Honey Free Herbal Iced Coffee with Fresh Herbs
This iced coffee feels like something you'd order at a specialty café, but it comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of fresh ingredients. The real star is the herb-infused simple syrup — made by steeping fresh mint, basil, or rosemary in a warm sugar syrup until it turns fragrant and beautifully aromatic. Because the sweetener is made from scratch using plain granulated sugar, there's no need to worry about store-bought syrups that often sneak in honey or other sweeteners you'd rather avoid. The cooled coffee pours over ice alongside a splash of whole milk or your favorite dairy-free alternative, making it easy to customize for almost any preference. Each sip is cool, lightly sweet, and layered with a herbal brightness that feels genuinely refreshing rather than overpowering. It's the kind of drink that makes a slow morning or a warm afternoon feel like a small occasion worth savoring.
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2 servings
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk or dairy free milk
- 2 cups ice cubes
For the herb simple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves (or fresh basil or fresh rosemary sprigs)
For serving
- 2 fresh herb sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the fresh mint (or your chosen herb) to the hot syrup and press the leaves gently with a spoon to submerge them. Let steep for 20–30 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and lightly tinted.
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