Today, I have a new and exciting coffee drink for you – a Middle Eastern Iced Coffee with Homemade Cardamom Vanilla Syrup. It’s inspired by a coffee on the menu at Cocoa and Cinnamon in my hometown, Durham, NC.
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by the J.M. Smucker company. All opinions and the yummy recipe are my own.
We’re going to make an easy syrup that’s infused with exotic cardamom and vanilla bean (recipe below at the bottom of this post). Then pour that sweet syrup into your homemade cold brew coffee with a splash of rosewater.
You’ll adjust the amount both the Homemade Cardamom Vanilla Syrup and rosewater to taste. If you don’t like it very sweet you can even double the amount of cardamom and vanilla when you make the syrup. That way you can get all the flavor with less syrup and sugar.
The most surprising part is that I don’t actually use nondairy milk or creamer in this one. But, of course, you can add it if you want to, it’s your coffee!
I love coffee flavor that’s bold, smooth and never bitter. That’s why I choose a delicious dark roast like Dunkin’ Dark® coffee. It’s so much cheaper to make your own cold brew coffee and ridiculously easy too.
Just put some ground coffee in your French Press fill with cold water and let sit 12 to 24 hours. You can get the directions here.
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You should be able to find Dunkin’ Dark® coffee in your local grocery store or you can get it at dunkinathome.com online.
How do I make a Middle Eastern Iced Coffee with Homemade Cardamom Vanilla Syrup?
It’s so easy! Just fill a glass with ice, at least half way with cold brew concentrate, then add the vanilla cardamom syrup to taste, and a splash of rosewater.
Then add nondairy milk if you like, like homemade almond milk or oat milk. Mix well and enjoy!
Homemade Cardamom Vanilla Syrup
This is delicious in iced coffee, hot coffee, and even in tea and hot chocolate! You could use agave nectar or maple syrup in place of the sugar if you want.
Ingredients
- 30 whole green cardamom pods
- 1 cup vegan sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 vanilla bean sliced in half, or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a small saucepan. Turn the heat to high and stir until the sugar starts to dissolve, then lower the heat to medium.
- Keep cooking and stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool with the cardamom pods and vanilla still in the pot.
- Once cool, strain and store in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 30Carbohydrates 7gSugar 6g
Becky Striepe
Oh my gosh, that syrup sounds so amazing! I love cardamom everything!
Monique
These look soooooo good!!
April Mims
This sounds really amazing! I don’t have iced coffee very often but this would really hit the spot when I do.
rika
This recipe looks amazing! I love coffee, can’t wait to try this
Marcia
This sounds so delicious and refreshing. I need to try!
Jennifer
That looks absolutely delightful. My daughter loves iced coffee, so I will have to share this recipe with her. I bet she will be making it this afternoon!
Cara
Could the sugar be left out or greatly reduced?
Mari
Is the water in the ingredients list Rosewater?
Kathy Hester
No. The recipe is for the cardamom syrup To make the drink you’ll add it and rosewater to iced coffee.
Curious
Does the syrup have to be stored in the fridge or would it be okay at room temperature?
Kathy Hester
I store mine in the fridge and think that’s the safest bet.
LeCase COFFEE
This sounds so delicious and refreshing. The recipe looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Susana
Sounds delicious, planning to make. Do you know how long it will last in the fridg
Kathy Hester
The cold brew lasts about 10 days and the syrup about 3 weeks.