Name: Toasted Coconut Cold-Brew Iced Coffee | Epicurious
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 6 ounces cold brew; Coconut milk (for serving)

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This refreshing drink gets infused with rich coconut flavor in two ways: a nutty, toasted coconut syrup and a creamy coconut milk floater.

Recipe information

Total Time
1 hour
Yield
1 serving

Ingredients

For the toasted coconut syrup:

3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons honey

For the drink:

6 ounces cold brew

Coconut milk (for serving)

Preparation

Make the toasted coconut syrup:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Bring toasted coconut, sugar, honey, and 1/2 cup water to a low boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Step 3
Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl or resealable glass container, pushing down on solids to extract as much syrup as possible. You should have about 1/3 cup.
Make the drink:
Step 4
Fill a glass with ice and add cold brew. Stir in desired amount of syrup (about 2 Tbsp.) Top with a splash of coconut milk.
Do Ahead
Step 5
Toasted coconut syrup can be made 7 days ahead; store in an airtight container and chill.

TagsCold Drink Beverages Iced Coffee Coffee American Coconut Fruit Coconut Milk Breakfast Brunch Dairy Free Nonalcoholic 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead Simmer

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