Cold coffee is a great refreshing treat in the summer! In case you are a coffee enthusiast, you should learn how to make the perfect cold brew, so you are happy in the summertime as well! Cold coffee can also be a good alternative when you are bored of your regular hot brew and looking for an exciting alternative!
Here’s a complete guide on how you can make the perfect glass of cold coffee, with some important tips and tricks!
Ingredients
Following are the ingredients you will need. The best part is that most of these are pretty basic and you may already have them at home.
- 2 teaspoons of coffee
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 tablespoons of cream (fresh cream is preferable)
- A tablespoon of honey
- Ice-cubes
- 2 tablespoons of vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate syrup (optional)
Instructions
- If you have a blender, then place your ice cubes, in the blender jar along with the coffee, cream, milk, and honey. In case you do not have honey, you can just put sugar according to taste.
- Now blend all of the ingredients together! The best thing about this recipe is that it works even if you don’t own a blender. So in case you do not own a blender, simply put all of the same ingredients into a shaker and shake it!
- Once you have blended/shaken all of the ingredients, simply pour out the mixture into a glass with a few ice cubes.
- In order to take your cold coffee to the next level, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! If you have an extra sweet tooth then you can also drizzle some chocolate syrup on top! Nuts and raisins also serve as a good topping!
Tips and Tricks
Now that you have the basic recipe down, you can make changes and adjustments as you like. However, here are some important tips and tricks you should keep in mind in order to ensure you are able to prepare the best cup of cold coffee every time!
- Choose a good quality coffee. The type of coffee does not matter as such, you can go with either grounded coffee or whole beans, just make sure it’s good quality and suits your taste!
- You will also have to figure out which coffee roast works best for you. If you want a more strong and bitter flavor then go for a darker roast. In case you like more fruity flavors, then you should opt for a lighter roast!
- In case you are lactose intolerant or vegan, you can always opt for a non-dairy milk option! The best part is that there are many non-dairy options available such as nut milk, oat milk, or soy milk. You can try out a few and figure out which works the best for you when it comes to cold coffee.
Conclusion
We hope this guide was helpful and now you are able to make the perfect cup of cold coffee at home!