When the sun is blazing and the temperatures take a climb, there is no better way to cool off than with an ice cold brew coffee. Cold brew coffee is no longer just a simple and hot drink. Cold brew coffee is now versatile and can be made in many different ways to have a wide range of flavor profiles. Our collection of cold brew coffee recipes has something for everyone. From the classic cold brew to something more adventurous, you are bound to find something to satisfy your drink of choice and take you on a journey of iced drinks. Come find your new summertime drink!

1. Classic Cold Brew: Smooth and Simple

A cold brew coffee maker is a fantastic way to honor simplicity. It allows the individual flavors of each coffee bean to shine through. To try it, take some coffee beans and grind them to a coarse consistency. Then, gently mix the coffee with cold water and place it in a big jar or pitcher. Place the jar in the refrigerator and let it steep for anywhere from 12 hours to 1 day. You will end up with a mellow brew that showcases the highlights of your coffee, without the acidity that you would find in a hot coffee. Making this is great for grabbing a refreshing drink in the summer.

2. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Bliss

Elevate your cold brew experience, the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew pairs the classic method with a delectable addition. Prepare your cold brew like you normally do, but first, you’ll want to treat yourself with some homemade vanilla sweet cream. Take a small saucepan and combine heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk. Gently heat the mixture until everything is well blended. Once cooled, pour over the cold brew and watch the beautiful swirls. With this addition, you will have a creamy, vanilla-forward coffee that is perfect for the indulgent coffee lover.

3. Mocha Cold Brew Indulgence

The Mocha Cold Brew is perfect for chocoholics. It contains smooth cold brew coffee with chocolatey goodness. Start with the classic cold brew coffee. If you want to add a mocha touch, take some quality dark chocolate and melt it, or take some natural cocoa powder and add some hot water to it to make a syrup. Mix the chocolate syrup into your cold brew coffee, and then pour it over ice. Top with whipped cream, and add a dusting of cocoa powder. This mocha coffee is a perfect choice to treat yourself to a special coffee drink. It is made with sweet cold brew and dark coffee.

4. Coconut Cold Brew Dream

Are you ready to have your summer beverage experience elevated? The Cold Brew Lemonade Fusion is about to become your favorite summer drink. If you like to keep things simple when you make your cold brew at home, you’ll be pleased to know that very little effort is required on your part. Just make your cold brew using your preferred method, then set it aside to cool. To make the lemonade, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice, a bit of water, and sugar, then give it a good stir. Mix the brew and the lemonade in equal parts, and then serve it over ice (or blended!). The blend will cool you down and give you the pick me up you need to take on the day. This beverage strikes the perfect balance between the strong, bold flavor of the cold brew and the zesty brightness of the lemonade. Happy sipping! You deserve it.

5. Cold Brew Lemonade Fusion

Have you been looking for something new to try this summer? Cold Brew Lemonade Fusion is about to take your summer drink experience to the next level! If you like to keep things simple at home when making your cold brew, you’re in luck. It requires little effort on your part. Just make your cold brew, let it cool, make the lemonade and you’re set. The lemonade is simply fresh squeezed lemon juice, and water, with some sugar to taste. Mix the brew and the lemonade in equal parts, and serve it over ice (or blended!). You’ll be left with the perfect balance of strong cold brew, and brightness of lemonade. Enjoy! You deserve it.

6. Spiced Cold Brew Elixir

Take your cold brew to the next level with the warm spice infusion. With the Spiced Cold Brew Elixir, you can feel the warming comfort of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, offset by the cool sensation of cold brew. Start with your cold brew base and add a homemade spiced syrup. To make the syrup, combine some sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks, and add a dash of nutmeg and clove to the mixture. The drink will remind you of the coziest of fall afternoons as you cool off with a drink on a hot summer day. It combines the classics so you can really appreciate the unique flavor of spiced drinks in the summertime.

7. Cold Brew Affogato Delight

Dessert combined with coffee = Cold Brew Affogato Delight. It takes your standard coffee brew ritual and transforms it into a rich and delightful experience. Start with a standard cold brew with your chosen beans. Then grab a cup, and add a good quantity of vanilla ice cream to it. Then pour the cold brew over the ice cream. It will melt and some of the ice cream will cloud up the coffee. The mixture is perfect for a summer evening when you want something sweet and want to add a boost. The cold brew makes the ice cream less sweet and adds a mix to the cloud. The result is a refreshing and decadent brew.

8. Citrus Zing Cold Brew

Revamp your summer coffee routine with the Citrus Zing Cold Brew. This drink is great for those who enjoy a bit of zest in their coffee. Start with your normal cold brew. Get a fresh lemon or lime and zest to make the drink more aromatic and refreshing. Add the zest to the cold brew and let it sit for a few minutes. For an added sweet taste, mix in a bit of simple syrup. Serve it over ice and garnish with a slice of lime or lemon. This drink is great for those hot summer days with the bold coffee and a refreshing hint of citrus.

9. Cold Brew Tonic Sparkler

If you love trying different flavors of coffee, the Cold Brew Tonic Sparkler will definitely tap into your creativity and bring out your bold side. Hitting the coffee shop isn’t the only way to get inventive with your coffee craft. All it takes to create this tantalizing drink is a surfboard of cold brew and tonic. Take your favorite cold brew and pour it over a glass of ice halfway. Then take that same glass and fill it with tonic and give it a stir. The tonic will add a little bitterness that will help release the natural notes of the coffee. When you’re finished, take a slice of lime or lemon and put it on the edge of the glass. The smell of the citrus will help lighten the drink. This is a light refreshing drink that is perfect for the creative coffee crafters that need a boost during the day.

10. Maple Cinnamon Cold Brew Comfort

With the Maple Cold Brew Comfort, you can enjoy the naturally cozy and warming notes that only Mother Nature can provide. What makes this type of cold brew different from any other type of cold brew is the added smoothness from the pure maple syrup and the cinnamon spice which makes it a great drink for those that want to quench two desires at once. To make this drink start with the standard cold brew and then add a good drizzle of pure maple syrup, followed by a pinch of ground cinnamon. Mix everything together and there you have it. Of course, there are people that dislike the sweetness found in refined sugars, and those are the type of people that will absolutely love this drink. The sweetness found in this drink is naturally produced and the spice is definitely present which is a big bonus.

11. Nitro Cold Brew Experience at Home

You can recreate the creamy, nitro cold brew texture and coffee experience at a fraction of the price. Start With a classic cold brew coffee base, then use a hand frother to create micro bubbles, or use your cream dispenser to create the muscle memory to show a shiny, beautiful texture. To recreate a vanilla sweet cold brew nitro brew coffee, add a mini dessert sparkler pour and a slow pour over the ice while leaving some space at the top. To feel that luxury of coffee, think of your own frosted cream, and you can absolutely feel it inside the nitro DIY cold brew coffee!

12. Almond Mocha Cold Brew Fusion

Falling in love with chocolate and nut coffee? Almond Mocha Cold Brew Fusion gives every mocha coffee love a nutty light twist as everyone’s nut and chocolate coffee treats begin with the nut and chocolate coffee base and fold in your nut, and chocolate, syrup to taste as the nut, and fold in the cream while adding the coffee. Then pour it over ice and get ready to lose your mocha, coffee, and chocolate, and nut all blended together in the best coffee combo drink ever. You will get a fresh, feel to the, drink that elevates the experience. It truly tastes light!

13. Cold Brew with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Get ready to enjoy the simplicity of coffee made the Vietnamese style with sweetened condensed milk, but with the added smoothness and richness of cold brew coffee. The first step is pour your cold brew coffee over ice and sweetened condensed milk and stir. Make sure the cold brew coffee is strong enough to balance out the richness of the sweetened condensed milk. This coffee includes the perfect ratio of sweetness and dessert-like indulgence. This sweetened iced coffee will cool you down in the hotter months as it is the perfect iced coffee drink.

14. Honey Lavender Cold Brew Infusion

Bring out the relaxation in your cold brew coffee by making it a Honey Lavender Cold Brew Infusion. The warming and sweet natural flavors of honey and the relaxing flowers from the lavender are a perfect marriage. To make the infusion, create a honey and lavender mix, and add this honey lavender infusion to the cold brew coffee mixture after having made it, and serve it over ice. The honey and lavender will calm down the coffee and make it smooth, which is a perfect drink when you want to relax.

15. Cold Brew Chai Coffee Blend

This summer, try out a new recipe and combine cold brew coffee with chai. Easy and delicious, start with your cold brew coffee. While that is brewing, make your infused chai. In a pan, combine some water and let it simmer with black tea and your favorite chai spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Chill your chai mixture and then combine it with your cold brew. Pour over ice and enjoy the balance of delicious coffee with the warm spices from your chai. A great combo for the adventurous coffee drinkers that want to change things up for summer.