- The weather's heating up.
So we're gonna cool it down with three iced coffee drinks
that'll keep you energized and refreshed all summer long.
A strong iced coffee at your fingertips
is one of the most satisfying moments on a hot day.
Couple that with a sweet cold foam on top
and you have the perfect drink.
We're gonna make a vanilla sweet cream cold brew.
I'll start by making the cold brew.
I like making this overnight so that the coffee brews
while I'm sleeping.
I'm gonna grind up one and a half cups
of coarsely ground coffee beans.
I'm just using a dark roast here
because I really like the flavor of it
but try to stick to something a little more medium to dark
'cause it just feels more robust in the cold brew.
Pour it into a jar with six cups of water.
You can adjust the strength of coffee as you prefer.
But cold brew is not only more concentrated,
it tends to be less acidic than regular brewed coffee.
I also find it to be really smooth and slightly sweet,
making it super refreshing.
So, once you pour in the water, just go ahead
and take a spoon and press the coffee grounds down
so it's fully hydrated.
So I make a big jug
like this for the weekend and enjoy as needed.
Weekends tend to be packed for us.
So extra coffee is always welcome.
I brew this in the fridge for 12 hours
and then whenever we're ready to enjoy, just plunge it down
and strain it into a cup and enjoy.
This cold brew is good but let's take it to the next level
and we're gonna add some vanilla sweet foam on top.
Sweet cream or cold foam is just a creamy frosty milk
that's poured on top of cold brew or an ice drink.
You guys have probably guessed.
I'm making Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew.
Okay, so I have half a cup of half and half here.
It's just an even mixture of half cream and half milk
and we'll just mix it with a sprinkling of sugar
and a squeeze of vanilla bean paste
to really enhance that vanilla flavor.
And then with my milk frothing wand I'll just whip it up.
If you don't have one, you can just use this Mason jar
right here, put a lid on it and shake it up vigorously
until you get tiny bubbles.
But I find this to be easier.
Pour it right on top of the cold brew
and we have a delicious coffee treat that'll last us
through the whole day.
Those warm summer memories of sitting by the fire
with friends, roasting sweet marshmallows
and making those chocolatey gooey s'mores can last forever
with this s'mores frappuccino.
So let's first pull our espresso shot.
I'm just using an espresso pod here
but you can use whatever coffee tool you have
whether it's a Vietnamese coffee filter, a mocha pot,
whatever works best for you.
So, once we have our espresso shot,
let's blend everything together.
I filled my blender cup with ice already
and then I'm gonna add some marshmallow fluff
that you can find at Whole Foods here.
And this is like a healthier kind without all the additives.
Condensed milk, this helps to thicken and sweeten it up.
Two teaspoons of cocoa powder, half of a graham cracker
to give it that nutty, grahammy taste.
Milk our espresso and let's give it a whirl.
This frappuccino is a creamy consistency.
It's not too icy, which is what we want.
Now to dress the cup.
I like to drizzle a little bit of chocolate syrup
on the sides of the cup, just twirling it
and then adding a dollop of that marshmallow cream
or marshmallow fluff at the bottom
so it mixes with the frappuccino beautifully with every sip.
Now we'll pour in our frappuccino
and top it with some whipped cream.
And then depending on how decadent you want this
you can add another drizzle of chocolate syrup
and another sprinkling of graham cracker crumbs.
(laughing)
You get a little bit of the marshmallow cream in there
with the chocolatey nuttiness of a s'mores.
Oh my gosh, this is summer in a cup.
Nothing is more popular than the Iced Caramel Macchiato
at Starbucks.
The sweet creamy caramel sauce
with an ice cold milky coffee.
It's their best selling drink.
It's really, it's their number one drink in the summer.
I'm boiling a quarter cup of sugar
and then a quarter cup of water
with a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
So I have enough for a few days.
I'll simmer in a pan just until it starts to bubble
and then I'll just pour it into my jar and let it cool.
A vanilla simple syrup.
Now we're gonna add some at the bottom of our cup,
fill it with ice, top it with milk,
add in our shot of espresso.
Another drizzle of caramel right on top, stir it up.
And this is how simple it is
to make the caramel macchiato.
Save those $5 and make it yourself.
This is really good.
So, put out that tip jar
because you are gonna be the resident barista this summer
and I just saved you a bunch of money.
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And I will see you guys next time.
Bye.