How to Use Cold Brew Coffee in Recipes (Beyond Just Drinking It)

Cold brew isn’t just a smooth way to caffeinate — it’s also an ingredient with serious range. Its bold flavor, low acidity, and subtle sweetness make it perfect for both sweet and savory recipes. If you’ve ever wondered what else you can do with cold brew, this guide is for you.

🥞 1. Cold Brew Pancake Syrup

Reduce cold brew with a little sugar and vanilla extract to create a rich, coffee-infused syrup perfect for pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Want to level it up? Use our French Toast Cold Brew for extra flavor layering.

🍫 2. Cold Brew Mocha Smoothies

Toss cold brew, a frozen banana, a scoop of cocoa powder, and oat milk into a blender. Add a spoonful of almond butter and you’ve got a chocolate-coffee breakfast that fuels your morning. Try it with Chocolate Raspberry for fruity richness.

🍨 3. Coffee Ice Cream Topping

Drizzle cold brew over vanilla ice cream — or better yet, reduce it with a bit of brown sugar to make a quick cold brew caramel. Perfect for pairing with Creme Brulee Cold Brew or Snickerdoodle.

🍞 4. Cold Brew in Baked Goods

Swap brewed coffee for cold brew in recipes for brownies, cakes, or banana bread. It’ll intensify the chocolate or spice notes without making the batter too acidic.

🍹 5. Cold Brew Cocktails

Cold brew and booze are best friends. Mix with Irish cream, spiced rum, or a splash of amaretto over ice. Shake with a bit of sweetened cream for a super-smooth nightcap. Our Irish Cream and Amaretto Royale flavors were made for this.

Pro Tips:

• Use cold brew concentrate for stronger flavor in recipes

• Don’t boil cold brew — it’s better reduced slowly or added at the end

• Freeze extra cold brew into ice cubes for use in shakes and sauces

Cold brew isn’t just a drink — it’s an ingredient. With the right roast and a little creativity, you can work its bold, smooth flavor into all kinds of dishes. Start experimenting with any of our flavored brews, or stick to a bold classic like Buzzed when you want the flavor to punch through.