You’ll love the refreshing pick-me-up from this Chocolate Iced Coffee! It’s never been easier to make this popular drink at home.

Chocolate Cold Brew Coffee

I remember when I first tried cold brew last summer, it was the perfect chilly drink for the hot afternoon. Iced cold brew coffee, topped off with coconut milk. YUM.

This version is all about the chocolate. And it couldn’t be easier to make, with chocolate simple syrup and all the fixin’s!

INGREDIENTS

iced coffee

• 16 oz cold brew coffee (for best results, brew coffee the night before and chill in fridge)
• 2 teaspoons homemade chocolate simple syrup (or more to taste)
• 2 tablespoon chocolate sauce/syrup (such as Hershey’s), divided
• 1 cup ice
• Creamer, as desired
• whipped topping, couple dollops
• ½ cup chocolate chips, divided

for homemade chocolate simple syrup

• ½ cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

For Homemade Chocolate Simple Syrup:

• Add sugar, water, and cocoa powder to a small pan.
• Cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture reaches a boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. 
• Allow to cool. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

For Chocolate Iced Coffee:

• Stir homemade chocolate simple syrup into coffee.
• Drizzle (Hershey’s) chocolate syrup/sauce around inside of 2 glasses (see photo).
• Add plenty of ice to glasses.
• Pour coffee to fill glasses.
• Add creamer to taste.
• Top with additional chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate chips, as desired.

I love to brew up coffee while I’m meal prepping for the week. I let it cool and pop it in the fridge to chill. That way I have fresh, ice-cold brew coffee at home, whenever I want!

You can customize it however you enjoy cold brew. I’ve been loving this chocolate version, and it’s super simple to whip up.

I mean, how can you say no to such a fun cold brew?!

HANDY TOOLS TO MAKE THIS CHOCOLATE ICED COFFEE:

• cold brewing pitcher – easy to use, slim pitcher fits nicely in the refrigerator
• glass mugs – handles, lids and straws for easy travel and easy to clean

I love this new chocolate version of my favorite coffee drink. It’s a quick & easy way to create an simple, everyday indulgence for yourself. I love to sip one in the early afternoon, during “quiet time” with the kids. I know I always have a pitcher in the fridge, and can pour out a tasty cold brew at a moment’s notice.

FAQs

What can you add to iced coffee?

You can always buy a flavor syrup from your grocery store or favorite coffee shop.  However, some things you may already have at home to make a great drink would be coconut water, vanilla ice cream, sweetened condensed milk, coffee ice cubes, or spices (pumpkin spice latte, anyone?).

Can you make iced coffee with hot water?

You absolutely can brew regular coffee and then pour it over ice.  Brew your coffee with hot water, sweeten to your liking and then add ice! Voila!!

How do you make a good iced coffee at home?

It’s perfect for entertaining! Have a few girlfriends over, and everyone can customize their own cold brew with fun creamers, toppings, and cute straws. Enjoy on the patio and r…e…l…a…x!

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