Café Castelo's caffeinated mocktails: The best refreshing recipes for September

At Café Castelo, we believe that coffee can offer much more than just an energy boost. It can also be the basis for delicious, non-alcoholic drinks, perfect for any occasion. Discover how our specialty coffees can transform your mocktails into unique and memorable taste experiences.

Red Berry Cooler with Kenya AA

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooled Kenya AA coffee
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice
• Sparkling water
• Ice
• Fresh berries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix the coffee with the cranberry juice.
2. Fill a glass with ice.
3. Pour the coffee mixture over the ice cream.
4. Top up with sparkling water.
5. Garnish with fresh berries.

This summer mocktail highlights the red fruit notes of Kenya AA, creating a drink as beautiful as it is delicious.

Chocolate Nut Smoothie with Panama Boquette

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooled Panama Boquette coffee
• 1 banana
• 1 tablespoon nut butter
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 cup almond milk
• Ice

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Serve chilled with a straw.

A rich, nourishing smoothie that combines the chocolate and nutty flavors of Panama Boquette with the sweetness of banana and almond milk.

Café soda with Le Classique

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chilled Classic Espresso
• Sparkling water
• Simple syrup or maple syrup for sweetening
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour the cooled espresso over the ice cubes.
3. Add the simple syrup to taste.
4. Top up with sparkling water.
5. Mix lightly and serve.

Refreshing and sparkling, this coffee soda is an excellent choice for an afternoon caffeine break, combining the richness of Classic espresso with the lightness of sparkling water.

These mocktails demonstrate that coffee can be transformed into non-alcoholic drinks just as exciting and tasty as their alcoholic counterparts. For even more creativity, don't forget to check out our article on alcoholic cocktails using Café Castelo coffees. Let these recipes inspire you to explore new ways of enjoying coffee, whatever the time of day.