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Coffee Recipes for a Cottage Weekend

These recipes pair perfectly with a campfire and sitting by the water! These recipes were created to compete the following categories: Hot Drink Recipe, Cold Drink Recipe, and Food Recipe. These recipes just taste better at the cottage. Sit back, relax and enjoy these recipes!

Hot Drink: Mint White Mocha

This invigorating blend of flavours strikes the perfect balance between velvety sweetness and cool minty freshness using Saltwinds Mint Chocolate Flavoured Coffee. Crafted with care, the Mint White Mocha is a perfect treat for those seeking a cottage coffee experience. Whether you’re unwinding at by the lake or sitting by the fire, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Cold Drink: Sunrise Coffee Smoothie

Energize your cottage mornings with the Sunrise Coffee Smoothie, a revitalising fusion of coffee and nutritious goodness. This invigorating drink blends Saltwinds Captains Blend Coffee with a medley of nuts, fruits and a touch of honey. Packed with essential nutrients, this delightful smoothie is the perfect way to kick-start your cottage weekend on a refreshing note.

Food Recipe: Ocean Fresh Coffee Vinaigrette

Elevate your classic cottage salads with the Ocean Fresh Coffee Vinaigrette, a dressing that combines a medley of maple syrup, Saltwinds Ocean Fresh Coffee, mustard and more. Drizzle it over your greens to create a unique flavour profile that’s perfect for a summer day at the cottage and will take your salads to a whole new level of sophistication

These recipes were created by Team 5 in the NBCC and Saltwinds coffee recipe competition. They were inspired by the theme “Cottage Weekend”.

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