Macadamia Free Herbal Iced Coffee with Fresh Herbs
Cold brew season just got a serious upgrade. This refreshing iced coffee leans on a homemade herb simple syrup — steeped with fresh mint, basil, or rosemary — to deliver a floral, garden-fresh twist that no bottled coffee drink can replicate. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and the steeping process pulls out every bit of fragrance from the herbs before they're strained away, leaving behind a clean, aromatic sweetness. Strong brewed coffee poured over ice, a splash of milk, and a drizzle of that syrup is genuinely all it takes to feel like you're sitting at a fancy café. Because every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, beautiful flavors. Garnish with a fresh herb sprig if you want to make it look as good as it tastes, which honestly takes about three seconds.
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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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