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5 Gourmet Coffee Recipes for Camp

If you start every morning with a tall Vanilla Mocha Frappuccino, waking up without a Starbucks within 10 miles of the campsite can sound disastrous. With these five coffee recipes, however, you can still enjoy a delicious morning pick-me-up. You might even want to try them when you're back at home too.

Substitute hot chocolate for coffee so kids and adults can enjoy a tasty morning beverage. 

More: How to Make Comfort Food at Your Campsite

Thin Mint Java: Kid-Friendly

Get a fresh start with this minty gourmet coffee recipe. With just two simple ingredients you can transform your java into a homemade peppermint mocha beverage. You can achieve the same affect if you add a bag of peppermint tea 

Ingredients
Light roast coffee
Peppermint extract
Chocolate syrup (if you use hot chocolate, skip the syrup)

Douse your brewed coffee with 1 to 3 drops of peppermint extract and 2 dollops of chocolate syrup. Stir everything and sip it with a newspaper in hand.

The Classic Irish Coffee: Adult-Only

Give your morning more than just a caffeine boost with this classic gourmet coffee recipe.

Ingredients
Medium roast coffee
1 shot Jameson
1 shot Baileys
Whipped cream

Mix the Jameson and Bailey's into your freshly roasted coffee. But that's not all—top it with whipped cream for a truly gourmet experience.

S'morning Pick-Me-Up: Kid-Friendly

This fun coffee recipe is not only kid-friendly, but it's perfect for adults with a sweet tooth. Fun toppings make it look gourmet, too. 

Ingredients
Medium roast coffee
Chocolate syrup (if you use hot chocolate, skip the syrup)
Fluff
Whipped cream
Graham crackers, crushed small

Mix a spoonful of fluff and chocolate sauce into your cup of coffee. Top it with whipped cream and the crushed graham crackers for a gourmet presentation worthy of the pickiest coffee drinkers.

More: 10 Ways to Make a S'more

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About the Author

Jessica Sanders

Jessica Sanders is the Associate Online Editor for ReserveAmerica.com. After many years of camping and hiking in the Northeast, she's exploring what the West has to offer and sharing all of her knowledge with you. She's a s'mores master, campsite connoisseur, writer, runner and lover of all things outdoors. Follow her on Google+
Jessica Sanders is the Associate Online Editor for ReserveAmerica.com. After many years of camping and hiking in the Northeast, she's exploring what the West has to offer and sharing all of her knowledge with you. She's a s'mores master, campsite connoisseur, writer, runner and lover of all things outdoors. Follow her on Google+

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