Get the Recipe:Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee and Simple Syrups
The recipe for the Cold Brewed Coffee and Simple Syrup are flexible, so you can make as much or as little as you like. Simply keep the proportions in line. Be sure to refrigerate your simply syrups. I also like to refrigerate my coffee concentrate, so it starts out cold in my cup.
To make 1 cup of iced coffee -I add 1 part coffee concentrate, 1 part water, 1 Tbsp. of simple syrup, iced cubes and a splash of cream.
Cold Brewed Coffee Concentrate:
1part ground coffee
3parts water
Simple Syrup:
1part water
1part sugar
Vanilla Simple Syrup:
1cupwhite sugar
1cupwater
1tspvanilla bean, (or 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste)
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Instructions
For the Cold Brewed Coffee Concentrate: Stir together the water and ground coffee in a French Press or large bowl/jar. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 12 hours. Press or strain with a coffee filter in to a large jar. Refrigerate.
For the Simple Syrup: In a small-medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and sugar. Stir regularly until sugar dissolves, then let come to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat to cool slightly, then transfer to a jar, cover and refrigerate. Use as needed.
For the Vanilla Simply Syrup: In a small-medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water and vanilla bean or paste. Stir regularly until sugar dissolves, then let come to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat to cool slightly, then transfer to a jar (with the vanilla bean, if using). Cover and refrigerate. Use as needed.
Notes
Be sure to read the "Cook's Notes" in the original post, for more tips, options, substitutions and variations for this recipe!