Lemongrass Coconut Cold Brew with Condensed Milk
A refreshing cold brew with tropical lemongrass and creamy coconut-condensed milk swirl
April 20, 2025
Love tropical flavors in your coffee? This Vietnamese-Thai inspired cold brew combines aromatic lemongrass with smooth coffee and a luxurious coconut-condensed milk swirl. It's like a beach vacation in your glass!
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just steep your favorite medium-dark roast coffee with fresh lemongrass overnight, then serve over ice with a generous drizzle of coconut-infused condensed milk. Perfect for hot summer days or whenever you need a taste of the tropics.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:
- Unique tropical twist on classic Vietnamese coffee
- Make-ahead friendly - prep the night before
- Perfectly balanced sweet and creamy with herbal notes
- Refreshingly different from standard iced coffee drinks
Lemongrass Coconut Cold Brew with Condensed Milk
A refreshing cold brew with tropical lemongrass and creamy coconut-condensed milk swirl
Cold Brew Coffee, Lemongrass Coffee, Vietnamese Coffee, Thai Coffee, Coconut Coffee, Iced Coffee
Equipment
- Large jar or cold brew maker
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, bruised and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Combine ground coffee and chopped lemongrass in a large jar or cold brew maker
- Add cold filtered water and stir gently
- Cover and refrigerate for 12-15 hours
- Strain the cold brew through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and coconut cream until smooth
- Fill glasses with ice and pour cold brew coffee
- Drizzle with coconut-condensed milk mixture to taste
- Stir before drinking and enjoy
Pro Tips
- Use fresh lemongrass stalks and bruise them well to release more flavor
- Cold brew for at least 12 hours for the smoothest taste
- Store coconut-condensed milk mixture separately for up to a week
- Choose a medium-dark roast coffee for best flavor balance
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Sodium: 65mg, Potassium: 312mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 26g, Calcium: 168mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT12H
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT12H15M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
