This weekend I tinkered with cold coffee drinks. What a yummy time in the lab (kitchen)! I tried about half a dozen different drinks, and there was a clear favorite. I didn't have a recipe, but making delicious coffee drinks really isn't rocket science!
Basically, if it tastes good hot, it will taste good cold. The main difference besides the ice cubes, is sugar. If you add sweeteners to your hot version, you may need to add a little more into your cold creation. Your taste buds dont detect the sweetness as well if the drink is cold, so you need to compensate. Have you ever tasted melted ice cream? It's sickening sweet, but it's frozen counterpart is just right!
Here's the creation that kept me going all weekend. It's borderline addictive!
- 3-4 oz. Strong Coffee or Espresso (chilled)
- 1 oz. Cream or Non Dairy Creamer (flavored creamers work well too)
- 4 oz. Milk or Milk Substitute
- 2-3 tsp. Sugar or Sugar Substitute
- 4-6 Ice Cubes
In a small microwave safe cup combine your cream and sugar. Microwave on high power for 10-15 seconds or until it's warm enough to disolve the sugar.
Stir the warm (not hot) cream into the milk and slowly pour over the ice and coffee.
Add a straw, and sip your heart out!
It's not an exact science, and I am sure my "recipe" isn't unique...but it's tasty and refreshing. Remember, if it tastes good to you, that's all that matters. Feel free to change it up. Keep in mind that cold drinks need a bolder, sweeter "kick". Stronger coffee and sweeter cream may seem like it's too much, but once it's iced it will balance out.
Enjoy!
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