Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew is copycat coffee perfection! A refreshingly well-balanced coffee recipe with notes of honey and almond. Got 5 minutes? That's all it takes and 3 ingredients! Make it at a fraction of the cost - and there is no waiting in a drive-through line.😊
Why You'll ❤️ This
"Do you love trying to make new coffee recipes as much as I do? This is a must-make recipe to try at home! It's so easy to make and customize to your liking. One of my new favorites for sure!"
Wanna try more cold brew coffee recipes? You'll love this Chocolate Cream Cold Brew Recipe, our Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew, and this Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. If you want to keep it simple make our Cold Brew Coffee and top with Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam.
Delicious
This is our take on Starbucks honey almond milk cold brew recipe and its sheer coffee perfection! It's a light not-too-sweet taste that is nicely balanced between the cold brew, milk, and honey.
No Drive-Through
This coffee is so easy there is no need to spend your time or money in the drive-through! 🙂 PLUS - you can customize it to your exact taste.
Healthy
Almond milk is non-dairy and honey is an all-natural sweetener and has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar (that means your blood sugar won't spike as fast which is better for you).
Did you know that honey also has anti-inflammatory properties, is anti-bacterial, and has lots of vitamins and minerals that are good for you? It's a guilt-free "indulgence".
Ingredients
- Cold Brew Coffee - I purchased a pre-made cold brew coffee from my local grocery store or you can make your own. You can find my recipe for how to make a cold brew at home using a french press or if you don't have a French press, try this version.
- Honey Simple Syrup - Check out the FAQ section below for the recipe on how to make this syrup. It is literally honey and water - it super simple and makes enough for multiple drinks!
- Almond Milk - I used unsweetened almond milk in my recipe but you can use whatever kind you would like! Using unsweetened keeps it with no added sugars and lower-calorie too. You can also use different kinds of nut milk.
- Ice
For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!
Equipment
Equipment and tools needed to make this cold brew recipe:
- Optional: 8-Cup French Press or Cold Brew Coffee Maker
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Pint glass
Variations
Here are a few ways you can vary or make substitutions to this recipe:
- Substitute cream, milk, any nut milk, or oat milk in this drink.
- Don't like honey? Substitute caramel, mocha sauce, molasses, maple syrup or any sugar substitutes, raw sugar cane, monk fruit sweeteners, and so on!
How To Make Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew:
Start by preparing your honey simple syrup ahead of time - it's super simple and will flavor multiple glasses of cold brew!
- Add the simple syrup, almond milk, and cold brew to your pint glass.
- Stir to combine.
- Top off with ice, leaving room for cold foam or other syrup if needed.
- Stir all ingredients together in your glass until well incorporated.
How To Make Honey Simple Syrup
Makes 3/4 cup
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Dissolve honey in warm water. Cool.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Use to sweeten coffee, beverages, and cocktails.
How To Serve It
Here are a few ways to serve Honey Almondmilk Cold Brew coffee:
- My favorite way to serve this is topped with cold foam. Trust me, it adds so much to the drink with little effort. Hint: sweeten your cold foam with honey.
- Cinnamon is a great compliment to honey. You could add a dash or two of cinnamon to the top of your glass for sipping or stir it into your coffee if using a straw.
- Add a tiny amount of vanilla extract or almond extract to boost the flavor without adding more sweetener.
Top Tips
- Make your honey simple syrup ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until needed! Makes multiple coffee drinks (it also sweetens cocktails). See the recipe in the FAQ section!
- If making your own cold brew coffee, make it 24 hours before you will need it.
Kori's Tips
- Make your honey simple syrup ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until needed! Makes multiple coffee drinks (it also sweetens cocktails). See the recipe in the FAQ section!
- If making your own cold brew coffee, make it 24 hours before you will need it.
FAQs
When I tried this drink from Starbucks, I was expecting it to be much sweeter than it actually was. It is slightly sweet, but not overly so. I found it perfect, actually. You'll get an equal balance of coffee, with a subtle taste of honey and almond.
The beauty of making this at home - you can adjust the sweetness to your liking!
Almond milk is lower in calories, lactose-free, and has no saturated fat. It is also gluten-free and vegan. Anyone with allergies to dairy can enjoy a cold brew. To keep your cold brew healthier, reduce the amount of sweetener used and try honey or a natural sugar substitute.
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Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cold brew coffee
- ⅓ cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey simple syrup - see Notes below (adjust to taste)
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a 16-ounce glass (pint) with honey simple syrup, cold brew coffee, and almond milk.
- Stir to mix ingredients. Top with ice and stir.
- Adjust taste if needed. Serve and enjoy!
Kori's Tips
- Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
- VARIATIONS: Substitute any almond milk, regular milk, cream, oat milk, or cashew milk. Use any sweetener as a substitute for honey simple syrup. Add a little vanilla or almond extract.
- TOP TIPS: Make the honey simple syrup in advance. If making your own cold brew coffee make it at least 24 hours before.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve your coffee chilled or warm. Finish with sweet cold foam or a dash of cinnamon if desired.
Honey Simple Syrup:
Makes 3/4 cup Ingredients- 8 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons hot water
- Dissolve honey in warm water. Let it cool.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Use to sweeten coffee, beverages, and cocktails.
Nutrition
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Robyn
Do you think this would work with Wholesome Yum sugar-free honey?
seekinggoodeats
While I haven't tried their sugar free honey, I definitely think it would work with a good honey substitute! Let me know how it turns out! 🙂