With its rich tastes and refreshing aromas, cold brew is the go-to choice of coffee drinkers. Cold brew is less acidic and smoother than hot coffee. If you’re a homemade coffee connoisseur or just a beginner, cold brew is versatile and will allow a myriad of options to create your own favorite drink. New and traditional recipes can be created providing possibilities for every occasion. Interested in invigorating your taste buds? Enjoy these simple recipes to excite your taste buds in every sip.

1. Classic Cold Brew Coffee

The first stop on our cold brew journey will be the classic standard of cold brew coffee. There is a lot to appreciate in cold brewing’s simple and rich flavor. Start by gathering your materials: 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee (with no heat-extracted oils) with 4 cups of cold water (filtered). Combine the two in either a large mason jar or a french press and put in the fridge for 12-24 hours. During this time the mixture will extract the flavors of the coffee without the bite of heat and after the time is done you simply strain the mixture with either a coffee filter or a fine mesh sieve. Then you are left with coffee concentrate. You may choose to further dilute this with water or milk of your choosing. This will leave you with a much less acidic coffee and a fantastic taste that you will be able to enjoy any time.

2. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

Taking your cold brew to a whole new level, the homemade vanilla sweet cream adds a velvety smoothness and some sweetness that balances out the intense coffee flavor. To make the vanilla sweet cream, grab a small bowl and mix together 1/2 cup of heavy cream with 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup and a pinch of salt. Whisk this together until combined and smooth. When your classic cold brew is ready, pour your coffee over ice into a tall glass. Vanilla sweet cream is added last so it can float on top. It is a great idea to allow the sweet cream to float on top. It will look like a waterfall cascading cream into the coffee. Now stir the sweet cream into the coffee and enjoy. It’s the perfect drink when the sweet cream and cold brew combo feel like a warm hug.

3. Mocha Cold Brew Delight

If you’re looking for a delicious drink that combines cold brew coffee with chocolate, the Mocha Cold Brew Delight is the drink for you! The first step is to make cold brew at home, or use pre-made cold brew. Cool cold brew to room temperature. Next, add two tablespoons of chocolate syrup to a coffee mug, or use a good quality cocoa powder. Then, add a small amount of hot water to the mug and stir to dissolve the powder. Remember, blend the chocolate syrup and the cold brew chocolate mixture together. Finally, put whipped cream on the drink and add a sprinkle of cocoa powder or put some chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream if you want to go the extra mile. Enjoy this mocha drink any time of the day and satisfy your sweet tooth with the delicious chocolate and coffee flavors.

4. Coconut Infused Cold Brew

Experience the tropics every day! The Coconut Infused Cold Brew highlights the subtle sweetness and flavor of nuts. Add cold brew concentrate and the fun begins. Coconut water offers a light coconut refreshment. If you want something a little richer, increase the coconut cream. Then pour over ice and enjoy the gentle flowing waves of coconut. The coconut naturally mixes with the cold brew to create this tropical, island concoction beauty of the tropical island. You can almost touch the sandy obfuscating the cold brew brightening your summer.

5. Spiced Cinnamon Cold Brew

Warm up your cold brew with some cinnamon! It will make your drink smell amazing and the flavor will be sweet and warm, like the mornings you want to remember. Put a couple of cinnamon sticks, or one tablespoon of ground cinnamon, into the coffee filter with the coffee grounds and let the cinnamon and coffee steep together. With ground cinnamon, you may want to quickly toast it in a dry skillet first to make it even better! After steeping, filter the cold brew, pour it over ice, then add a touch of maple syrup to make it even better! This drink is perfect for cold mornings.

6. Cold Brew Lemonade Fusion

Summer is the perfect time to try something new! Give the combination of cold brew coffee and lemonade a try. It might sound strange to some, but the combination is surprisingly delicious. It works as a great afternoon pick-me-up, because cold brew coffee provides the caffeine boost needed to get through the rest of the day, while the lemonade gives a nice cold and refreshing feel to combat the summer heat. To make this, start by making your cold brew coffee. Then make your lemonade. The best way to make lemonade is to do it fresh. It is a good rule of thumb to make lemon juice and water equally, and then adjust the sweetness by adding sugar to your taste. When you’re ready to drink, fill a glass with cold brew coffee and then add freshly made lemonade to the top. Add ice, and stir. After you’ve let the drink mix up, you will be ready to enjoy the complex and delicious combination of coffee and lemonade.

7. Almond Milk Cold Brew Latte

A good option to enjoy if you’re looking to have some coffee while avoiding dairy is the Almond Milk Cold Brew Latte. Start by adding some almond milk to your cold brew and shake for a light, frothy drink. You can add almond milk to cold brew coffee if you prefer it to be frothy rather than shake it up in a separate cup. Then, to make it ready to drink, add in your sweetener (such as agave syrup) to sweeten it to your desired level. Finally, add ice to the drink and you will be good to go. This drink is perfect for whenever you’d like to have a drink. It is smooth and easy to drink. The nutty taste of the almond milk and coffee works really well together. Cold brew is a great drink option if you’re lactose intolerant or looking for a new flavor to work with. The drink is great for all of those options.

8. Maple Syrup Cold Brew

If you like your coffee with a rich sweetness and caramelized flavor profile, you must try the Maple Syrup Cold Brew. This delightful enhancement to your cold brew is a natural sweetness that keeps the drink’s integrity intact. Start with chilled cold brew concentrate and pour it over ice, then gently mix in 1-2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup (feel free to adjust to your own sweetness preference). The syrup matches the intense flavors of the coffee and adds a depth of richness to every sip. This smooth drink is the ideal refined sugar free, coffee treat to satisfy your cravings at any time.

9. Mint Mojito Cold Brew

For something a little different, try the Mint Mojito Cold Brew. It is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. This drink really feels like a mojito as it has that cool refreshing mint, only without the alcohol. To make it yourself, start by making a batch of your favorite cold brew. Then take a handful of fresh mint leaves (you will need more if you want it really minty) and gently bruise some of the leaves so that they release their minty oils. Infuse the mint into your cold brew for a few hours (definitely overnight) in the refrigerator. Then strain it, sweeten to your taste with simple syrup or a little honey, serve over ice, and top with a decorative mint sprig to add a little more flavor. This cold brew is ideal for summer and is perfect for when you want something refreshing like a cold drink on a really hot day.

10. Honey Lavender Cold Brew

Enjoy Honey Lavender Cold Brew’s calmness and sweet flavors. It transports you to peaceful gardens. Make this simple brew at home. Cold brew or brew your favorite coffee and infuse it with culinary lavender while steeping. It develops a rich body with just one tablespoon of dried culinary lavender and coffee grounds. After steeping, strain out all of the lavender, and stir in one tablespoon of honey while your coffee is warm. It will seamlessly blend. Pour over ice in a glass and add a sprig of fresh lavender for an extra aroma. This brew is perfect for peaceful afternoons.

11. Oat Milk Cold Brew

The Oat Milk Cold Brew is an amazing new addition to our coffee offerings that is vegan friendly! You get that smooth cold brew experience with a little bit of wholesome sweetness from the oat milk. To make it, just take your cold brew concentrate and mix it with an equal amount of oat milk. The result is a rich, silky combination that is just as great for an afternoon pick-me-up as it is for breakfast. In the interest of honesty, I should admit that it is pretty good when sweetened with some maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon. The oat milk cold brew does a pretty good job of covering up the taste of dairy milk, making it great for those of you that try to avoid it. When served over ice, the oat milk cold brew really shines as the creamy oat milk and cold brew mix together giving you a delicious iced coffee experience.

12. Caramel Cold Brew

When it comes to amazing taste, look no further than the Caramel Cold Brew. With the rich, buttery flavor paired with the crispness of a cold brew, this drink brings a delightful sweetness. The Caramel Cold Brew is a great drink to have on special occasions or even just to lift your mood! Simply take your chilled cold brew concentrate and pour it into a glass. Drizzle a little bit of caramel syrup or sauce into the glass first, then pour the cold brew over ice. This will make great swirls with the caramel. To make it even better, stir it to mix everything. To top it off, add some whipped cream along with a drizzle of caramel sauce on top! A perfect balance of sweet cream and bold coffee is exactly what this drink gives you.

13. Chai Spiced Cold Brew

Cheer up your day with the awesome spicy Chai and cold brew coffee mix. The rich flavor of cold brew will give your coffee another dimension. Start by adding a mixture of delicious chai spices like cardamom, cloves, and ginger to your ground coffee. Don’t be afraid to add some black pepper and cinnamon for a more intense flavor. The result will be a cold brew steeped in spices that mellows and cools your drink, and will definitely be a delight to your senses. Pour it over ice and sweeten it with honey, sugar, or any other sweetener you prefer. Add milk if you want it more creamy. This cold brew is a great combination of coffee and chai that will definitely satisfy your cravings for coffee, and the added chai flavor will give it an exotic touch.

14. Sparkling Cold Brew Soda

Are you ready to try something new? Cold brew drinks are great, but let’s take it to the next level; let’s make it a sparkling water cold brew drink. Sparkling Cold Brew Soda combines two great things: cold brew coffee and sparkling water. To make it, start by making your cold brew concentrate, then pour it over ice. Top it off with sparkling water to your liking. To add a bit of a zesty flavor to your drink, take a lemon or an orange and zest some of the skin over the drink. Finally, give it a little stir to mix everything together. This drink is not too sweet which is nice during the summer to keep things light. It’s like a coffee flavored soda, perfect for a summer day outside or a midday boost!

15. Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew

Autumn is here which means Starbucks new Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew is out! The new drink is a Cold Brew with Pumpkin Puree, and a mix of pumpkin pie spices with your choice of sweetener to create a velvety texture. The drink is then finished off with whipped cream and pumpkin spice sprinkle. Enjoy the new Fall Favorite!

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