italian coffee, top with whipped cream, serve with sugar on the side.
Serving Suggestion: Perfect for evening enjoyment.

Diamond Red Rock Sugar Coffee

Made with an old European rock sugar known for its natural sweetness and health benefits, this coffee enhances your cup without altering the coffee’s integrity. No artificial colors or flavors.

Ingredients: 1 cup hot coffee, 2 tsp diamond red rock sugar.
Method: Add 2 tsp sugar to 80% full hot coffee. Stir and enjoy.
Serving Suggestion: Best after a meal. Adjust sugar to personal taste.

Cherry Ice Coffee

A fruity iced coffee made with blended cherries, milk, vanilla ice cream, and brandy. Great for those who enjoy complex, dessert-inspired coffee drinks.

Ingredients: 5 red cherries, 5 green cherries, 5 oz milk, 1 scoop vanilla ice cream, ½ oz brandy, ice coffee, crushed ice.
Method: Blend all ingredients until smooth, then pour into a glass.
Serving Suggestion: Suitable any time of day.

Lucia Hot Coffee

A bold mix of coffee with orange marmalade and vodka, this drink delivers a warming, boozy kick — popular among male drinkers for its rich balance.

Ingredients: 1 cup hot coffee, 1 tbsp orange marmalade, 2 orange slices, whipped cream, ¼ oz vodka, sugar packet.
Method: Add marmalade and vodka to 70% full hot coffee, top with whipped cream, and garnish with orange slices and sugar.
Serving Suggestion: Best after a meal.

Mocha Coffee

A chilled coffee featuring mocha espresso, milk powder, sugar, and chocolate syrup, shaken with ice to create a well-balanced sweet and bitter drink.

Ingredients: 1 cup mocha hot coffee, 1 tbsp milk powder, 1 tbsp sugar, ½ oz chocolate syrup, crushed ice.
Method: Mix brewed mocha coffee with milk powder, sugar, and syrup. Add crushed ice, shake, and pour.
Serving Suggestion: Good any time of day.

Vienna-Style Melange Coffee

This classic Viennese coffee blends equal parts espresso and steamed milk, poured carefully to preserve the foam on top.

Espresso Method: 7g coffee, 60ml water
Regular Method: 18g coffee, 120ml water
Steps: 1. Pour brewed coffee into cup. 2. Steam equal amount of milk, stir before boiling. 3. Pour milk onto coffee while foam is still present.
Serving Suggestion: A comforting warm coffee for any time.

Vienna Coffee (Vienna-style layered coffee)

A unique layered drink where you taste cool cream first, then hot coffee, and finally the sugar — all without stirring.

Method: Add 3 tsp coarse sugar to the cup, pour in dark roasted coffee, then float 2 tbsp cream on top.
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy the evolving flavors as you sip.

Fruit Jam Coffee

A customizable breakfast or dessert coffee where you stir in your favorite jam — strawberry, grape, orange, etc. Fresh berries can also be used.

Ingredients: 1 cup hot coffee, 1 tbsp fruit jam, sugar packet.
Method: Add jam to 80% full hot coffee, serve with sugar.
Serving Suggestion: Great as a post-meal coffee.

Wine Cappuccino Coffee

This elegant layered coffee combines chilled coffee, red wine, foam cream, and cinnamon for a dessert-wine hybrid experience.

Ingredients: 100ml iced coffee, 30ml red wine, 15g foam cream, a pinch of cinnamon.
Method: Mix coffee and wine, slowly pour in foam cream to create layers, finish with cinnamon sprinkles.
Flavor Profile: Cocktailsque, mild, and visually rich.
Serving Suggestion: Ideal as a stylish after-dinner drink.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best coffee to use for iced recipes?

For iced coffee, choose fresh, high-quality beans. FrontStreet recommends medium to dark roast blends like their Classic Blend for balanced body, or Strawberry Candy Espresso for fruity sweetness in cold drinks. Freshness is key — beans should be roasted within 5 days.

Can I make wine cappuccino without alcohol?

The wine cappuccino relies on red wine for its signature flavor. Non-alcoholic substitutes won’t replicate the same taste or texture, but you could try a non-alcoholic red wine for a similar color and slight fruitiness, though results may vary.

How do I prevent my iced coffee from tasting watered down?

To avoid dilution, use less ice or add coffee concentrate instead of brewing directly over ice. In shaken recipes like the Mocha Coffee, use crushed ice and shake vigorously to integrate flavors before pouring.

Is Bahraini coffee too sweet for everyday drinking?

Yes, Bahraini coffee is very sweet due to chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and sugar. It’s best enjoyed occasionally, as an occasional dessert coffee rather than a daily drink.

Which coffee recipe is strongest in alcohol?

The Lucia Coffee and Holiday Love Coffee both include spirits (vodka and liqueurs), making them the strongest alcoholic options. They’re best consumed in moderation, typically as evening drinks.

Are these drinks suitable for beginners?

Some, like Fruit Jam Coffee or Diamond Red Rock Sugar Coffee, are simple and great for beginners. Others, like Wine Cappuccino or Lucia Coffee, involve alcohol or multiple steps and are better suited for experienced coffee drinkers experimenting with flavors.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for Specialty Coffee Drinks

For the recipes in this guide, FrontStreet’s Classic Blend offers a balanced, nutty profile ideal for hot and iced drinks alike, while Strawberry Candy Espresso brings bright fruit notes perfect for sweet or fruity coffee creations. If you're making cold brew or iced espresso-based drinks, their Ethiopia Humbera (Humbera) provides vibrant acidity and juicy berry flavors that shine when chilled. Freshly roasted within 5 days · Orders placed before 17:00 ship the same day · Next-day delivery across most of Guangdong Province.