Five Make-at-Home Coffee Shop Drinks

Wouldn't it be great if you could make your own coffee shop drinks at home? Nearly every coffee shop drink can be made at home, from lattes to cold brew and blended drinks.

Make Smooth, Tasty Cold Brew at Home

Cold brew uses a higher ratio of coffee to water than drip coffee. Grind 8 ounces of coffee coarsely. Mix the coffee with 8 cups of water and put it in a large container. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, strain the grains slowly with cheesecloth. You’ll end up with a rich, smooth cold brew.

Make Your Own Simple Syrup

The pump containers in coffee shops are filled with flavored simple syrup, which is just an easy-to-make mixture of 1 part sugar and 1 part water. Mix 1 part sugar and 1 part water and heat until the sugar dissolves. Allow for cooling. You can add herbs, vanilla or cinnamon. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Make a Cold Brew Iced Latte

Mix 1/2 cup of your cold brew with 1 cup milk (can use almond or soy). Add simple syrup to taste. Two to three tablespoons are sweet enough for most.

Try a Lightened Frozen Mochaccino

Put two to three ice cubes in a blender along with 1/2 cup of cold brew. Add maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and a dash of vanilla extract. Blend and enjoy.

Add Sugar and Spice With a Honey-Cinnamon Iced Latte

Instead of sugar-based simple syrup, sweeten this latte with cinnamon and honey. Heat 3/4 cups of honey with two or three cinnamon sticks. Allow to cool and mix with 1/2 cup cold brew and 1/2 cup water. Pour over ice.

When mixing cold brew with dairy milk, nut milk or water, a 1-to-1 ratio usually produces the tastiest results. If you’re blending your drink, three ice cubes are equal to about 1/2 cup of water.

If you like your coffee hot, then simply dilute the cold brew with your favorite dairy or alternative milk, add simple syrup, and you’ve got a delicious hot latte. No more daily coffee shop visits. Schedule a tour to see our Cypress, Texas, apartments and enjoy.