Description
A simple, 5-minute autumn-inspired iced coffee drink featuring a rich cold brew base, homemade maple brown sugar syrup, and a luxurious salted cream foam topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480ml) cold brew coffee concentrate
- 1 cup (240ml) water (optional, for dilution)
- 3 tablespoons (45g) dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, very cold
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- Ice cubes
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the dark brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has mostly dissolved. Set aside.
- In a separate small bowl or jar, combine the cold heavy cream and melted salted butter. Using a handheld frother or whisk, beat until the cream thickens and forms soft, loose peaks. It should be pourable but thick enough to float.
- Sprinkle the flaky sea salt evenly over the top of the cream foam. Do not stir the salt in.
- Fill a large glass to the top with ice cubes.
- Pour the cold brew concentrate into the glass until it is about 3/4 full. Add water if the concentrate is too strong.
- Drizzle the maple brown sugar syrup over the ice and coffee. Gently stir to distribute the sweetness.
- Slowly pour the salted cream foam over the back of a spoon onto the surface of the coffee to create a layered effect.
- Dust with a pinch of cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately with a long straw.
Notes
Ensure heavy cream is very cold for best whipping results. The syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream and butter with coconut oil. If the syrup is too thick, add a teaspoon of warm water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 3
Keywords: fall drink, cold brew, maple syrup, brown sugar, salted cream foam, iced coffee, autumn recipe, easy drink, seasonal coffee