Toasted Pecan French Press with Bourbon Maple
A cozy coffee treat with toasted pecans, rich bourbon, and sweet maple flavors
January 22, 2025
Love the warmth of bourbon and the sweetness of maple syrup? This Toasted Pecan French Press coffee brings together rich, nutty flavors with a gentle bourbon kick and smooth maple sweetness for a truly special coffee experience.
This recipe starts with a medium-dark roast coffee brewed in a French press, then gets dressed up with house-made pecan-infused bourbon and real maple syrup. It's perfect for lazy weekend mornings or as an after-dinner treat that'll wow your guests.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee recipe takes your regular cup to the next level! Here's why you'll love it:
- Rich nutty flavor from freshly toasted pecans
- Perfect balance of bourbon and maple
- Super customizable - adjust the sweetness to your taste
- Great for entertaining guests
Toasted Pecan French Press with Bourbon Maple
A cozy coffee treat with toasted pecans, rich bourbon, and sweet maple flavors
Bourbon Coffee, French Press Coffee, Maple Coffee, Pecan Coffee, Hot Coffee, Boozy Coffee, Coffee Cocktail
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Mugs
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
- Extra toasted pecans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool and roughly chop.
- Coarsely grind your coffee beans.
- Add ground coffee to your French press.
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the grounds and stir gently.
- Place the plunger on top and let steep for 4 minutes.
- Slowly press the plunger down.
- In each mug, add 1 oz bourbon and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
- Pour the hot coffee into the mugs and stir well.
- Top with whipped cream and extra toasted pecans if desired.
Pro Tips
- Toast the pecans until fragrant but not burnt for the best flavor
- Use grade A dark maple syrup for the richest maple taste
- Let the French press steep for exactly 4 minutes for optimal extraction
- Warm your mugs before serving to keep the coffee hot longer
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 125mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 14g, Iron: 0.5mg, Calcium: 45mg