Cold brew recipes for the heat
PEPPERMINT MOCHA COLDBREW
INGREDIENTS
1 cup coldbrew<br>8 coconut milk ice cubes<br>1/4 tsp peppermint syrup<br>2 Tbsp light chocolate syrup<br>1 Tbsp cocoa powder<br>DIRECTIONS
Pour your coconut milk (or any milk) into an ice cube tray – you’ll need at least 8-10 – cover with plastic wrap and freeze. Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until well combined, adding an extra milk ice cube if needed. Taste and adjust flavors as needed. Serve immediately or chill/freeze for later. Whipped cream, chocolate syrup and fresh mint make lovely toppings.<br>Note: You can use light coconut milk or another milk, but full-fat coconut will yield a creamier frappe. Plus, it’s vegan friendly.
<br>CINNAMON DOLCE COLDBREW
INGREDIENTS
For the cinnamon dolce coffee syrup:
1/2 cup light brown sugar<br>1/3 cup maple syrup<br>1/2 cup water<br>1 5-inch cinnamon stick<br>For the iced coffee:
Ice or coffee ice cubes<br>1 cup Cold Brew<br>2 tablespoons cinnamon dolce syrup (recipe below)<br>Half-and-half<br>
DIRECTIONS
For the cinnamon dolce coffee syrup: Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick. Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
For the iced coffee: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Add coffee concentrate, 2 tablespoons of cinnamon dolce syrup (add less or more depending on your preference), and half and half to desired point of creaminess. Drop in a straw and serve.
<br>MOCHA COLDBREW SHAKE
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup milk<br>1 cup strong brewed coffee, chilled<br>10 ml chocolate sauce<br>10 ml vanilla syrup<br>Optional: 1 scoop chocolate ice cream<br>1/2 tsp sea salt<br>
DIRECTIONS
In a blender or shaker, combine all ingredients. Blend or shake until completely mixed. In a tall glass, fill with ice and pour drink over.
Recipes by Lavazza India.
(Puja Gupta can be contacted at puja.g@ians.in)
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