Delicious Brown Sugar Iced Coffee

Your new go-to for a perfectly sweet and invigorating coffee experience at home. This simple recipe ensures you can enjoy a gourmet-style iced coffee without the coffee shop price tag.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 1 serving

Course: Beverage, Coffee

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Brown Sugar Syrup

1/4 cup Water For dissolving the brown sugar.
1/2 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar This is the star, providing that wonderful caramel-like sweetness.
2 tablespoons Hot Water To help finish dissolving the brown sugar syrup.

Iced Coffee Assembly

1 cup Strong Brewed Coffee, chilled Espresso or a strong drip coffee works best. Make sure it's fully cooled.
1 cup Milk (your choice) Whole milk, almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk all work wonderfully.
Plenty Ice Cubes to fill your glass.

Optional Toppings

Whipped cream
Sprinkle of cinnamon
Extra drizzle of brown sugar syrup

Equipment

Small Saucepan
Tall glass

Method

Make the Brown Sugar Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the 1/4 cup of water and 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Do not boil.
1/4 cup Water, 1/2 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
Infuse the Flavor: Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully stir in the 2 tablespoons of hot water. This helps to create a slightly thinner, more pourable syrup and intensifies the brown sugar flavor. Set the syrup aside to cool slightly while you prepare the coffee. You'll have extra syrup, which can be stored for future use!
2 tablespoons Hot Water
Assemble Your Iced Coffee: Grab your favorite tall glass. Fill it generously with ice cubes.
Plenty Ice Cubes
Add the Coffee: Pour the 1 cup of chilled strong brewed coffee over the ice.
1 cup Strong Brewed Coffee, chilled
Sweeten to Taste: Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of your freshly made brown sugar syrup over the coffee. You can add more or less depending on your personal preference for sweetness. Stir gently to combine.
Add Creaminess: Pour in 1 cup of your chosen milk.
1 cup Milk (your choice)
Final Stir and Enjoy: Stir everything together one last time until well combined. If desired, top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or an extra drizzle of brown sugar syrup for an extra decadent touch. Serve immediately.
Whipped cream, Sprinkle of cinnamon, Extra drizzle of brown sugar syrup

Notes

The homemade brown sugar syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The assembled iced coffee is best enjoyed immediately.