Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew Recipe: The Perfect Summer Treat

Homemade honey almond milk cold brew is the perfect sweet pick-me-up on a hot day.

There’s nothing quite like a smooth and refreshing cold brew. On a hot day, it cools you down and peps you up in equal measure. 

There are plenty of ways to make your cold brew into something special, from cold foam to flavored syrups. If you’re looking for a non-dairy option with no shortage of compelling flavors, allow me to suggest this recipe for Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew Coffee.

How To Make Almond Milk Cold Brew 

Making this cold brew coffee drink can be as easy or as involved as you want. Start with storebought ingredients to keep it simple or go all homemade for the most control over your flavor profile. I’ve included instructions below for how to make your own cold brew coffee and your own almond milk.

Step-By-Step Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew Recipe

Now that your ingredients are bought or made, assembling your cold coffee drink is a piece of cake – which, incidentally, would pair deliciously with this recipe!

Step 1: Mix Honey And Water

Combine the honey and hot water in a small pitcher or measuring cup and stir to dissolve. To make a vegan version of this drink, sweeten it with maple syrup, date syrup, or agave nectar instead of honey.

Step 2: Add The Remaining Ingredients

Add the cold brew coffee and almond milk to the honey water and stir to combine. For a nut-free version, use oat milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.

Step 3: Pour Over Ice And Serve

Add a handful of ice cubes or coffee ice cubes to a chilled serving glass. Pour the mixture of coffee, almond milk, and honey over the ice. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

How To Make Cold Brew Coffee

Buying cold brew or cold brew concentrate is easy, but making cold brew at home allows you to customize the flavor profile by choosing your own specialty coffee beans. And it doesn’t require any special gear or skills – just patience. I like to use a single-origin bean with notes of chocolate, nuts, and ripe fruit for this drink.

Here’s how to make cold brew concentrate:

1. Grind 1 cup of your chosen coffee beans to a coarse grind.
2. Combine the ground coffee with 4 cups of cold water in a Mason jar or French press, ensuring all the grounds are saturated.
3. Let steep for 12 to 24 hours.
4. Strain out the coffee grounds, and you’re done!

This concentrate should be diluted before drinking. To get the 8 ounces of cold brew required for this recipe, combine 3 ounces of the concentrate with 5 ounces of cold water.

Your homemade cold brew concentrate will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge, and you’ll have plenty left over to try other cold beverages like an Irish cream cold brew, pumpkin cream cold brew, cold brew Old Fashioned, or a cold brew coffee martini.

How To Make Homemade Almond Milk

Just as with making your own cold brew, making almond milk gives you much more control over the final product. And if you’ve ever made nut milk before, you know that it tastes much fresher, creamier, and more delicious than the versions found in stores. Here’s how to do it:

1. Soak one cup of raw almonds in enough cool water to cover for 24 hours, then rinse and drain.
2. Add the soaked almonds, 2 cups of fresh water, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Optionally, add a few drops of vanilla extract.
3. Blend at high speed until you get a creamy consistency, roughly 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag or a strainer lined with cheesecloth.

This almond milk doesn’t have the preservatives of a commercial version, so expect it to last no more than a week in the fridge.

Final Thoughts

This cold brew coffee with almond milk is the perfect refreshing sweet treat to make at home. If you use storebought ingredients, you can put it together even faster than you can hit the drive-thru at your local coffee shop. Or opt for the all-homemade version, which delivers a rich and flavorful experience that Starbucks can’t even approach. Either way, you’ll be cool and caffeinated!