Description
Witch’s Brew Iced Coffee is a flavorful and aromatic cold brew coffee infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and nutmeg. Enhanced with creamy hazelnut creamer and a touch of vanilla extract, this iced coffee punch is perfect for a refreshing, spiced beverage to enjoy over ice any time of year.
Ingredients
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Cold Brew Coffee Base
- 7 cups Dunkin’ Donuts Cold Brew Coffee
- 4 cups cold water (divided)
- 1 package (2 coffee packs) cold brew coffee
Spices
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 6 whole star anise
- 1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
Flavorings and Creamer
- 1/2 cup hazelnut creamer
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Coffee and Water: In a large pitcher, add 4 cups of cold water and 1 package (2 coffee packs) of cold brew coffee. This forms the base for the spiced cold brew.
- Add Spices and Steep Overnight: Add 5 cinnamon sticks, 1 tablespoon whole cloves, 6 whole star anise, and 1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg to the cold brew mixture. Cover and let it steep overnight to infuse the coffee with warm, aromatic spices.
- Remove Coffee Packs and Strain Spices: In the morning, remove the cold brew coffee packs. Then strain the coffee through a fine mesh strainer to remove all the whole spices, ensuring a smooth beverage.
- Add Remaining Water: Pour the strained cold brew back into the pitcher and add the remaining 3 cups of cold water to dilute it to desired strength for serving.
- Add Creamer and Vanilla: Stir in 1/2 cup hazelnut creamer and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to add creaminess and a subtle sweetness to the spiced cold brew.
- Serve: Pour the Witch’s Brew Iced Coffee over ice and enjoy this refreshing, spiced iced coffee punch.
Notes
- Steeping the spices overnight is crucial to maximize flavor infusion.
- Adjust the amount of hazelnut creamer to your taste preferences for creaminess.
- Use fresh nutmeg for the best aromatic impact.
- This recipe can be prepared in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Serve the iced coffee immediately after adding ice for best refreshment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (approximately 10 ounces)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
