I used to shake my head at young people buying
expensive espresso and caramel latte drinks.
I couldn't understand why they waited in
a long line at coffee shops and bistros.
This summer as been one of the hottest on record
in the city where I live. I was ordering fast food.
when the take-out food cashier asked me to try
one of their ice coffee drinks. I asked if they had
mocha flavor. It was 98 degrees outside, so
I agreed to try an expensive large mocha ice coffee.
It was delicious and refreshing. No way,
could I afford to get iced coffee every day.
I noticed that the restaurants or coffee shops
started with brewed unflavored coffee. They
added flavorings like caramel, chocolate,
mocha, and other seasonal flavors per
customer requests.
I went home and experimented with making
my own flavored iced coffee drinks. They may
not have whipped cream on top, but they tasted
good!
I noticed that the restaurants or coffee shops
started with brewed unflavored coffee. They
added flavorings like caramel, chocolate,
mint, mocha, and other seasonal flavors per
customer requests.
I love gourmet coffee and have a bin containing
several flavors. They include Hawaiian Hazelnut,
Mocha, Georgia Pecan, Caramel Macchiato,
Snickers, and Jamaica Me Crazy. I also collect
flavored extracts like rum, brandy, mint, butter,
and maple. I started out with strong brewed
flavored gourmet coffee. I let the coffee cool before
adding it to my glass or mug. Ice cubes were added
and the coffee was stirred until it was chilled and
very cold.
SENIOR LADY ICED COFFEE DRINKS:
Caramel Chocolata
12 oz Brewed Arabica Coffee ( Room Temp)
1 Tablespoon Caramel Ice Cream Topping
I Tablespoon Chocolate Flavored Syrup
1 Tablespoon Half & Half Cream
Add all ingredients to 16 oz size mug/glass.
Stir until well mixed and add ice cubes.
Cool & Minty
12 oz Brewed Arabica Coffee ( Room Temp)
1/8 Teaspoon Pure Mint Extract
2 Packets Raw Sugar
1 Tablespoon Half & Half Cream
Add all ingredients to 16 oz size mug/glass.
Stir until well mixed and add ice cubes.
Tropical Buttered Rum
12 oz Brewed Arabica Coffee ( Room Temp)
1/8 Teaspoon Rum extract
1/8 Teaspoon Butter extract
2 Packets Raw Sugar
1 Tablespoon Half & Half Cream
Lava Chocolate Sipper
12 oz Brewed Arabica Coffee ( Room Temp)
1 Teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 Packets Raw Sugar
1 Tablespoon Half & Half Cream
TIPS:
* Adjust recipes to fit your own taste
*Substitute Columbian, Instant Expresso,
and French Roast Coffees
*Substitute white sugar, brown sugar, artificial sweeteners
* Substitute pieces of chocolate mint flavored candy 4 mint
* Substitute pieces of dark or milk chocolate candy 4
Caramel Chocolate & Lava Chocolate
*Substitute coffee creamer for cream
*Use Vanilla extract if desire French Vanilla
I visited a new Garden Center last year.
I requested hot coffee to drink while
I shopped. The clerk said they only carried
locally sourced organic cold brew coffee
This stuff was fantastic but strong. I had
a mild case of "coffee jitters." This was
probably because I drink light to
medium roasted coffee often.
It's relaxing to sit on my porch on a hot
day drinking my own "DIY" ( Do It Yourself)
cold brewed coffee. I hope this blog inspires
others to try to make their own cold brew
or iced coffee.
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