Honey Cold Brew

Jul 29, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Honey Cold Brew in a glass on an oak table

A refreshing iced cold brew coffee lightly sweetened with honey and topped with creamy half-and-half.

Prep 2 min

Cook —

Total 2 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

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)honey
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.
Pour cold brew coffee and honey over the ice; stir well to combine.
Top with half-and-half, stir gently, and serve immediately.

Tips

Use more or less honey to adjust sweetness to your preference. For a dairy-free version, substitute half-and-half with coconut or oat milk.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make honey cold brew?

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

Can I make honey cold brew ahead?

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

A refreshing iced cold brew coffee lightly sweetened with honey and topped with creamy half-and-half.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

110 Calories / serving

3.6g Fat

19.5g Carbs

1.3g Protein

18.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~110 cal · 4g fat · 20g carbs · 1g protein · 19g sugar

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

Per serving · 110 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 21 min·1.2 mi·~2450 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 15 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
Moderate cycling 11 min·2.2 mi
Swimming laps 15 min
Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
Stair climbing 10 min·~900 steps
Dancing 18 min
Bodyweight circuit training 11 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 26 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.