Coarsely ground coffee is steeped in water overnight to make this homemade cold brew you can sweeten with simple syrup and serve over ice.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Calories
199 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place coffee beans in a French press or large measuring cup; pour in 2 cups water. Let coffee steep, 8 hours to overnight.
Step 2
Combine remaining 2 cups water and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer until sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour syrup into a container and transfer to the refrigerator.
Step 3
Strain coffee using the French press plunger or through a coffee filter in a fine-mesh strainer. Pour 1/2 cup coffee into a glass of ice; sweeten with simple syrup.
