Easy Iced Brown Sugar Coffee Recipe

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​This is the Best Brown Sugar Iced Coffee Recipe!

This brown sugar iced coffee recipe delivers an unparalleled combination of rich flavors and refreshing indulgence. The brown sugar brings a deep, caramelized sweetness that complements the boldness of the coffee.

Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or new to the beverage, this delicious drink will leave you satisfied and wanting to make it over and over again.

Ingredients for this Brown Sugar Iced Coffee Recipe

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• Freshly Brewed Coffee: Coffee will be the main ingredient so make sure you use a high-quality brand that you enjoy having the best coffee flavor.
• Brown Sugar: You can use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar if you want. Darker brown sugar will give you a little more of a molasses depth of flavor.
• Ice Cubes: Use good tasting water to make the ice cubes so it doesn’t ruin your drink when it melts.
• Half-and-Half: is half milk and half cream, the perfect creamer for this iced coffee drink.
• Pinch of Cinnamon: This is completely optional but does add the perfect flavor boost. There are plenty of other flavors you can try as well!

How to Make this Brown Sugar Iced Coffee Recipe

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1. Put your brown sugar in an empty cup and add a little cinnamon as well if you’d like.
2. Brew your fresh hot coffee over the brown sugar so that the sugar dissolves. Give it a good stir and allow it to cool down to room temperature before pouring it in a tall glass.
3. Top with ice and the half and half, stir again, and enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Pour all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and give it a shake to give the iced coffee an extra chilled feel.
• To help the brown sugar dissolve and combine even easier, try using this Homemade Brown Sugar Syrup Recipe. It’s essentially a brown sugar simple syrup that has a great molasses-y flavor.
• Make sure the coffee is fresh and use medium-low heat when brewing so you don’t burn it. Using a French press or Nespresso machine is a very safe way if you don’t have a coffee maker.

Why You Need to Make this Recipe!

• This simple recipe is very easy to make and is the perfect pick for coffee lovers everywhere to add to their morning coffee routine!
• Skip the trip to a coffee shop and make this homemade version instead.
• It only a requires a few easy ingredients that you can easily grab at the grocery store.
• You can customize or substitute any ingredient that you want.

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

What Ingredient Substitutions Can I Make for the Brown Sugar Iced Coffee Recipe?

• Instead of Freshly Brewed Coffee: You could use shots of espresso from an espresso maker (turning it into a latte), instant coffee, or cold brew coffee.
• Instead of Half-and-Half: You can use heavy cream for a richer mouthfeel, or whole milk or non-fat milk for a lighter drink. Plant-based options such as almond milk, soy milk, or creamy oat milk work great as well.

What Different Flavors Can I Try?

• Add a few drops of vanilla extract or a few pumps of vanilla syrup into your coffee. Just know that if you use vanilla syrup, your drink will be extra sweetened so maybe use less brown sugar.
• Add pumpkin spice seasonings and cinnamon sticks for a fun and festive version during the holidays.
• Mix in some cocoa powder and make this perfect drink into a brown sugar iced mocha.

Can I Make this Brown Sugar Latte Hot?

You absolutely can! Making this drink warm is a great way to enjoy it during the colder winter months. To make this drink hot, simply avoid using the ice, then heat and froth the half-and-half with a milk frother.

How to Store Leftover Iced Coffee

To store this drink and save it for later, all you’ll need to do is strain it from the ice and put it in an airtight container such as a mason jar. It should last for 3 or 4 days in the fridge.

Easy Brown Sugar Iced Coffee Recipe

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