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Cinnamon Cold Brew

Sugar Cinnamon Cold Brew

This brown sugar cinnamon cold brew proves that a genuinely satisfying summer recipe needs nothing beyond pantry staples and a few minutes at the stove. You follow the careful simmer, the fully cooled syrup, and the shake before pouring, and this cinnamon cold brew rivals anything sold at a six-dollar coffee counter. Whether stirred with oat milk or dressed up with a splash of vanilla, this recipe turns a frustrating drive-thru habit into a genuinely better morning routine at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups cold brew coffee
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Glass measuring cup
  • Two tall serving glasses

Method
 

  1. Make the syrup
    You add the water, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to a small saucepan and stir well before turning on the heat.
  2. Simmer
    You bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring for three to five minutes until the sugar fully dissolves, then let it cool completely.
  3. Prep the glasses
    You divide the ice cubes between two tall serving glasses.
  4. Add the sweetness
    You pour the cooled brown sugar cinnamon syrup into each glass over the ice, since hot syrup poured over ice just produces lukewarm cinnamon water.
  5. Pour the coffee
    You pour the cold brew coffee into each glass.
  6. Finish and serve
    You pour the milk into each glass, stir gently, and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Sugar: I use dark or light brown sugar, whichever is on hand.
  • Cinnamon: I use a fresh jar for the best flavor.
  • Coffee: I use chilled cold brew, store-bought or homemade.
  • Milk: I use whatever milk is on hand, including oat or almond milk.
  • Storage: I shake the syrup before each use since the cinnamon settles.