Salted Maple Cold Brew

Salted Maple Cold Brew is a rich, smooth iced coffee drink topped with a lightly sweet and foamy maple cream that brings just the right balance of bold coffee, cozy maple, and a touch of salt. I love how easy it is to make at home with just four ingredients and a few minutes of prep—it tastes just like something you’d order from a fancy café, but without leaving your kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I keep coming back to this Salted Maple Cold Brew for a few reasons:

• It’s incredibly simple—only four ingredients.

• The sweet-salty maple foam adds such an indulgent twist to basic cold brew.

• It’s customizable—I can adjust the sweetness, milk type, and strength.

• It takes just 5 minutes, which is faster than a coffee run.

• I don’t need fancy equipment—a jar works just fine if I don’t have a frother.

Ingredients

(Here’s a tip: Check out the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

• 1 cup cold brew coffee concentrate

• 1/4 cup whole milk

• 2 teaspoons 100% maple syrup

• Pinch of sea salt

Directions

1. Fill a glass with ice
   I pour the cold brew coffee concentrate into a tall glass filled with ice.

2. Make the foam
   In a small measuring cup or jar, I mix the milk, maple syrup, and sea salt.

   • If I’m using a milk frother, I froth the mixture in an up-and-down motion until it doubles in volume and gets foamy.

   • If I don’t have a frother, I pour everything into a jar, screw on the lid tightly, and shake it hard until it’s well-mixed and a bit foamy.

3. Pour and serve
   I carefully pour the foam over the iced coffee, using a spoon to hold and then scoop the froth on top. That creamy, salty-sweet layer is what makes this drink so addictive.

Servings and Timing

Servings: 1 drink
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Variations

• Non-dairy version: I swap whole milk with oat milk or almond milk for a dairy-free foam.

• Extra creamy: I use half-and-half or even a splash of heavy cream for a richer mouthfeel.

• Iced maple latte: Instead of cold brew, I use chilled espresso and add more milk under the foam.

• Fall twist: I add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the milk mixture for warm spice notes.

Storage/Reheating

• Storage: The cold brew coffee concentrate keeps in the fridge for up to a week.

• Foam: I make the foam fresh each time for the best texture—it only takes a minute.

• Reheating: Not needed for this iced drink, but if I want a warm version, I gently heat the milk and mix the ingredients without frothing.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought cold brew?

Yes, I often use bottled cold brew concentrate from the store when I don’t want to brew it myself.

What if I don’t have a milk frother?

No problem—I just use a jar with a tight lid and shake vigorously. It still creates a light foam.

Can I make this sugar-free?

Yes, I use sugar-free maple syrup or reduce the amount of syrup and add stevia or monk fruit.

What kind of milk works best?

Whole milk creates the richest foam, but I’ve used oat milk and almond milk with great results too.

Can I double the recipe?

Absolutely. I double or triple it when I want to serve friends or batch it for a few days.

Conclusion

Salted Maple Cold Brew is my go-to iced coffee when I want something special without much effort. The maple foam is sweet and silky with just the right hint of salt to make every sip feel indulgent. I like that I can make this in five minutes with ingredients I always have on hand. Once I tried this version at home, I stopped craving the coffee shop version—mine is better, and I get to enjoy it in my pajamas.