Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cold Brew
If you’re a coffee lover, this Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cold Brew is about to be your new favorite. It has a warm cinnamon kick that makes it taste like a cozy hug in a glass. It’s smooth and a little sweet.
The best part? You can make it at home with just a few simple ingredients—no fancy coffee shop needed!
This cool brew is sheer magic, whether you’re drinking it on a hot day or just need a little boost.
Ingredients
For the Cold Brew Coffee:
- 1 cup of coffee that has been ground coarsely
- 4 cups cold water
For the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup:
- ½ cup of water
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving:
- Cubes of ice
- Choose milk or cream
Tools You’ll Need
- Large jar or pitcher
- Fine-mesh strainer or coffee filter
- Small pot
- Stirring spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Make the cold brew coffee
Put 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee and 4 cups of cold water in a big jar or pitcher. Stir gently, cover, and refrigerate for 12-24 hours. - Put the coffee through a strainer
After steeping, strain the coffee using a fine-mesh strainer or a coffee filter to remove the grounds. Transfer the cold brew to a clean jar. - Make the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup water, ½ cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir until the sugar is gone, then take it off the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Wait for it to cool. - Put together the drink
Put ice cubes in a glass, then pour in cold brew coffee and 2 to 3 tablespoons of brown sugar cinnamon syrup. Stir well, then add milk or cream to taste.
Tips from the pros
- Use coarse coffee grounds. This stops your cold brew from tasting bitter or gritty. Let it steep overnight. The longer it steeps (up to 24 hours), the richer the flavor.
- Adjust sweetness. If you like it less sweet, start with half the syrup and add more if needed.
- Make it dairy-free. Use almond, oat, or coconut milk instead of regular milk.
- Keep extra syrup. Keep it in the fridge for up to two weeks—it’s great in hot coffee, too!
Substitutions & Variations
- Swap sweeteners. Use honey or maple syrup instead of brown sugar.
- Add some spice. For added warmth, add a little nutmeg or pumpkin spice.
- Make it stronger. Use a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:3 instead of 1:4.
- Skip the dairy. Use coconut cream for a tropical twist!
Make-Ahead Tips
- Cold brew stays fresh for up to a week in the fridge, so make a big batch!
- Syrup lasts up to two weeks—store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Storage and Leftovers
- Cold brew stays fresh for up to a week in the fridge—store it in a sealed jar.
- Syrup keeps for two weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Freeze extra syrup in an ice cube tray for quick flavor boosts in coffee or tea!
Try making this Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cold Brew now that you know how simple it is! Let me know in the comments how it turned out, or if you made any fun variations. Enjoy your coffee, and happy brewing!