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

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

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.

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• 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.