How to Make Iced Coffee Drinks with Cold Brew
To make iced americano: use 3 oz cold brew, 1 oz sugar syrup; for cafe latte: 4 oz cold brew, 1 oz condensed milk, 1 oz evaporated milk, 0.5 oz sugar syrup; for mocha: 4 oz cold brew, 0.5 oz condensed milk, 0.5 oz chocolate syrup.
Learn how to make refreshing iced americano, cafe latte, and mocha using cold brewed coffee.
Total time
15 minutes
What you need
- mason jar
- measuring cup
- pitcher
Method
Prepare cold brewed coffee.
For americano: mix 3 oz cold brew with 1 oz sugar syrup.
Fill a cup to the top with ice and pour in the mixture.
For cafe latte: mix 4 oz cold brew with 1 oz condensed milk, 1 oz evaporated milk, and 0.5 oz sugar syrup.
Fill a cup to the top with ice and pour in the mixture.
For mocha: mix 4 oz cold brew with 0.5 oz condensed milk and 0.5 oz chocolate syrup.
Fill a cup to the top with ice and pour in the mixture.
Watch it done
The source videos we studied to build this method.
▸ Trimmed to the recipe steps (0:36–4:19)
Learn how to make iced americano, cafe latte, and mocha using cold brewed coffee.
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Why this works
Cold brewing extracts coffee flavors without bitterness. Adjusting ratios ensures a perfect balance of coffee and milk or syrup for each drink.
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Where beginners go wrong
- 1
Too sweet
Reduce the amount of sugar syrup.
- 2
Not frothy enough
Use a milk pitcher to create more foam.
What you should taste
The drinks should be refreshing with balanced sweetness and no bitterness.
FAQ
Can I use hot brewed coffee?
Yes, but adjust sweetness and dilution as needed.
What if I don't have evaporated milk?
You can substitute with regular milk or creamer.
Method adapted from @rizasri's video.
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