Dive into the world of craft coffee with this homemade Honey Almondmilk Nitro Cold Brew. Inspired by the popular Starbucks beverage, this recipe brings the coffeehouse experience to your kitchen. Cold brew coffee, known for its smooth and less acidic profile, is the star of this drink. The cold brew is infused with nitrogen to create a creamy, cascading effect reminiscent of a freshly poured stout beer.
The magic happens when we combine this velvety nitro cold brew with the natural sweetness of honey and the nutty creaminess of almond milk. This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee, coarsely ground, and steeped for 16 hours to extract maximum flavor. The result is a perfectly balanced, refreshing, and indulgent coffee drink that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this Honey Almondmilk Nitro Cold Brew! Here's why you'll adore this recipe:
- Barista-quality at home: Create a coffeehouse favorite in your own kitchen
- Smooth and creamy: The nitrogen infusion gives a silky mouthfeel
- Perfectly balanced: The honey sweetness complements the coffee's natural flavors
- Dairy-free delight: Almond milk makes it creamy without dairy
- Customizable: Easily adjust the sweetness and creaminess to your liking
Honey Almondmilk Nitro Cold Brew
Equipment
- Large jar for steeping
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Whipped cream dispenser
- Nitrogen chargers
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Ice cubes
- Nitrogen charger for whipped cream dispenser
Instructions
- In a large jar, combine the ground coffee with cold water. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are wet.
- Cover and refrigerate for 16 hours to steep.
- Strain the cold brew through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth. Discard the grounds.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey until it's easily pourable. Do not overheat.
- In a large measuring cup or pitcher, combine the strained cold brew with the warm honey. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Pour the sweetened cold brew into a whipped cream dispenser. Charge with nitrogen according to the dispenser's instructions.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice. Shake the dispenser well, then dispense the nitro cold brew into the glasses.
- Top each glass with a 1/4 cup of almond milk. Serve immediately and enjoy the cascading effect!
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