Toasted Coconut Cold Brew Iced Coffee Food

TOASTED COCONUT COLD-BREW ICED COFFEE

Steps:

• Make the toasted coconut syrup:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
• 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.
• 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:
• 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
• Toasted coconut syrup can be made 7 days ahead; store in an airtight container and chill.

COCONUT COLD BREW COFFEE

Steps:

• Place coffee and coconut in large bowl, jar, or pot. Slowly pour in 8 cups cool water and stir very gently until grounds are just moistened. Cover and chill 24 hours.
• Strain coffee grounds through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring glass or bowl. Discard grinds. Line sieve with a coffee filter and add as much coffee as will fit. Strain gradually into a 1-qt. airtight container or jar, adding more coffee as space is available until all the coffee has been added. Allow grounds to sit in strainer and continue to drip 20 minutes.
• To serve, pour 1/2 cup coffee into an ice-filled glass; add ½ cup milk and 1 tsp. maple syrup and stir to combine.
• Do Ahead
• Cold brew (without milk and maple syrup) can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

COLD BREW WITH COCONUT ICE CUBES

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine coffee grounds and 2 ¼ cups cold water. Stir to combine. Cover and set aside at room temperature for at least 12 hours.
• Meanwhile, make coconut ice cubes. Preheat oven to 350 and spread coconut onto a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven and toast until golden, stirring occasionally, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
• In a measuring cup, combine sweetened condensed milk, 2 ½ cups warm water, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
• Divide among two 15-cube, 15-ounce capacity silicone ice cube tray. Divide coconut among cubes.
• Transfer to freezer and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Strain the coffee twice through a sieve lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth.
• Pour the strained coffee into a large pitcher. Add remaining 2 ¼ cups cold water.
• Divide among glasses and serve with ice cubes.

COCONUT COLD-BREW LATTE

Steps:

• Place coffee grounds in a clean glass container. Pour hot water over grounds; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours. (The longer the coffee sits, the stronger the flavor.), Meanwhile, for coconut simple syrup, in a small saucepan, bring water, sugar and coconut to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Strain and discard coconut. Cool completely., Strain coffee through a fine mesh sieve; discard grounds. Strain coffee again through a coffee filter; discard grounds. Store coffee in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For each serving, fill a large glass with ice. Add 1 cup cold brewed coffee and 4 tablespoons coconut syrup; stir. Top with coconut milk.