Description
This Blackberry Sage Cold Brew is a refreshing and delightful coffee drink combining bold cold brew coffee with muddled fresh blackberries and aromatic sage, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and topped with creamy barista-style oat milk foam. Perfect for warm mornings or as a cooling afternoon pick-me-up, this recipe offers a unique blend of fruity, herbal, and creamy flavors that elevate your daily coffee ritual.
Ingredients
Cold Brew Coffee
- 1 cup coarsely ground dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold water
Muddled Fruit & Herbs
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 6 fresh sage leaves, divided
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
Toppings & Assembly
- 1 cup barista-style oat milk
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Additional blackberries and sage leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the Cold Coffee: Combine 1 cup of coarsely ground dark roast coffee with 4 cups of cold water in a large jar. Stir gently, cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours to allow full cold brew extraction.
- Muddle the Berries & Herbs: In a bowl, muddle 1/2 cup of fresh blackberries with 4 sage leaves and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup until the berries release their juices and the sage oils infuse the mixture. Divide this muddled mixture evenly between two serving glasses.
- Strain the Cold Brew: After steeping, strain the cold brew concentrate using a coffee filter or fine mesh strainer to remove coffee grounds. Discard the grounds and set aside the smooth concentrate.
- Assemble the Drinks: Fill each glass containing the muddled blackberry mixture with ice cubes. Pour half of the cold brew coffee evenly over the ice and muddled fruit in each glass.
- Froth the Oat Milk: Warm the barista-style oat milk gently, either on the stovetop or microwave, until slightly warm but not boiling. Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon of maple syrup until smooth, then froth vigorously using a frother or by shaking in a sealed jar until creamy foam forms.
- Top with Foam: Spoon the oat milk foam over each cold brew glass. Garnish with the remaining 2 sage leaves and fresh blackberries to add a fresh aromatic touch.
Notes
- Use coarsely ground coffee to prevent bitterness in cold brew.
- Allow at least 12 hours of steeping for optimal cold brew flavor.
- Muddling the berries and sage releases natural flavors and oils, enhancing the drink’s complexity.
- Warm oat milk slightly before frothing for better, more stable foam.
- Can be made without a frother by shaking oat milk vigorously in a sealed jar or whisking by hand.
- Cold brew concentrate stores refrigerated up to one week; prepare foam fresh for best results.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to control sweetness according to preference.
