French Vanilla Iced Coffee with Homemade Vanilla Syrup is the ultimate delicious drink to kick start any day or week. We are all busy and on the go, and having the right amount of creamy caffeine made to order is the perfect solution for going all day every day. I am in love with this Homemade Vanilla Iced Coffee and make a big batch every Monday!
FRENCH VANILLA ICED COFFEE WITH HOMEMADE VANILLA SYRUP
This Vanilla Iced Coffee with Homemade Syrup just might have made me a good Mom this weekend! Recently I’ve felt like we have been SO busy with Summer winding down, and every week is jam packed with activity.
I wanted this Summer to be special, FRENCH VANILLA ICED COFFEE WITH HOMEMADE VANILLA SYRUP! This is one of my favorite recipes to make in a big pitcher at the beginning of the week, and it get’s me through to the enjoying the weekend.
TIPS FOR MAKING HOMEMADE VANILLA SYRUP
When you make homemade syrup, it’s important to start with a “simple syrup” which is just sugar and water dissolved together in a saucepan and brought to a boil. When making Homemade VANILLA syrup, we are just going to add some vanilla bean to the boiling mixture, and then a touch of vanilla extract as well. This is such an easy way to know exactly what you’re pouring into your coffee or cocktails! It should last about 1-2 weeks in the fridge, so it’s great to stir into a pitcher of iced coffee or keep on hand throughout the week.
HOW TO MAKE ICED COFFEE IN A PITCHER TO LAST ALL WEEK
I’m going to write out instructions below for making one glass of iced coffee, but if you prefer to make an entire pitcher, here is an easy equation!
1/2 cup Homemade Vanilla Syrup
1 cup Milk
4 cups chilled strong coffee
So easy and so great to keep in the fridge for the week. Last weekend I loaded up a big tall travel glass every morning and headed out to all the fun. I would have been a tired mess without it!
Recipe :
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE HOMEMADE VANILLA SYRUP
1 1/2 cups water1 cup granulated sugar1 cup dark brown sugar1 vanilla bean split down the middle1/2 tablespoon real vanilla extract
FOR THE VANILLA ICED COFFEE
1/8 cup Homemade Vanilla Syrup see above
1/4 cup Milk
1 cup strongly brewed coffee chilled
2 cups ice
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE HOMEMADE VANILLA SYRUP
Heat water, sugars, and vanilla bean in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Stir as it simmers occassionally.Allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes, then remove from heat.Stir in vanilla extract and allow to cool.Store in the fridge (up to 1-2 weeks) in an airtight container until ready to use.
FOR THE VANILLA ICED COFFEE
Pour all ingredients over ice.Stir and enjoy!
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