CLASSIC RHODE ISLAND COFFEE MILK
What You'll Need:
-Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
-Ice Cold Whole Milk
Directions: This is the classic Rhode Island Style Coffee Milk. As pure and basic as you can get...
Fill a glass with ice cold whole milk. Add two generous tablespoons of Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup, stir and enjoy.
Note: Although we recommend whole milk for the best flavor, skim and milk substitutes may be used. Note that using milk substitutes tend to mask the true coffee goodness and will bring out more caramel flavor in the syrup.
DIRTY ESPRESSO MARTINI
What You'll Need:
-2 ounces Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
-2 ounces vodka
-2 ounces strong coffee
Directions: Making this delicious cocktail is as simple as combining equal parts vodka, Dave’s Coffee syrup, and strong coffee, in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake it for a solid minute to get a little foam going then pour it in a martini glass rimmed with your favorite instant cocoa and you’re done.
THE WIRED FRIAR
What You'll Need:
-Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
-Ice Cold Half & Half
-Frangelico liqueur
-Absolut Vodka
Directions: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add one part Dave's Coffee Syrup, one part Frangelico, and one part Vodka. Shake well.
Fill a high ball glass with ice. Pour mixture over ice. Add a splash of half & half and stir.
TWISTED OLD FASHIONED
What You'll Need:
-Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
-whiskey(preferably rye)
-Angostura bitters
-club soda
-lemon
Directions: In a rocks glass, add 3-4 dashes of Angostura bitters and a splash of club soda. Swirl the glass so that the bitters coat the walls. Add 2 oz of rye whiskey and 1.5 oz of Dave's Coffee Syrup and stir. Twist a lemon rind and drop it into the glass, along with a large ice cube.
BRANDY DAVE'S (TWIST ON BRANDY ALEXANDER)
What You'll Need:
-Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
-brandy
-creme de cacao
-cream
-chocolate (85%+ cacao)
Directions: Using a shaker, add 2 oz brandy, 2 oz Dave's Coffee Syrup, 2 oz cream, 1 oz creme de cacao, and a few cubes of ice. Shake contents, then strain into a glass. Top the finished drink with grated chocolate.
FROZEN AFFOGATO
What You'll Need:
-Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
-Premium Vanilla Ice Cream
Directions: In a wide mouthed coffee cup, add one scoop of your favorite premium quality vanilla ice cream. Around the outside of the scoop of ice cream, pour about one third of a cup of Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup.
Affogato translates to "drowned". So, the idea is to make the ice cream appear to be drowned in a pool of delicious coffee syrup!
CARAMELIZED COFFEE SYRUP CARROTS
What You'll Need:
-Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
-One package organic carrots
-Olive Oil
-Chives
-Salt & Pepper
Directions: Peel carrots and cut into approximately three inch lengths. Cut carrot lengths into quarters. Chop chives finely.
Heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add carrots. Saute until carrots begin to brown and get soft. Pour about 1/3 cup Dave's Coffee Syrup over carrots and continue cooking until syrup caramelizes (about 3 minutes). Plate carrots and sprinkle with chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
COFFEE INFUSED BBQ SAUCE
What You'll Need:
-1 1/2 cups Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
-1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large onion)
-1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
-1/2 cup vegetable oil
-1 cup tomato paste (10 ounces)
-1 cup cider vinegar
-1/2 cup honey
-1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
-1 cup Dijon mustard
-1/2 cup soy sauce
-1 cup hoisin sauce
-3 tablespoons chili powder
-2 tablespoons ground cumin
-1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions: In a large saucepan on low heat, saute the onions and garlic with the vegetable oil for 10 to 15 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not browned. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 30 minutes. Use immediately or store in the fridge.
DAVE'S ROASTED PEARS
What You'll Need:
-1/4 cup Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
-3 tablespoons unsalted butter
-2 large firm-ripe pears (1 pound), halved, cored
Directions: Preheat oven to 400° F. In a large ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until golden brown and fragrant. Add pears, cut-side down, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Drizzle with Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until pears are just tender. Cool pears in pan to room temperature. Serve roasted pears with more Dave's Vanilla Coffee Syrup and ice cream.
COFFEE JERK CHICKEN
What you'll need:
-2 tablespoons ground thym
-1 tablespoon ground rosemary
-1 tablespoon ground allspice
-1 tablespoon ground ginger
-1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt
-1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
-1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
-1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
-3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
-3/4 teaspoon paprika
-2 teaspoons ground scotch bonnet peppers (habanero)
-12 bay leaves (finely crumbled)
-3 lbs chicken (pieces, wings, halves, whatever)
-1 lime, juice of
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1/2 cup Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
Directions: Combine all ingredients except chicken, lime juice and oil in mixing bowl and whisk to mix well. Whisk together lime juice and olive oil. Rub chicken well with lime/oil mix. Rub chicken with dry seasoning/spice mixture. Refrigerate 1-3 hours, then remove from refrigerator and allow to come to near room temperature. Prepare grill. Grill chicken until almost fully cooked. Once seared and a little charred brush with Dave's Coffee Syrup. Continue to grill for 1-2 minutes until syrup is caramelized.
MOCHA CUPCAKES
Cupcakes:
-1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
-1 ¼ cups white sugar
-¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
-2 teaspoons baking soda
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1 teaspoon salt
-2 eggs
-1 cup Dave's All Natural Coffee Syrup
-1 ½ cup buttermilk
-½ cup vegetable oil
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare cupcake tins. In large bowl combine dry ingredients. Combine eggs, Dave’s Coffee Syrup, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool fully before removing from pan. Poke holes with a fork or skewer and soak top of cupcake with Dave’s Coffee Syrup while still warm.
Frosting:
-1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
-3 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar, sifted
-1/4 teaspoon table salt
-5 tablespoons Dave’s Coffee Syrup
Directions:
Whip (slowly at first) butter and powdered sugar until the sugar has been incorporated. Increase to medium speed and add Dave’s Coffee Syrup, mixing for 3 minutes. If your frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add powdered sugar. Frosting will take on more coffee syrup if more intense flavor is desired.