Fresh Brewed Caller Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cold Brew Concentrate
Syrup & Flavor
Assembly & Garnish
Method
Cold Brew Concentrate
- 1
Combine and Steep
In a clean, large jar or pitcher, add 1 cup coarsely ground coffee. Pour 4 cups cold filtered water over the grounds, ensuring all grounds are saturated. Stir gently for 10–15 seconds to make sure no dry pockets remain.
- 2
Rest
Cover the jar and refrigerate or leave at cool room temperature for 12–18 hours (12 hours for a lighter concentrate, up to 18 hours for a stronger concentrate).
- 3
Strain
After steeping, strain the concentrate through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee sock into a clean container. If needed, strain twice to remove residual fines. You should have roughly 3 to 3.5 cups of cold brew concentrate.
Syrup & Flavor
- 4
Make or Measure Simple Syrup
If you do not have ready simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan (heat gently until sugar dissolves), cool to room temperature. Use 3 tablespoons of syrup for this recipe.
- 5
Combine Flavorings
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix 3 tablespoons simple syrup, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. If using the optional orange peel, bruise it slightly to release oils and add to the mixture for bright aromatics. Stir to combine.
Assembly & Garnish
- 6
Prepare Glass
Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice.
- 7
Dilute Concentrate
Measure 3/4 cup cold brew concentrate into a separate mixing glass. Add 1 cup cold water or chilled sparkling water to the concentrate if you prefer a lighter, bubbly drink. (Adjust concentrate-to-water to taste: 1:1 for lighter, 1:0.5 for stronger).
- 8
Sweeten & Brighten
Stir the prepared syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla into the diluted cold brew until combined. Taste and add up to 1 tablespoon more simple syrup or additional lemon juice as desired.
- 9
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Optional: Make-Ahead
Leftover cold brew concentrate keeps refrigerated for up to 7 days; store syrup separately. Assemble individual servings when ready to preserve freshness.