+++ author = "Caleb Callaway" date = 2019-01-09T08:38:20Z description = "" draft = false slug = "cold-brew-recipes" title = "Cold Brew Recipes"
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This post builds on the basic information in my previous cold brew post with more recipes and preparation ideas.
- 2 oz. cold brew concentrate
- 6 oz. water
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup
- 1/2 oz. heavy or whipping cream
For a hot beverage, heat everything except the cream to about 160° F, then add the cream and enjoy. For a cold beverage, mix everything together with ice.
For an extra creamy cup, substitute unsweetened almond milk for water in the "Cream and Sugar" recipe. I don't enjoy the flavor of hot almond milk, so I prefer to put this variant on ice.
The essential structure of the drink is cold brew concentrate (replacing the espresso shot in a traditional latte), sweetener, flavorings, and frothed milk. These ratios work well for me:
- 2 oz. cold brew concentrate
- One of the following flavor options:
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or hazelnut extract
- -OR- 1/2 oz. flavored syrup (e.g. Torani or Monin)
- 6 oz. frothed milk
Any milk that can be frothed should work. Cow's milk is a classic; almond milk also works well for cold beverages. If the almond milk contains sweetener, reduce the added sweetener as necessary. I highly recommend the Breville Milk Cafe for frothing milk; the cheap, hand-held whisks are too messy, and steamer wands are usually attached to bulky espresso machines.
For a hot beverage, heat everything except the milk in the microwave for about 45 seconds; I aim for just over 160° F, measured with a temperature gun. Froth the milk, then pour the frothed milk into the flavored hot coffee concentrate.
For a cold beverage, skip the heating step and add ice at the end.
With the Milk Cafe, one can froth the cold brew and flavorings together with the milk; the result is a light, coffee-flavored milk froth that can be enjoyed hot or cold. One could probably get a similar effect with a blender.