Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew {Starbucks Copycat}

4.78 from 83 votes

This Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is just like the version at Starbucks - it's so creamy & refreshing, plus the cold brew coffee is so easy!

Prep Time20

Resting time12

Total Time12 20

Course: Coffee

Cuisine: American

Servings: drinks

Calories: 118kcal

Make the cold brew coffee by mixing water and coffee grinds together in a large pitcher. Let sit overnight in the fridge for at least 12 hours (or up to 48 hours if desired).
When ready to serve, slowly pour coffee through cheesecloth that is sitting in a fine mesh sieve into another large pitcher. Make sure you pour slowly and with precision to ensure there are no coffee grounds in the cold brew.

Add one cup boiling water and 1 cup sugar to a mason jar, stirring well. Add vanilla bean, then let cool to room temperature. Remove vanilla bean, then store in the fridge up to 2 months. Alternatively, use vanilla extract.

Mix all ingredients under sweet cream heading together well in a large mixing cup. If you'd like the frothy texture, use an immersion blender or milk frother to mix up ingredients - if choosing this method, be sure to add to your cold brew ASAP!

Add a handful of ice to a large glass or mason jar, then mix in 2 tbsp of vanilla syrup. Top with 2 cups of coffee, then add 1/4 cup of sweet cream on top. Serve and enjoy!

Make this cold brew dairy-free by using dairy-free milk and vegan whipping cream.

To make the syrup healthier, swap out the sugar for a cup-to-cup sugar substitute of your choice.

Store the vanilla syrup in the fridge for a few weeks.

Steep the cold brew coffee for at least 12 hours and up to 48 hours.