Cold Coffee (Creamy and Cafe Style)
Cold coffee is a refreshing, chilled beverage made by blending coffee with milk, sugar, and ice. It's creamy, smooth, and often topped with whipped cream or flavored with chocolate syrup for a café-style indulgence. Perfect for a hot day, it's a delicious way to enjoy your coffee cold and frothy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups full-fat chilled milk
- 2 tablespoon instant coffee powder
- 2 tablespoon sugar or honey, maple syrup or your preferred sweetener
- 4-6 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup (optional for lining the glasses)
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Grated chocolate or cocoa powder (for garnish)
- Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional, for a flavor twist)
Instructions
1. Make the Coffee Concentrate
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of instant coffee powder with 2 tablespoons of warm water (just enough to dissolve the coffee).
- Stir until the coffee dissolves completely, forming a thick, aromatic coffee concentrate. This ensures that the coffee flavor remains bold and doesn’t dilute when mixed with milk.
2. Blend for Creaminess
- In a blender, add the chilled milk, coffee concentrate, sugar, and ice cubes. Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until the mixture turns smooth and frothy.
- If you prefer a creamier texture, you can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream at this stage and blend for an extra 10 seconds.
3. Prepare the Glasses
- For a café-like presentation, drizzle chocolate syrup along the inner sides of the serving glasses in a spiral or zig-zag pattern. This adds a subtle hint of chocolate flavor and gives your cold coffee a stunning, professional look.
- Add extra ice cubes to the glasses if you prefer your coffee extra cold.
4. Serve the Coffee
- Pour the blended coffee into the prepared glasses. You should see a nice foam layer on top, which is a sign of well-blended coffee.
5. Garnish (Optional)
- For a more indulgent touch, top the coffee with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle some grated chocolate or a dusting of cocoa powder on top for a rich finish. For a flavor twist, you can even add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
6. Serve Immediately
- Serve your cold coffee immediately while it’s chilled and frothy. Stir well to mix in the whipped cream, and enjoy a deliciously creamy coffee treat!
Notes
Tips & Variations:
- Sweetness: Adjust the sugar level based on your taste. If you prefer a healthier option, substitute sugar with natural sweeteners like honey or stevia.
- Coffee Strength: If you like your coffee stronger, increase the amount of coffee powder. For a milder coffee flavor, reduce the coffee powder or add more milk.
- Iced Coffee Cubes: To avoid diluting your cold coffee, freeze leftover coffee into ice cubes and use them in place of regular ice.
- Flavor Add-ins: Try adding a dash of vanilla extract, caramel syrup, or hazelnut syrup to enhance the flavor profile.
- Vegan Option: Swap regular milk with plant-based alternatives like almond, oat, or soy milk, and use vegan whipped cream and ice cream for a completely dairy-free version.