I take my coffee seriously. I’m the type of person that settles down for bed dreaming about my morning coffee. After my second son was born, a college friend gifted me 10 pounds of coffee—it’s my favorite gift to date. I felt seen—she knows what’s essential when you have a newborn.

Usually, I take my coffee simply with whole milk, no sugar—I’m still a full-fat dairy girly and proud of it. But as warmer days roll in, I crave a little afternoon “coffee cocktail” as I lovingly refer to them to my family. Something a little sweet, a little creamy, and special-tasting—like a cold brew with vanilla coffee creamer—to get through the hardest part of the day. (Mom of two little boys here!)