Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsNepentheBuffalo Trace Cafe Au Lait Recipe

Buffalo Trace Cafe Au Lait Recipe

Inspired by Nepenthe
Time12m
Serves1

Hot or Iced Coffee and Bourbon Cream

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Ingredients

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Method

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  1. 1

    Make bourbon cream

    Chill a small bowl. Whip 120 ml heavy cream with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract to soft peaks. Gently fold in 15 ml Buffalo Trace bourbon until well combined. Set in the refrigerator to keep cold.

  2. 2

    Brew coffee and steam milk

    Brew 240 ml hot coffee. Steam 240 ml whole milk until hot and velvety; keep warm.

  3. 3

    Combine base and bourbon

    In a mug, pour the hot coffee and the steamed milk. Stir in 60 ml Buffalo Trace bourbon.

  4. 4

    Top with bourbon cream

    Spoon about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the prepared bourbon cream on top of the drink.

  5. 5

    Garnish and serve

    Dust with 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon if desired. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.

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