Coconut Oil Coffee

Traditional coffee is always a good option with breakfast, but you can spruce up your morning with a coconut oil coffee. This coffee adds something special to the table, offers a frothy finish, and leaves your guests with a satisfying feeling that they got something interesting with their meal. Start with normal black coffee. Add a tablespoon of coconut oil and sugar to taste to a blender. You can also add in some creamer if you prefer a lighter color. Pour the hot coffee over the coconut oil and blend it together. Serve the coffee drink.

Simple Frothy Orange Drink

If you prefer to focus on orange drinks, then make it a bit fancy with a frothy orange drink. Add one full can of orange juice concentrate, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of milk, sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla extract to a blender. Blend the mixture together. Slowly add in 10 ice cubes to your mixture. Blend it until you have no more ice chunks and then serve it immediately to your guests.

Orange Mocktail

For a brunch in your home, you can also opt for an orange mocktail. This drink will require a little preparation by freezing orange juice into ice cube trays the day before your morning plans. Pour 8 ounces of sparkling water into a glass. Add grenadine syrup to the glass. You can add the syrup until it gives a beautiful color, so the exact amount depends on your preferences. Put your frozen orange juice ice cubes in the glass and then finish up with a sprig of rosemary to add to the beauty of your mocktail. You can also add vanilla syrup if you want to change or adjust the flavor of the drink. The ice cubes will melt to offer a light orange flavor that goes well with the vanilla and grenadine syrup.

Serving guests a fun drink with a morning breakfast or brunch in your home means you want a few options in mind. By making boring orange juice and coffee a bit interesting, you will make your guests excited to see the next part of the meal. For more ideas about fun breakfast drinks for your guests or to see available apartments in Raleigh, contact us today.

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Java. Joe. That morning cup of must-have caffeine.

The residents of our Raleigh, NC apartments have all sorts of names for their start-the-day essentials. Sometimes, we think a normal cup of coffee can get a little boring, so we decided to see what kind of homemade hacks can be done via easy, DIY methods. Here are a few fun things we found.

Pour Leftover Coffee Into Ice Cube Trays

Waste not, want not. Don't let your leftover coffee go to waste by pouring it down the drain. Instead, create coffee ice cubes that'll be standing by when you want a homemade frappe. Simply place your caffeinated cubes into a blender alongside some milk, sugar, and whatever other ingredients you're craving, and blend away!

Make Coffee Gummies

If you find yourself without enough energy to get through the afternoon, try chewing on Coffee Gummies. These little guys offer shots of energy at any time. You can make them ahead of time and store them in baggies, so they're ready and waiting when you need a bit of a boost.

Add Spices to Your Grounds

Aromatic spices—such as cinnamon and nutmeg—are notable additions to coffee brews at expensive coffee shops, but you don't have to shell out the extra cash if you make special blends in your own kitchen. Add a teaspoon or so of your favorite flavors to the top of the grinds before the water starts flowing through. The end result will be a tasty coffee treat that'll make your entire space smell great.

Start Your Own DIY Coffee Syrup Collection

Are you feeling a little crafty? It's time to get your syrupy juices flowing by creating your own DIY coffee flavors that'll infuse a little sweetness into an otherwise bitter cup of morning brew. Essential oils and baking extracts you can find in any grocery store instantly elevate the taste of an ordinary blend in no time.

Exfoliate Your Skin With a Coffee Body Scrub

Exfoliation is key if you want to have vibrant, fresh-looking skin. A Coffee Body Scrub with Coconut Oil can melt away your stresses, leaving you relaxed and looking great for the day ahead.

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