Imagine your daily cup of coffee being an entirely different and enjoyable experience with an endless number of creative variations on your favorite drink. That’s the world of custom recipes for cold brew coffee. Ingredients can include vanilla bean, or even chai for a more unique flavor. There is an endless number of creative flavor possibilities that can be used to customize your cold brew. Each recipe focuses on a particular flavor idea to keep your cold brew coffee vibrant and alive as a coffee drink. No matter if you prefer a bright, energizing citrus cold brew or a warm and cozy chai spiced coffee to hibernate with, cold brew can elevate your coffee experience in a new way!
1. Indulge in a Smooth Vanilla Bean Cold Brew
One of the best ways to make the best cold brew coffee is to take it a step further by adding real vanilla bean to it. Cold brew coffee alone has a very smooth and mellow taste, and with the addition of an open vanilla bean that has been steeped along with the coffee grounds, vanilla will add a warm and creamy flavor along with a touch of sweetness to the drink, making it even more refreshing and indulgent. It is ideal for a morning coffee, or to even make an afternoon cold brew coffee into a treat.
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2. Rich Mocha Almond Cold Brew Delight
Try mocha almond chocolate syrup infused cold brew. To try out mocha almond chocolate syrup cold brew start by brewing the cold brew at its normal strength. Once the cold brew is finished brewing, add 2-3 tablespoons of chocolate syrup and a splash of almond extract (you can make this at home by soaking almonds in water – your choice); shake it or stir it until it’s mixed perfectly and pour it on some ice to finish it up. The drink will taste a little bit like the almond chocolate you get at the store, and it will make you want to drink more of it, but it’s probably not healthy, so save some for later.
3. Brighten Up with Citrus-Infused Cold Brew
To make your cold brew more unique, add some citrus peels. To do this get some lemon or lime peels and add them while the cold brew is brewing. After the cold brew is finished steeping (about 12-24 hours) it will have a more energizing taste with the cold brew . The light taste from the citrus will go well with the darker flavor of the cold brew. When you want to feel energized or cooled off, this is a great drink.
4. Warm Spiced Cinnamon Cold Brew
Iced coffee with a dash of cinnamon to create a delicious blend. Add a couple of cinnamon sticks to your coffee filter and taste the magic. As the ice coffee brews, the cinnamon sticks release their tasty, sweet, and spicy oils and blend into your coffee. Whether a chilly or wintery morning, this cinnamon stick cold brew will become your go to coffee every time.
5. Tropical Twist: Coconut Cold Brew
For this next coffee, we have combined beach and fresh coconut. The combination of beach and coconut makes for a nice hot day treat. Blend your preferred iced coffee and a coconut flavor of choice. To top it off, garnish with vanilla extract if desired. This will taste beachy and sweet and will be the perfect addition to your home.
6. Refreshing Mint Chocolate Cold Brew
Mint chocolate cold brew combines the refreshing flavor of mint chocolate with the boldness of cold brew coffee to make a great taste experience. Start by brewing your cold brew. Add some mint extract, a swirl of chocolate syrup, and some fresh mint leaves to make it even cooler. Great for hot days or when you need a refreshing pick me up. If you love mint and coffee, this is the drink for you!
7. Sweet and Creamy Caramel Macchiato Cold Brew
Your sweet tooth will be satisfied with our caramel macchiato inspired cold brew. This drink is a take on the layered caramel macchiato drinks, but this one is served cold with coffee, caramel, and cream. Choose your favorite cold brew to use as a base, then add caramel syrup and a little bit of vanilla extract. Top with whipped cream and mix lightly to create a design on top. This drink is great for any coffee craving.
8. Nutty Hazelnut Cream Cold Brew
With rich and nutty hazelnut, you can take your cold brew coffee to the next level. This quick and easy recipe makes a great silky drink that balances the intensity of cold brew coffee with the creaminess of hazelnuts. Make your cold brew coffee as usual, and add some hazelnut syrup and a splash of cream. Gentle stir to create the nutty flavor and meld together the ingredients. This drink is great for calling comfort. It’s ideal for those mornings when you want something quick and you’re in a rush. Also, great to take with a dessert. This drink is perfect to take to the office, and hard to beat to end your day when you want something sweet.
9. Floral Notes with Lavender Honey Cold Brew
Elevate your cold brew by adding calming lavender and sweet honey. The pair makes for an aromatic and refreshing treat. To make the infusion, steep food-grade lavender buds along with your coffee grounds while brewing. After honey is added and dissolved, the drink becomes much sweeter and complements the infused floral notes. This drink is great for relaxing mornings and will awaken you with a touch of natural fragrance.
10. Cozy Maple Pecan Cold Brew
Make your cold brew taste like fall with maple + pecan flavoring! Create your perfect fall drink with just the right amount of nutty sweetness and warm spices. The first step is to brew your cold brew like normal. The second step is to add some pieces of maple syrup and add some pecan extract. Adding a little bit of cinnamon can also give the drink some more spice! Sip and enjoy over ice! Perfect to be served any time during the day.
11. Embrace Fall with Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew
Enjoy the fall season by trying our delicious Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew recipe. Start brewing your cold brew. Next, stir in pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, and finish it off with a splash of maple syrup. Finally, stir, serve it over ice, top it with whipped cream and a little cinnamon if you like, and you’re done! This drink is perfect for fall and all the pumpkin spice treats that come with it.
12. Exotic Chai Spiced Cold Brew
With chai-spiced cold brew, your taste buds get to travel to a distant land! With this infusion, you get the added warmth and spices of a classic chai such as cardamom, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon. To make this drink, you can add a few teaspoons of chai spice blend to your cold brew method, or you can steep your coffee with the blend. The drink will be aromatic with the perfect amount of spice and warmth to be both comforting and invigorating. If you appreciate chai and all of the flavors that come with it, then this is the drink for you! Enjoy the traditions of coffee and tea all in one drink!
13. DIY Nitro Cold Brew
Want to elevate your cold brew to a new level? Try out nitro! Nitro cold brew has nitrogen gas infused into it creating an incredibly creamy texture that is similar to a draft beer. Want to make this at home? You can! Grab your favorite cold brew and a whipped cream dispenser. The whipped cream dispenser needs a nitrogen cartridge for this to work. Shake it and pour it into a glass. This will create a cascade of microbubbles. This will give your coffee a foam and silky finish. This is perfect if you want to treat yourself or if you are entertaining guests!
14. Sparkling Cold Brew Tonic
The cold brew tonic is a cold brew and tonic combination that gives you something unexpected. Cold brew plus tonic equals cold brew tonic. You get the caffeine from the cold brew and the carbonation from the tonic along with the refreshing ability of the tonic to make it bubbly and refreshing for those hot summer days. The process is easy and the drink will be ready in no time. Just make your cold brew, foam it, and pour it into a glass that is half full with tonic. Then, add a couple of slices of a citrus fruit of your choice and stir lightly to not lose the carbonation. Last, add ice and enjoy. It is the perfect drink for brunch or any time of the day that you are just looking to refresh. It is sure to really surprise you.
15. Elevate Your Evening with a Cold Brew Martini
Chill out with a classy cold brew martini. This drink takes cold brew to a new level. Coffee and vodka bring the best of both worlds with a drink you can relax with or serve to guests at dinner parties. To make this drink start with a shot of cold brew and mix it with some vodka and coffee liqueur, shake it over some ice and pour it into a chilled martini glass to enjoy the rich goodness of this drink. It’s the ideal way to mix together coffee with a cocktail in a drink that’s better than usual martini.
