Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of French Vanilla Iced Coffee with homemade vanilla syrup. This refreshing coffee beverage is perfect for a hot summer day or whenever you crave a delightful pick-me-up.
Ingredients: 1 cup of brewed coffee, cooled. 1/4 cup of milk. 2 tablespoons of homemade vanilla syrup see instructions below. Ice cubes. Whipped cream optional. Vanilla bean or extract optional, for garnish.
Instructions: Put your favorite coffee on ice and wait for it to cool down. Either a French press or a drip coffee maker will work. Put 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a different small saucepan. This is how you make your own vanilla syrup. Split the vanilla bean down the middle and scrape the seeds into the pot. Then add the whole bean. You can also use 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract instead of the bean. Stir the mixture around on medium heat until the sugar is gone. After the sugar is gone, let the syrup cook on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes so it can get a little thicker. Take it off the heat and let it cool all the way down. If you used a vanilla bean, take it out once it's cool. Put ice cubes in a glass until it's about two thirds full. Pour the brewed coffee over the ice after it has cooled down. Add 2 tablespoons of the vanilla syrup you made yourself to the coffee and mix it well. If you think it needs more sweetness, you can add more syrup. Add 1/4 cup of milk to the glass and mix it all together. Add whipped cream to the iced coffee if you want, and then add a split vanilla bean or a splash of vanilla extract to the top. Serve your tasty French Vanilla Iced Coffee right away and enjoy it!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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