MSG Free Herbal Iced Coffee with Fresh Herbs
Cold coffee drinks often rely on flavored syrups loaded with additives and preservatives — this one skips all of that in favor of a homemade herb-infused simple syrup made from nothing but water, sugar, and fresh herbs. Mint is the natural starting point, but basil brings a sweet, almost floral note and rosemary adds something unexpectedly sophisticated, so you can genuinely customize it to your mood. The syrup steeps off the heat, which coaxes out the fragrance without turning bitter, and straining it leaves you with a clean, jewel-toned liquid that looks as good as it tastes. Poured over ice with strong brewed coffee and a splash of milk, the whole drink comes together in a way that feels café-worthy but costs a fraction of the price. Because every ingredient is whole and straightforward — coffee, milk, sugar, fresh herbs — there is no guesswork about what is actually in your glass. It is refreshing, lightly sweet, and just herby enough to make regular iced coffee feel a little boring by comparison.
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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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