ICED COFFEE/COLD COFFEE

 

    Every morning, rain or shine, high or low, I drink Coffee!!! And I like my coffee STRONG.  It's my absolute favourite way to wake up – A purpose to wake up itself.  There's something so refreshing about a Cup of Coffee. Least to say, I made two batches of Coffee while writing this post and the previous. The thought of a Coffee, a hint of its smell and I am tempted.  I am not much obsessed with too many things in life, but when it comes to indulgence, I would love to treat myself with a good cup of Coffee.  Yet another love when it comes to food is Biriyani.  For me, Coffee is an Obsession rather than an Addiction.

    Well, this recipe is for the people who love Cold Coffee or Iced Coffee.  My son is one person who is into cold Coffees and the one who makes cold brew and drinks Americano with loads of Ice cubes. But the irony is that when I am writing this recipe for Cold Coffee, I miss him that I am not able to treat him with a tall glass of Iced Coffee.  

ICED COFFEE/COLD COFFEE

    Iced Coffee is one best Summer drink to sooth the weather and all the more it is like a dessert in a glass.  Simply convert a glass of cold milk into your favourite drink with a simple addition of Coffee Syrup and Ice Cubes.  If you do not have coffee syrup, then add a strong brew, a simple sugar syrup and there you go with your glass of Iced Coffee. It's an amazing combination worth trying, and it's so easy to do at home! Even you can add a hint of vanilla or cinnamon for an added flavour.

    I have used homemade Coffee Syrup while making this Iced Coffee, and it is one easy way to get this done.  Homemade Coffee Syrup readily comes to use while making this Iced Coffee, and you can get it done within minutes.  I make sure to leave the Coffee Syrup and Milk in the refrigerator overnight or at least a few hours before making Cold Coffee.  This way I can readily mix cold milk and Coffee syrup, add a few Ice Cubes, add a tinge of Vanilla or Cinnamon to suit your whims and there, I have a wonderful glass of Cold Coffee. 

ICED COFFEE/COLD COFFEE

    If you do not have Coffee Syrup, no worries, you can use either espresso or brewed coffee. You will get that stronger coffee flavour with espresso shots.  But my personal choice is to brew the coffee a few hours before and leave it covered in the refrigerator. So that you would readily have (cold)Coffee brewed while making this Iced Coffee. The major reason is I have personally never been a fan of pouring hot coffee over ice. This is the way I prefer to make my iced coffee because the shots blend with the ice to create a cold liquid right away, and then all you have to do is add your milk and sweetener.  Otherwise, iced coffee made using hot brewed coffee takes an hour or two to chill.  If it is not an issue and if you have enough time, then the choice is yours.

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 HOW TO MAKE ICED COFFEE-COLD COFFEE

ICED COFFEE/COLD COFFEE

INGREDIENTS:

For Iced Coffee/Cold Coffee:

Optional Ingredients:

Vanilla Essence - a few Drops
Cinnamon Powder - a Pinch

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ICED COFFEE/COLD COFFEE

METHOD:

• Chill the Milk in the refrigerator for a few hours. 
• Fill a Boston Shaker with some Ice Cubes.
• Pour in the Coffee Syrup & Chilled Milk into it.

ICED COFFEE/COLD COFFEE

• Shake well until well combined.
• Pour in the Iced Coffee/Cold Coffee into a tall glass.
• Add a tinge of Vanilla or Cinnamon to suit your whims (Optional).
• Serve Iced Coffee chilled, immediately.

ICED COFFEE/COLD COFFEE

NOTES: 

• I usually chill the Milk in the refrigerator before making Iced Coffee/Cold Coffee.
• Can add more Ice cubes if you prefer to.
• I have used homemade Coffee Syrup in this recipe.
• Adjust the amount of Coffee Syrup to suit your preference and sweet level.
• If you do not have Coffee Syrup, you can use either espresso or brewed coffee. You will get that stronger coffee flavour with espresso shots.
• Then add Sugar or Simple Sugar syrup to Sweeten the Iced Coffee.
  
• Adding Vanilla Essence or Cinnamon are truly optional.
• Can simply mix all the ingredients in a big bowl/glass too.

 

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

     But in spite of my love for Coffee, it's always in terms of Hot Coffee and not Cold Coffees.  I do not prefer cold coffee, let me reinstate the term "prefer" and not "do not like."  If an offer comes for a cold coffee, I would like to indulge in it too, but my love for hot & freshly brewed coffee stands high in my preferential scale. 

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

    Well, when I mastered 😜 (Did I???) Anyway, when I started making Syrups with different ingredients, I wanted to make Coffee Syrup which could be an easy addition while making Cold Coffees.  I’ve already posted a few simple Homemade Syrup recipes like Nannari/Sarsaparilla Syrup, Rose Syrup, Lychee Syrup, and Caramel Syrup. Which could be a great addition to your pantry and a great addition for flavouring drinks, lemonades or juices. So, this time my trial is with Coffee -  a coffee-flavoured syrup. This homemade coffee syrup is perfect for making iced coffee, drizzling over ice cream, adding to cocktails etc., All the more, you do not need to brew the coffee each time.

    Coffee syrup is a concentrated coffee extract that is used to flavour coffee and other beverages. It is made by steeping coffee grounds in water and then reducing the water to leave a thick, syrupy liquid. Coffee syrup is often used in coffee houses to make flavoured coffee drinks. It can also be used to make iced coffee and cold brew coffee.  Coffee syrup has a strong coffee flavour and is very sweet.

    Coffee syrup can be used to make a variety of different beverages. Some of the most popular include Iced Coffee/Cold Coffee, Lattes and Frappés. And not only that it is not limited to just cold Coffees or drinks, it can also be used to make your hot Cup of Coffee.  Coffee syrup can also be used in baking. It can be used as a flavouring for cakes, cookies, and other desserts. Coffee syrup can also be added to frosting or used as a filling for pies and pastries.  With a little creativity, coffee syrup can be used to create a variety of different drinks and desserts that will be sure to please any coffee lover.

This Coffee syrup has equal parts of Water, Sugar and Coffee Powder.  This homemade coffee syrup recipe requires just three ingredients and just 10 to 15 minutes to prepare this coffee syrup recipe.

• For a Coffee Syrup, what you would need is good quality Coffee – You can use your choice of Coffee - freshly ground, instant, or store brought coffee grounds.  We need to make a simple syrup with strongly brewed coffee in place of plain water. You can use any method while brewing the coffee -  a Coffee Machine, Percolator, Coffee Press, Moka Pot, South Indian Coffee Filter or Cold Brew.  If you do not want to go to the length of brewing fresh coffee, simply use Instant Coffee Powder.
  
• Then what you require is Sugar – White Sugar – I have used white sugar in this recipe.  Can use your Sugar of choice.
  
• Then you would need water. 
  

    Optional Add-ins and Variations

• Vanilla: Add a vanilla bean/pod while the simmering the Coffee syrup or, as simple as it is, use a few drops of Vanilla Essence to flavour the Coffee Syrup.
• Spices: Such as a pinch of cinnamon (or simmer a cinnamon stick with the syrup) or nutmeg. Cinnamon is my personal choice.

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

For a detailed Recipe on HOW TO BREW COFFEE, Click here... 

For more COFFEE TALKS, Click here... 

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

INGREDIENTS: 

For Coffee Syrup:

Optional Ingredients:

METHOD:

• First, brew the coffee following your favourite method. 
• You need a thick and strong Coffee Brew for this Coffee Syrup.
• In a Saucepan, pour in the water and add sugar into it.
• Stir well to combine, and boil it over a medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved completely.
• Now, add the Coffee Brew and give a quick stir.
• Let it boil for about 5 minutes.
• Boil this over a low flame for about 15–20 minutes.
• Boil the Syrup until it reaches one string consistency.
• Switch off the flame and allow it to cool down for a few minutes.
• Once the Coffee Syrup cools down completely, store it in a sterilized glass jar or bottle.
• Coffee syrup stays fresh for up to 2 months when stored in a dark, cool place. 
• For a longer shelf life, store the Coffee Syrup in the refrigerator.
  

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

NOTES:

• Use strong brewed coffee. 
• Whichever method you are using to brew the Coffee, make sure to brew it stronger than usual. If using ground coffee, use 1/2 cup for 1 cup of water. For instant coffee, use 3–4 Tablespoons for 1 Cup of water.
• I’ve used a traditional 1:1 ratio for this coffee simple syrup. For a rich syrup, increase the sugar to a 2:1 ratio, which will also increase the shelf life. You can also reduce the amount of sugar, if so, keep the syrup refrigerated or use it within 2 weeks.
  
• Do not cook this Coffee Syrup over a high heat.  Cooking over a high flame can burn the Coffee and the entire batch would have a burnt taste.
• Boil the Syrup until it reaches one string consistency.
• The Syrup gets slightly thicker after cooling down. 
• Store Coffee Syrup in the refrigerator. This will increase the Shelf life of the Syrup.
• I have added no preservatives or artificial colouring in this Homemade Coffee Syrup.
• The coffee syrup may vary in consistency, colour, taste, and transparency depending on the type of coffee and sugar used in the recipe

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP

How to Use Coffee Syrup?

You can use this syrup to make warm or iced milk coffee/lattes. I usually add just a tablespoon or two of the coffee syrup to a glass of milk. But feel free to adjust to taste. There are several other uses, including:

• Add to milkshakes.
• Coffee syrup can be used to make Iced Coffee/Cold Coffee.
• Drizzle in hot chocolate (that’s how you easily make a mocha).
• Add to your favourite cocktails like Espresso Martini, Coffee with Kahlua, Kahlua Mocha Milkshake, Kahlua Hot Chocolate etc.,
  
• Just a tablespoon will add flavour to other beverages as well. Flavour anything from Hot Milk to lemonade.
• Drizzle over ice cream or enjoy with ice cream floats.
• Brush over cakes or drizzle over frosted cupcakes/cake.
• Spoon over cheesecake.
• Drizzle over waffles, French toast, and pancakes and other breakfast treats.
• Try adding a shot of coffee syrup while making Lattes, Cappuccinos, Americano or even Mochas for a sweet twist.
  

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE SYRUP