7 Most Delicious Coffee Drinks to Make at Home

Let's face it, America has a love affair with coffee. You can watch TV shows and movies going back 70+ years, and you'll see one thing in almost all of these movies and shows. At some point, somewhere, one of the characters is drinking coffee. It has become ubiquitous in American culture and daily life, seen as the rocket fuel for hard work and achieving the "American Dream."

No doubt the coffee our grandparents enjoyed was a little more simple and down to earth than what we usually drink. Black, and maybe with some cream and sugar was all it took for the earlier generations to guzzle down their daily cup of joe. And while many people today enjoy coffee the same way, or even just black (we are a little scared of those people), the coffee of today is usually but an ingredient, albeit a shining ingredient, in a much more complex beverage.

With the rising complexity of these delicious coffee drinks, and with our ever busy schedules, stores like Starbucks carved their niche in providing handcrafted and customizable beverages at a lightning fast pace!

Don't get us wrong, we love Starbucks, but it can get a little mundane, and honestly our wallets could use a break from the daily trips. That's why we've rounded up some of the best coffee drinks that you can craft yourself in your own kitchen. And trust us, you'll be so good at making these drinks that the local baristas will be jealous!

1. Whipped Coffee

Whipped coffee sounds simple, it's surprisingly easy to make, but it looks like something that a professional barista could only do!

We love this whipped coffee recipe from Eat This, Not That! They include a wonderful tutorial video as well as step-by-step instructions! All you need is some instant coffee, sugar, hot water, and milk! Almost every coffee lover has those ingredients around the kitchen already, so get to whipping!

Can We Hear Some Love For Mugs?

One thing that we think makes the coffee experience even better is enjoying it in a beautiful mug that makes you feel cozy and warm! That's why we are loving this Life Mantra mug from our friends over at Maker Goods. This mug is printed right here in The United States, and part of the proceeds are donated to help people afford infertility treatments across the country. Just click here to grab this mug for yourself today!

2. Caramel Brownie Coffee

This coffee drink is just as decadent and amazing as it sounds! This is perfect for chilly mornings or just when you feel like you deserve a little extra something sweet. And let's be honest, we ALL deserve something a little sweet most days! :) Check out this recipe from Sugar & Charm!

3. Cotton Candy Coffee

If you read the title of this coffee drink and thought to yourself, "I've never heard of someone combining cotton candy and coffee before," you wouldn't be alone! Even though the combination makes perfect sense when you think about it, I'm not sure we would have been brave enough to ever try this if the geniuses at The Work Top hadn't brewed up this recipe! Definitely check it out if you want to add a fun and innovative new coffee drink to your morning lineup!

4. Healthy Salted Caramel Mocha Smoothie

We felt we owed you at least ONE semi-healthy drink on this list to give you a break from the indulgent cotton candy and brownie coffees! This healthier salted caramel mocha smoothie is TO DIE FOR, and if we are trying to give it an even better compliment, this coffee smoothie is TO WAKE UP FOR!

Click here for the recipe from With Salt and Wit! But to give you a quick breakdown of why this drink is a little healthier, there is actually no caramel sauce in this recipe, and they sneak in a whole banana, some dates, and protein powder to give you an extra boost in your day!

5. Cinnamon S'mores Coffee

Celebrate the nostalgia of warm summer nights around the campfire with this amazing and delicious Cinnamon S'mores coffee! The best part about this drink? You don't even need an open flame to make it! While that may be the most fun part about s'mores, I think the rest of our family will be happy to hear we don't have to endanger the whole house while making our morning coffee.

Here's the recipe from our friends at Sugar & Charm for this amazing drink!

What Goes Good With Coffee Anyways?

A good cup of coffee is always a great way to start a day, but it's made even better if we have something delicious to munch on while we drink! And since this article is all about HOMEMADE coffee drinks, how about a breakfast delicacy you can make yourself too? Introducing the Everything Bagel Mix!

This kit includes all of the dry ingredients you need to make a delicious batch of Everything Bagels (including the Everything Bagel seasoning)! Plus it comes with easy to follow step-by-step instructions so newbies and pros alike can make these bagels without any issues.

Click here to grab this yummy bagel mix for $10 off!

6. Peppermint Mocha Latte

The caffeinated wizards over at Coffee at Three cooked up this amazing Peppermint Mocha Latte recipe that you can make right at home! This drink is a winter favorite for us personally, and this recipe tastes JUST LIKE the Peppermint Mocha at Starbucks! What could be better?

7. Butterbeer Latte

You're a coffee lover Harry! That's right, this amazing and fun latte combines the magical world of Harry Potter and the magical potion of coffee into one drink!

Now, full disclosure, this drink is one of the more complex ones on our list because you also have to make your own butterbeer, but we believe in you! Didn't you get an A+ in potions class? Check out Practically Functional and their amazing recipe for this drink here!

We've Run Out of Coffee...and Recipes

Well, we really hope you enjoyed this list of 7 fun and pretty easy coffee drinks that you can make at home yourself! A lot of them use ingredients that you most likely already have in your house!

We hope that next time you are mulling over getting a $7 drink from Caribou Coffee, you'll remember this list and try out one of these fun and adventurous drinks!