A nice warm morning cup of coffee gives energy to the body. No one can argue it is the most common way for people all over the world to begin each day. However, the use and enjoyment of coffee does not stop there. Coffee can be served anytime, anywhere and in a variety of ways.

Many people brew their coffee in a coffee maker, while others, such as in Italy, use small espresso makers to make shots of espresso. The French use a French press and the Turkish use a Cevze. There are those who enjoy coffee sweet, some prefer it black, while others use cream or milk. Some people like to mix their coffee with chocolate or other flavors, and still others prefer it mixed with alcohol. The list goes on.

With a wide range of various coffee drinks available, many coffee lovers make these special beverages or create their own recipes. With a little creativity you can surprise your friends, family members or guests with a coffee master piece of your own. Here are a few recipes to give you some starting ideas.

Bailey's coffee
Anybody who loves Bailey's Irish Cream and coffee will surely enjoy this recipe.
1 ounce of Brandy
1.5 ounces of Bailey's Irish Cream
hot coffee
cream

Mix brandy and Bailey's Irish Cream together than pour in the hot coffee. Put it in a coffee glass that has thick walls. Finally, top the mixture you made with cream.

Egg Nog Coffee
1 1/2 cups of coffee ice cream
1 1/2 cups of egg nog
1 cup of strong coffee
Whipped cream
Nutmeg for decoration

Place the ice cream in a pan over low heat. Stir in egg nog and coffee. Leave it for about 3 minutes to heat up. When it’s heated, pour it into mugs and decorate it with cream and a bit of nutmeg.

Mocha Coffee
14 ounces of milk
2 cups of strong coffee or 2 shots of espresso (stovetop espresso makers are perfect for quick shots of espresso)
1 cup of water (hot)
½ cup of cocoa powder
½ cup of sugar

Mix the sugar and the cocoa powder in a saucepan. Slowly add the hot water. Whisk gently until you get a smooth mixture. Heat it for around 2 minutes stirring constantly. When the mixture becomes thick, add the coffee and milk and then heat it up. Remove mixture from the heat just before it boils. You can decorate it as you like before serving.

How you choose to present a cup of coffee is just as important as deciding which coffee drink to prepare. For example, during the holidays, serve coffee in decorative holiday mugs. During the summer months, look for mugs which represent summer time. For an after dinner coffee, consider matching your coffee cups with your dinnerware, thus creating a more unified presentation.

In addition to serving coffee, do not forget to offer some delicious desserts as well. Some simple ideas are chocolate cake, cheese cake, or even some biscotti. Biscotti are special cookies which are cooked at a low temperature so they become very dry. They are perfect for dipping in your coffee and for some people, two always go hand in hand.
Creating an enjoyable and impressive coffee drink simply requires a little imagination and creativity. In no time at all, you can turn any cup of coffee into a pleasurable enriching experience for yourself and those around you.