Iced Coffee Recipe

Time25m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Combine coffee and water
Place 1 cup coarsely ground coffee in a large jar or pitcher. Pour 4 cups cold filtered water evenly over the grounds. Stir gently to make sure all grounds are saturated.
2
Steep
Cover the jar or pitcher and steep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 12 to 18 hours. Longer steep times (up to 18 hours) yield a stronger, more concentrated brew.
3
Strain
After steeping, strain the coffee through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter (or use a coffee sock or French press). Pour the strained concentrate into a clean container. Discard the grounds.
4
Dilute and store
If the concentrate is very strong, you can dilute it 1:1 with filtered water before storing. Store cold brew concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

5
Prepare glass
Fill a tall glass with about 1 cup of ice cubes.
6
Measure coffee and water/milk
Pour 1 cup cold brew concentrate into the glass over the ice. Add 1 cup cold water or milk (adjust ratio to taste for strength and creaminess). For a ready-to-drink strength, start with equal parts concentrate and liquid, then adjust.
7
Sweeten and flavor
Stir in 2 tablespoons simple syrup (or preferred sweetener) and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or flavored syrup if using. If using granulated sugar, dissolve it first in a small amount of warm water or use simple syrup so it blends without grit.
8
Add creaminess (optional)
Float or stir in 2 tablespoons milk, cream, or non-dairy creamer for a richer texture. Adjust amount to taste.
9
Serve
Stir all components until combined and chilled. Taste and adjust sweetness, milk, or dilution as desired. Serve immediately with a straw or reusable stirrer.
10
Make ahead (optional)
For multiple servings, scale ingredients proportionally and keep cold brew concentrate refrigerated. Assemble individual glasses when ready, or premix concentrate with water/milk in a pitcher and store for up to 24 hours.