Maple Donut Iced Coffee
Maple Donut Iced Coffee
Cold brew (or espresso) sweetened with real maple and vanilla, finished with creamy milk—and an optional donut-crumb rim for that coffee-shop treat vibe.
Ingredients
- ½ cup strong cold brew (or 2 shots espresso + cool water to ½ cup)
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup (Grade A; to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼–⅓ cup cream or milk (half-and-half for “donut” richness; oat milk works great)
- Ice
Optional Donut-Crumb Rim
- 1 tsp maple syrup (for the rim)
- 2–3 Tbsp very fine crumbs from a plain or cinnamon-sugar donut (or graham/cookie crumbs + pinch of cinnamon)
Tip: Finer crumbs stick best. Pulse briefly in a mini processor if needed.
Directions
- Rim the glass (optional): Spread donut crumbs on a small plate. Brush the rim of a 16–20 oz glass with maple syrup, then dip into crumbs to coat. Pop in the freezer 5 minutes to set.
- Mix the base: In a cup, stir together the cold brew, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined (or shake with 2–3 ice cubes for a foamy top).
- Assemble: Fill the rimmed glass with ice. Pour in the coffee mixture, then top with the milk/cream. Stir to blend, or leave layered for a pretty look.
- Finish: Optional dusting of cinnamon or an extra drizzle of maple. Sip with a straw to protect the rim.
Layered look: pour milk over the back of a spoon, then gently stir.
Maple Cold Foam (Coffeehouse Style)
- Whisk or froth 2 Tbsp milk + 2 Tbsp cream with 1–2 tsp maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon until thick and silky.
- Spoon on top of the iced coffee just before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Dairy-free: Oat milk foams nicely and tastes great with maple.
- Less sweet: Start with 2 tsp maple, then add to taste.
- Hot version: Use hot espresso/coffee and steamed milk; skip the ice and rim.
- Spice it: Add a tiny pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the coffee base.
- Make-ahead: Mix coffee + maple + vanilla and chill up to 3 days.
Serving Info
| Yield | 1 serving (16–20 oz glass) |
| Active Time | ~5 minutes |
| Category | Drinks · Coffee |
| Cuisine | American |