Cold Brew Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

Option to add mocha or caramel flavor.

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Ingredients

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1
Combine Coffee and Water
In a large pitcher or jar, combine 1 cup of coarse ground coffee with 4 cups of cold water. Stir gently to ensure the coffee grounds are fully saturated.
2
Steep
Cover the pitcher or jar with a lid or plastic wrap and let it steep in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. The longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor.
3
Strain
After steeping, strain the coffee through a fine-mesh sieve or a coffee filter into another pitcher or jar. Discard the coffee grounds.

4
Prepare Mocha Flavor (optional)
If you want a mocha flavor, in a glass, add 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup and 1 cup of milk or cream. Stir well to combine.
5
Prepare Caramel Flavor (optional)
If you prefer caramel flavor, in a glass, add 2 tablespoons of caramel syrup and 1 cup of milk or cream. Stir well to combine.

6
Serve Over Ice
Fill a glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup) and pour the cold brew concentrate over the ice. If you added mocha or caramel flavor, pour the prepared mixture over the cold brew.
7
Garnish (optional)
Top with whipped cream if desired, and drizzle additional chocolate or caramel syrup on top for extra flavor.