4 Valentine’s Day Coffee Drink Ideas to Try

Bring a touch of sweetness to your morning coffee with these decadent twists, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

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Carrie Havranek

Feb 02, 2023

Valentine’s Day presents us with many opportunities to spoil the ones we love. Chocolate’s great and so are flowers, but if you’re looking for a fresh way to surprise your special someone, why not start the day with these Valentine’s Day coffee drink ideas? 

You can use any type of coffee you like in the recipes here, which make two servings. For an extra act of sweetness, consider buying your significant other’s favorite whole beans and grinding them before brewing for the freshest, best-tasting cup possible. 

Three coffee drinks in a row, one with ice, milk and a straw, and two in pouring glasses.Three coffee drinks in a row, one with ice, milk and a straw, and two in pouring glasses.

How to Brew Your Coffee

A standard drip coffee maker will work for any of these drinks, or you can mix it up and use a French press, pour over, or iced if desired (the tropical version tastes extra-delicious served cold).

Creamy Red Velvet Coffee

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Red Velvet Cake is the inspiration for this coffee drink, which gets its signature color from the use of food coloring. This rich chocolatey cake is typically paired with cream cheese frosting; for your coffee version, top your drink with whipped cream in lieu of the icing. Feeling celebratory? Add a bit of chocolate liqueur.

Ingredients

2 cups (16 ounces) hot, freshly brewed coffee, prepared using the method of your choice
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Red food coloring, as needed
Whipped cream for serving
Red and pink sprinkles for serving

Directions:

1.
Red Velvet Cake is the inspiration for this coffee drink, which gets its signature color from the use of food coloring. This rich chocolatey cake is typically paired with cream cheese frosting; for your coffee version, top your drink with whipped cream in lieu of the icing. Feeling celebratory? Add a bit of chocolate liqueur.
2.
Divide the pot of fresh coffee evenly among two mugs.
3.
Split the cocoa powder, granulated sugar and vanilla extract evenly among the mugs and stir to combine.
4.
Add a drop of red food coloring to each mug until it reaches the desired color.
5.
Taste, adjust the sweetness, top with whipped cream and holiday-themed sprinkles.
Coffee in a pouring jar, and coffee poured over milk and ice with an icecube being dropped in.Coffee in a pouring jar, and coffee poured over milk and ice with an icecube being dropped in.

Honey-Cinnamon Coffee

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Honey in tea, sure. But have you ever had honey in your coffee? It’s a welcome change of pace from sugar, lending a natural sweetness that pairs well with coffee. Try different kinds of honey if you like. Make this sweet and spicy brew and serve alongside heart-shaped cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

2 cups (16 ounces) hot, freshly brewed coffee, prepared using the method of your choice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
Cream, half-and-half or milk, to taste
Whipped cream for serving

Directions:

1.
Honey in tea, sure. But have you ever had honey in your coffee? It’s a welcome change of pace from sugar, lending a natural sweetness that pairs well with coffee. Try different kinds of honey if you like. Make this sweet and spicy brew and serve alongside heart-shaped cinnamon rolls.
2.
Divide the coffee between two mugs and add cinnamon and honey. Taste and adjust as needed.
3.
Add milk or cream, and top with whipped cream, if desired.
4.
If you’re making the whipped cream from scratch, add a tablespoon of honey and a dash of cinnamon to the cream. Alternately, foam ¼ cup milk and create your own version of latte art.
Coffee beans in a ramiken with some spilled in front, a martini glass filled with coffee and a cocktail shaker.Coffee beans in a ramiken with some spilled in front, a martini glass filled with coffee and a cocktail shaker.

White Chocolate and Raspberry Coffee

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Ingredients

2 cups (16 ounces) hot, freshly brewed coffee, prepared using the method of your choice
1 to 2 teaspoons white chocolate syrup
1 to 2 teaspoons raspberry syrup
Whipped cream for serving
½ cup raspberries for serving
Chocolate shavings for serving

Directions:

1.
This festive drink calls for white chocolate and raspberry syrups, like the kind used at your favorite coffee shop. They’re great for dressing up your morning cup of Joe, plus they work well with seltzers or drizzled on top of ice cream.
2.
Divide the coffee between two mugs and add the syrups to taste.
3.
Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Serve with fresh raspberries on the side.
4.
(For additional creative topping ideas, check out these chocolate bar suggestions.)

Tropical Coconut Chocolate Coffee

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For rich and flavorful coffee, it’s hard to beat the brew made with a French press coffee maker. A nice dark roast works well for this method and canned coconut milk is the ultimate indulgence (don’t shake the can before opening!). Store any leftover coffee in the fridge and drink it iced the next day—it’s delicious.

Ingredients

2 cups (16 ounces) hot freshly brewed coffee, prepared using French press (or the method of your choice)
½ teaspoon coconut extract
1 to 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
7-ounces canned coconut milk or refrigerated non-dairy coconut milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

Directions:

1.
For rich and flavorful coffee, it’s hard to beat the brew made with a French press coffee maker. A nice dark roast works well for this method and canned coconut milk is the ultimate indulgence (don’t shake the can before opening!). Store any leftover coffee in the fridge and drink it iced the next day—it’s delicious.
2.
Divide the coffee among two mugs along with the coconut extract and chocolate syrup.
3.
Scoop a dollop of coconut cream on top of each mug, along with more chocolate syrup and a sprinkling of dried coconut for garnish.

Now that you’ve started the morning with a Valentine’s Day coffee drink, why not finish it with one of these special Valentine’s Day cocktails?

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