Cold brew has become the go-to drink to reach for when you need a quick pick-me-up, and it’s easy to see why. Equal parts refreshing, energizing and customizable, cold brew is a drink that can match any coffee fan’s taste buds with ease.
With Starbucks® Cold Brew Concentrates, available in both single-serve and multi-serve formats, it’s easier than ever to enjoy the cold brew taste you love at home. We’ll show you three different ways to dress up your cold brew so your cup is never boring, but always delicious.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Ingredients per recipe listed below.
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How to Make
COLD BREW 3 WAYS PART 1 - COLD BREW LEMONADE
PREP TIME: 10 MINS
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
What You'll Need
8 oz of Starbucks® Multi-Serve Cold Brew Concentrate or 1 pod of Single-Serve Starbucks® Cold Brew Concentrate
4 oz sparkling water
4 oz homemade lemonade (recipe below) or store-bought lemonade
Lemon slice, for garnish
For Lemonade
¼ cup white sugar
2 cups still water
2 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
How To Make Homemade Lemonade
1. Begin by making homemade lemonade. In a small pot, combine sugar and ¼ cup of water. Stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved into simple syrup. After about 5 minutes, remove from heat and let cool completely.
2. In a pitcher or large jar, add remaining water, the simple syrup and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Store lemonade in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to 7 days.
How To Make Cold Brew Lemonade
1. For each serving, pour 8 oz of Starbucks® Multi-Serve Cold Brew Concentrate into a glass over ice, combine with 4 oz of sparkling water and stir. If using Starbucks® Single-Serve Cold Brew Concentrate, pour 1 pod into a glass over ice, combine with 8 oz of water and stir.”
2. Pour 4 oz of lemonade in the glass of cold brew. Garnish with a lemon slice. Serve and enjoy!
COLD BREW 3 WAYS PART 2 - GRAPEFRUIT BASIL COLD BREW
PREP TIME: 15 MINS
MAKES 1 SERVING
What You'll Need
½ Tbsp Grapefruit Basil Simple Syrup (recipe below)
2 oz Starbucks® Cold Brew Concentrate
2 oz tonic water
Ice
Grapefruit Basil Syrup
1 oz water
1 oz grapefruit juice
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Zest of 1 small grapefruit
Grapefruit slices, for garnish
Basil, for garnish
How To Make
1. Begin by combining all grapefruit basil syrup ingredients in a small saucepan. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
2. Strain the syrup into an airtight container. If making ahead, you can keep the syrup refrigerated for up to 1 month.
3. Combine Starbucks® Cold Brew Concentrate and 1 Tbsp grapefruit basil simple syrup tonic water over ice and stir.
4. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and basil then enjoy!
COLD BREW 3 WAYS PART 3 - CHERRY COLD BREW
PREP TIME: 5 MINS
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
What You'll Need
4 oz Starbucks® Cold Brew Concentrate
2 Tbsp maraschino cherry juice
4 oz tonic water
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
How To Make
1. Stir together Starbucks® Cold Brew Concentrate, maraschino cherry juice and ice.
2. Top with tonic water and garnish with a maraschino cherry. Enjoy!
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