Cold Brewed Ice Coffee

I love iced coffee. The delicious sweet, caffeinated drink sipped through a straw on a scorching summer morning. Nothing beats it. Except wine. Wine beats everything. But considering it is morning and today the kids are being on their best behavior, for now, iced coffee it is!

Here is my simple recipe. I wish there was a way to "quick cold brew", I haven't looked into it or even tried because sometimes (on occasion) things are entirely worth the wait.

Cold Brew Iced Coffee

1 Cup Ground Coffee
6 Cups Very Cold Water

Then:
1- 14oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk or Sugar
1 1/2- 2 Cups Half & Half
4- 4 1/2 Cups Additional Cold Water

1. In a container, mix coffee grounds with the cold water. Let it sit on the counter anywhere from 12-24 hours. I shake (or stir) a couple of times within that period. I use an empty plastic orange juice container (holds 89 fl oz or 2.78 qt).

2. Strain the yummy goodness from the grounds. I use the reusable filter from my KitchenAid coffee maker, however, you can use regular coffee filters or a mesh strainer lined with paper towels. Doesn't have to be fancy just needs to get the job done.

3. Pour into the container that you will be putting in the fridge. Some people put this in the fridge and call it a day. Then every day they mix a fresh glass of iced coffee using this coffee concentrate, pouring over ice, adding equal amounts of coffee concentrate and a combination of water, half and half or milk with sugar of course!

3A. I add in all my light and sweet stuff before I stick it in the fridge. Saves time every morning. Just shake, pour and enjoy. Add to the coffee concentrate 6 cups of a mix between water and half and half or milk. I use 4 cups water and 2 cups half and half. Adjust it to your liking. I add in one can of Sweetened Condensed Milk instead of using sugar.

4. Shake, refrigerate, and enjoy over ice!