Seed Oil Free Herbal Iced Coffee with Fresh Herbs

Cold coffee drinks from cafés and coffee shops are often made with flavored syrups that rely on mystery ingredients and processed sweeteners, but this version keeps everything refreshingly clean. The herb simple syrup is made from scratch with just water, sugar, and fresh herbs — mint, basil, or rosemary — so you know exactly what's going into your glass. Seed oils have a way of sneaking into commercial creamers and bottled coffee drinks, but whole milk or a straightforward dairy-free alternative keeps this one completely clear of that concern. Steeping the herbs in the warm syrup for up to 30 minutes coaxes out a beautifully fragrant, lightly tinted liquid that makes the whole drink feel a little fancy without any extra effort. The result is a tall, ice-cold glass of coffee that's floral, subtly sweet, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing that makes you want to sit outside and take your time. It's also endlessly customizable depending on which herb you reach for, so you can make it your own every single time.

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