Brown Sugar Cold Brew

Sep 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Brown Sugar Cold Brew in a glass on an oak patio table

A smooth iced cold brew coffee sweetened with brown sugar syrup and topped with half-and-half for a creamy finish.

Prep 2 min

Cook —

Total 2 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

8.0 fl oz (240.0 ml)ready-to-drink cold brew coffee
½ fl oz (15.0 ml)brown sugar syrup
1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)half-and-half
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice

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Instructions

Fill a 16 oz glass with ice.
Add cold brew coffee and brown sugar syrup; stir well.
Top with half-and-half and serve.

Tips

Use homemade brown sugar syrup (equal parts brown sugar and water) for fresher taste. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less syrup.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make brown sugar cold brew?

Plan on 2 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make brown sugar cold brew ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, for up to 2 days; add fresh ice just before serving.

How do I make brown sugar cold brew dairy-free?

Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.

A smooth iced cold brew coffee sweetened with brown sugar syrup and topped with half-and-half for a creamy finish.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

92 Calories / serving

3.6g Fat

14.1g Carbs

1.2g Protein

13.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~92 cal · 4g fat · 14g carbs · 1g protein · 13g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 92 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 17 min·1.0 mi·~2000 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 12 min·0.6 mi·~1200 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 13 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
Dancing 15 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 21 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.