Vanilla Cold Brew with Flavored Cold Foam

A smooth vanilla cold brew topped with rich, flavored cold foam made using a simple 3-2-1 method. This café-style drink is easy to make at home and endlessly customizable with your favorite syrups.

Ingredients

For the Coffee

• 1 cup (8–12 oz) cold brew coffee (store-bought or homemade)

• 1–2 tbsp vanilla syrup (adjust to taste)

• Ice cubes

For the Flavored Cold Foam (3-2-1 Method)

• 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream

• 2 tbsp milk (whole or 2% for best stability)

• 1 tbsp flavored syrup
  (Caramel, Salted Caramel, Hazelnut, or Irish Cream)

Optional Toppings

• • Ground cinnamon or cocoa powder

  • Caramel or chocolate sauce

  • Flaky sea salt (especially good with salted caramel)

Instructions

1. Prepare the coffee base
   Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the cold brew and stir in the vanilla syrup until fully combined.

2. Mix the cold foam
   In a small jar or glass, combine the heavy cream, milk, and flavored syrup.

3. Froth the foam
   Use a handheld frother for 30–60 seconds until the mixture doubles in volume and becomes thick and velvety.
   No frother? Shake vigorously in a tightly sealed mason jar.

4. Assemble
   Gently spoon or pour the cold foam over the vanilla cold brew.

5. Garnish
   Finish with your choice of topping for a café-quality presentation.

Tip:
For extra-thick foam, chill your cream and milk before frothing. Cold ingredients produce better texture and longer-lasting foam.