14 Popular 7Brew Coffee Recipes You Can Make Yourself
You’re about to master 14 easy recipes built around 7Brew-style cold brew. These are approachable, flavor-forward, and perfect for busy mornings or weekend entertaining. I’ll walk you through each drink with clear steps and realistic timing.
Grab your favorite cold-brew maker, a pitcher, or a 7Brew bottle and let’s get brewing.
14 Popular 7Brew Coffee Recipes You Can Make Yourself
These recipes use cold brew as a base and translate well to bottles, pitchers, or a French press. You’ll find creamy lattes, bright tonics, sweet treats, and a few boozy options.
1. Classic Cold Brew Concentrate
A smooth, low-acid concentrate with chocolate and nutty notes. It’s syrupy yet clean and very versatile—dilute to taste for iced coffee, lattes, or baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee (medium-dark roast)
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- Pitcher or 7Brew bottle for steeping
- Fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth for straining
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Combine grounds and water
In a large pitcher, add the coarsely ground coffee and pour 4 cups cold water over it. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are wet.
2. Steep
Cover and let steep in the fridge or at room temperature for 12–18 hours. Steep longer for stronger concentrate; look for a dark, syrupy appearance.
3. Strain
Line a sieve with cheesecloth or use a fine-mesh strainer and pour the brew through into a clean container. Press gently to extract liquid.
4. Store and dilute
Refrigerate concentrate up to 2 weeks. Dilute 1:1 with water or milk when serving, or adjust to taste.
2. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Sweet, silky cream floats on chilled cold brew. The vanilla cream adds richness without overpowering the coffee’s smoothness—ideal for a cafe-style treat at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew concentrate (prepared)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp half-and-half
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup (or 1 tsp vanilla extract + 1 tbsp simple syrup)
- Ice cubes
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the vanilla sweet cream
In a small jar, combine heavy cream, half-and-half, and vanilla syrup. Shake or whisk for 20–30 seconds until slightly thickened but pourable.
2. Assemble
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate and 1/2 cup water (or milk) over the ice.
3. Top with cream
Gently pour the vanilla sweet cream over the back of a spoon so it floats atop the coffee. Watch the swirls form.
4. Serve
Stir before sipping to combine flavors. Keep leftover cream refrigerated 3–4 days.
3. Mocha Cold Brew
Chocolate and coffee marry perfectly here. Rich cocoa balances the cold brew’s brightness for a dessert-like iced mocha that’s still refreshingly cool.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or oat)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp simple syrup or to taste
- Ice and optional whipped cream
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make chocolate syrup
In a small bowl, whisk cocoa powder with 1–2 tbsp warm water to make a smooth paste. Add simple syrup and whisk until combined.
2. Mix milk and chocolate
Combine milk and the chocolate mixture in a jar and shake or whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
3. Build the drink
Fill a glass with ice. Pour cold brew concentrate over ice, then add the chocolate-milk mixture.
4. Garnish and enjoy
Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa if desired. Stir before drinking.
4. Coconut Vanilla Cold Brew
Bright coconut and smooth vanilla lighten the cold brew. It’s tropical but subtle—great for warm days or when you want a creamy, dairy-free option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut syrup or honey
- Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
- Ice
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Flavor the coconut milk
In a jar, combine coconut milk, vanilla, and coconut syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness.
2. Fill glass with ice
Add ice to a tall glass and pour 1/2 cup concentrate plus 1/2 cup cold water or additional coconut milk.
3. Add coconut layer
Pour the flavored coconut milk over the coffee gently so it layers.
4. Finish
Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top. Stir if you want a uniform coconut flavor.
5. Nitro-Style Cold Brew (Shaken)
You’ll mimic a nitro pour without special equipment. Heavy shaking creates a silky, creamy head and a velvety mouthfeel reminiscent of draft nitro coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1–2 tbsp simple syrup (optional)
- Ice
- Cocktail shaker or a mason jar with tight lid
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Combine and chill
In the shaker, combine cold brew concentrate, water, and syrup. Add a handful of ice.
2. Shake vigorously
Close the shaker and shake hard for 30–45 seconds until the outside becomes cold and frothy.
3. Strain and pour
Strain into a chilled glass. Pour over fresh ice so the foam rises to the top.
4. Serve immediately
Let the creamy head settle for a minute before sipping. The texture mimics nitro without special equipment.
6. Cold Brew Latte (Iced)
A simple iced latte made with cold brew concentrate. Smooth and well-balanced—less bitter than espresso-based iced lattes and perfect for daily sipping.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
- 3/4 cup cold milk or milk alternative
- 1–2 tsp sweetener (optional)
- Ice cubes
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Chill your milk
Pour milk into a glass or small pitcher and refrigerate until cold; cold milk blends better with cold brew.
2. Fill glass with ice
Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the cold brew concentrate.
3. Add milk and sweeten
Pour the cold milk over the concentrate. Stir in sweetener to taste.
4. Adjust and serve
Taste and add more milk or concentrate if you prefer stronger or creamier. Use a milk frother for extra texture.
7. Cold Brew Tonic
A fizzy, bright riff that highlights citrus and floral notes. Cold brew and tonic are a summer favorite—crisp, slightly bitter, and very refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
- 3/4 cup tonic water (chilled)
- Ice
- Lemon or lime twist for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Chill tonic and glass
Place a tall glass in the fridge or freezer briefly so the drink stays fizzy longer.
2. Add ice and concentrate
Fill the glass with ice and pour in the cold brew concentrate.
3. Top with tonic
Slowly pour chilled tonic water down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation.
4. Garnish and taste
Add a lemon or lime twist. Stir gently if you want an even mix.
8. Cold Brew Affogato
An adult-friendly dessert that’s quick and indulgent. Cold brew poured over vanilla ice cream creates hot-cold contrast with bittersweet coffee flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate (warmed slightly optional)
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate shavings or biscotti for garnish (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Slightly warm the concentrate (optional)
If you like a warm-cold contrast, heat the concentrate briefly in a microwave-safe cup for 10–15 seconds—don’t overheat.
2. Scoop ice cream
Place two scoops of vanilla ice cream in a small bowl or glass.
3. Pour coffee
Pour 1/4–1/2 cup cold brew concentrate over the ice cream, adjusting for strength and temperature preference.
4. Serve immediately
Top with chocolate shavings or a biscotti. Eat right away before the ice cream melts completely.
9. Spiced Cardamom Cold Brew
A fragrant, slightly exotic profile—cardamom and a touch of cinnamon brighten the coffee and bring warm spice notes without sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (or 4 crushed pods)
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Honey or syrup to taste
- Ice
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Infuse spices
Stir ground cardamom and cinnamon into the cold brew concentrate. Let sit 10–15 minutes to bloom flavors.
2. Sweeten if desired
Add honey or simple syrup to taste and stir until dissolved.
3. Dilute and serve
Fill a glass with ice, add the spiced concentrate and cold water. Stir to combine.
4. Adjust spice
Taste and add a tiny pinch more cardamom if you want a stronger spice profile.
10. Honey Lavender Cold Brew
Floral lavender and warm honey create a delicate, aromatic coffee. It’s lightly sweet and great for relaxing afternoons.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
- 1–2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup cold water or milk
- Ice
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make lavender honey syrup
Warm 2 tbsp water with lavender and honey in a small saucepan for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and steep 10 minutes, then strain.
2. Combine with concentrate
Mix the lavender-honey syrup into the cold brew concentrate and stir until combined.
3. Build the drink
Fill a glass with ice and add the coffee mixture, then top with water or milk.
4. Garnish
Add a small lavender sprig or lemon twist. Adjust syrup for sweetness.
11. Cold Brew Irish Cream (Mocktail)
A creamy, boozy-tasting mocktail that keeps things alcohol-free. Flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and a hint of almond mimic classic Irish cream liqueur.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of almond extract (optional)
- Ice
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Mix the cream base
In a small jar, combine half-and-half, chocolate syrup, vanilla, and almond extract. Shake until frothy.
2. Fill glass with ice
Add ice to a lowball glass and pour in the cold brew concentrate.
3. Add the cream mixture
Slowly pour the cream mixture over the coffee so it swirls.
4. Serve and stir
Stir lightly to combine flavors or sip layered. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
12. Maple Bourbon Cold Brew (Adult)
Smoky bourbon pairs with maple and robust cold brew for an elegant evening sipper. Serve over ice with an orange twist for a cocktail-worthy finish.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1 oz bourbon
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- Ice
- Orange peel for garnish (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Mix bourbon and syrup
In a mixing glass, stir bourbon with maple syrup until combined.
2. Add cold brew
Pour cold brew concentrate into the mixing glass and stir gently.
3. Serve over ice
Fill a lowball glass with ice and strain the mixture over the ice.
4. Garnish and sip
Twist an orange peel over the drink to release oils and drop it in. Enjoy responsibly.
13. Cold Brew Frappé (Blended)
A blended, creamy coffee treat that tastes like a café frappé. You control the sweetness and strength—great for hot afternoons or a quick dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1–2 tbsp simple syrup or caramel
- Whipped cream and drizzle for topping (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Combine in blender
Add cold brew concentrate, ice, milk, and syrup to a blender. Use a high-power blender for smooth texture.
2. Blend until smooth
Pulse and then blend on high for 20–30 seconds until thick and slushy. Scrape down sides if needed.
3. Taste and adjust
Taste and add more syrup or milk for sweetness or creaminess. Blend briefly again if you add anything.
4. Top and serve
Pour into a chilled glass, add whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel. Serve with a wide straw.
14. Cold Brew Float
A playful, nostalgic float where creamy ice cream softens the cold brew’s bitterness. Simple, fun, and perfect for sharing as an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew concentrate diluted 1:1 with water
- 2 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream
- Chocolate shavings or caramel for garnish
- Ice (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the coffee base
Mix cold brew concentrate with equal parts water to reduce intensity, and chill if needed.
2. Scoop ice cream
Place one or two scoops of ice cream in a tall glass.
3. Pour coffee
Slowly pour the diluted cold brew over the ice cream to create a frothy float.
4. Garnish and enjoy
Top with chocolate shavings or caramel. Serve with a spoon and straw.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I hope these 14 7Brew coffee recipes inspire your next coffee hour. They’re easy to scale and customize—swap milks, sweeteners, or spices to match your taste.
Try one this week and note how small tweaks change the drink. Have fun experimenting and making these recipes your own.
