A simple recipe for mixing cold brew coffee concentrate with lemonade to create a balanced, caffeinated summer drink.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:2 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:2 min
Yield:1 serving
Category:Beverage
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup cold brew coffee concentrate
1 cup prepared lemonade (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup cold water or sparkling water (optional, for dilution)
Ice cubes
Lemon slices, for garnish
Mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Gather all ingredients: cold brew concentrate, lemonade, ice, and optional water.
In a tall glass, add ice cubes to fill the glass about three-quarters full.
Pour 1/2 cup of cold brew concentrate over the ice.
Pour 1/2 cup of lemonade into the glass.
If you prefer a less intense flavor, add 1/4 cup of cold water or sparkling water now.
Stir the mixture gently until combined.
Taste the drink; if you desire more coffee flavor, add more cold brew concentrate in small amounts. If you want it sweeter or tarter, add more lemonade.
Garnish the drink with a lemon slice and a mint sprig before serving immediately.
Notes
For a sweeter drink, use lemonade that already contains sweetener. If using tart homemade lemonade, consider adding 1 teaspoon of simple syrup to the mixture.
This recipe uses a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to lemonade. Adjust this ratio based on the strength of your cold brew and your preference for coffee intensity.
Do not add milk or creamer, as the acidity of the lemonade may cause dairy to curdle.