The holidays are about giving, but also self-care. These coffee treats will help achieve the latter.

The holidays are here, and if you’re anything like me, coffee is the fuel that keeps you going through all the madness (actually, just in general, too). Whether you’re wrapping presents at midnight or sneaking away for five minutes of peace, there’s one thing that always makes the season a little sweeter: a holiday coffee drink.

In case you need some inspiration, we put together five single-serve holiday coffee recipes that are simple to make, delicious to drink, and scream “self-care.” So grab your favorite Christmas coffee mug, your fluffiest house shoes, and maybe some earplugs (to TRULY have a moment of peace) and let's get started.

1. Santa’s Cold Brew Cocoa

The Coffee: Cold Brew on Tap

The Drink: A creamy, chocolatey cold brew treat that’s easy enough to make every morning before (and after) Christmas!

What You’ll Need:

• 4 oz Compass Cold Brew on Tap
• 3 oz milk or half-and-half (I always opt for the extra creaminess)
• 1 tbsp chocolate syrup (or measure with your heart)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Ice
• Garnish: Whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a dusting of cocoa powder

What You’ll Do:

1. Fill a glass (or your favorite Christmas mug) with ice.
2. In a separate container, mix the cold brew, milk or half-and-half, chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. (A quick shake in a mason jar works perfectly here.)
3. Pour the creamy mixture over the ice.
4. Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
5. Sip and savor a Christmas coffee that tastes like holiday morning magic.

2. Nespresso Gingerbread Latte

The Coffee: Waypoint Nespresso Capsule

The Drink: A creamy, spicy gingerbread latte that you will definitely want a second cup of.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 Compass Waypoint Nespresso Capsule
• 1 cup steamed milk (you can warm it up in the microwave if you want it superrrr simple)
• 1 tbsp gingerbread syrup
• Garnish: Whipped cream, ground nutmeg, and a mini gingerbread cookie

What You’ll Do:

1. Brew 1 capsule of Waypoint espresso using your Nespresso machine.
2. Stir in the gingerbread syrup until it’s perfectly spiced and sweet.
3. Add the steamed milk and mix gently.
4. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle nutmeg on top. If you want to go full festive coffee spirit, balance a mini gingerbread cookie on the whipped cream.
5. Sip and feel the holiday coffee joy spread through you.

3. Jolly K-Cup Peppermint Mocha

The Coffee: Cardinal Blend Universal Grind (used in a reusable K-cup basket)

The Drink: A cozy peppermint mocha made easy with your Keurig — because let's be real, you’re either a Keurig person or Nespresso person. Never both.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 tbsp Compass Coffee Cardinal Blend Universal Grind (in a reusable K-cup basket)
• 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp peppermint syrup
• Garnish: Whipped cream, crushed candy canes, or chocolate shavings

What You’ll Do:

1. Brew a cup of holiday coffee using your reusable K-cup filled with Cardinal Universal Grind.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, cocoa powder, and peppermint syrup until warm and frothy. (Or just microwave it for a quick shortcut.)
3. Pour the peppermint-chocolate milk mixture into your coffee and stir well.
4. Top with whipped cream and garnish with crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings.
5. Drink up and let the pepperminty-chocolate goodness get you into the Christmas coffee spirit.

These three holiday coffee recipes are perfect for sipping during a cozy night by the fire, a festive brunch, or while embracing a moment of much needed solitude. Whether you’re craving a minty peppermint mocha or a creamy gingerbread latte, there’s no wrong way to treat yourself to your favorite holiday coffee. Cheers!

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