Joe's Recipe
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Ingredients
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Joe's Cold Coffee Base
Optional Add-ins & Garnish
Method
Joe's Cold Coffee Base
Brew and cool coffee
Brew 2 cups of strong coffee (use slightly more grounds than usual). Transfer to a heatproof container and chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least 30 minutes or use cooled leftover coffee.
Mix liquids
In a cocktail shaker or blender, combine 2 cups cooled coffee, 1 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. If you prefer less sweet, reduce simple syrup to 1 teaspoon.
Add ice and shake
Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker. Secure lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds (or blend for 3–5 seconds) until the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy.
Optional Add-ins & Garnish
Chocolate drizzle
If using chocolate drizzle, drizzle 1 teaspoon inside the glass before pouring the coffee for a marbled look. Reserve any extra for finishing.
Finish & garnish
Top with 2 tablespoons whipped cream if desired, a light dusting (1/4 tsp) ground cinnamon, and 3 coffee beans for presentation. Serve with a straw and a long spoon.