Starbucks is bringing back its raspberry syrup for a limited time, which means all kinds of summer-inspired deliciousness are in store!
One of their fan favorites is the Raspberry Cream Cold Brew.
Although not a brand-new drink, it’s subtle, delicious, and guaranteed to hook you from the very first sip!
As is often the case, this drink will only be available for a limited time. If you’re looking for a fix out of season, here’s my take on this easy recipe that you can make at home.
Enjoy!
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What is a Raspberry Cream Cold Brew?
This epic drink starts with a cold brew base lightly sweetened with vanilla syrup.
It’s finished with a luxurious raspberry cold foam that elevates the drink to legendary status.
The raspberry cream cold brew is a subtly sweet, refreshing drink that’s as easy to recreate at home as it is addictive.
What’s in a Raspberry Cream Cold Brew?
This drink comes together with a few simple ingredients.
Cold Brew
When it comes to cold brew for this and other recipes, you have several options available.
- Buy premade cold brew. Califia Farms offers an unsweetened cold brew that pairs perfectly with this recipe.
- Make your own cold brew at home with these cold brew grounds and this brewing pitcher. Brewing cold brew takes about 10-12 hours, so you’ll need to plan ahead if you’re using this method.
- If you want a faster way to an icy cold brew at home, use this electric kettle to heat the water, this handy little device to brew a quick cup of coffee, and this excellent chilling system to cool your brew in under 60 seconds. This method is perfect if you want to make a quick cold brew to use in recipes like these.
Flavor Syrups
For this recipe, you’ll need vanilla syrup to flavor the cold brew and raspberry syrup for the cold foam.
You can either make your own syrup or buy a premade one.
Here are links for my favorite vanilla and raspberry syrups.
Cold Foam
I’m lactose intolerant and enjoy using plant-based or lactose-free products to make cold foam, but feel free to use whatever is your preference.
Cold foam is a combination of heavy whipping cream and skim milk with a hint of added sweetness, which in this case comes from raspberry syrup.
Use this affordable hand frother to combine ingredients in a small pitcher, and voilà! You have homemade cold foam.
Copycat Starbucks Raspberry Cream Cold Brew Recipe
Copycat Starbucks Raspberry Cream Cold Brew Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup cold brew concentrate + ½ cup cold water OR
- 1 cup coffee chilled to at least room temperature
- 1-2 tsp vanilla flavor syrup
- ice
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp skim milk
- 1-2 tbsp raspberry flavor syrup
Instructions
- Add the cold brew and water or coffee to your favorite glass and add vanilla flavor syrup. Stir and add ice.
- Combine the heavy whipping cream, skim milk, and raspberry flavor syrup in a small pitcher. Using a hand frother, mix until well combined.
- Once the cold foam has been frothed to your preferred consistency, pour it over the cold brew and enjoy!
Mom Life Pro Tips
- Sugar-free options: If you’re looking for a little less sugar in your life, use sugar-free vanilla and raspberry syrups. You can also consider swapping in vanilla extract for the cold brew instead of the syrup and then using just the sugar-sweetened raspberry syrup in the cold foam.
- Coffee ice: Save your leftover morning brew by pouring it into an ice cube tray. When you want to make a coffee concoction, use the coffee cubes to avoid dilution of the flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much sugar is in a Raspberry Cream Cold Brew?
According to the Starbucks website, the grande size contains 17 grams of sugar.
Is the Raspberry Cream Cold Brew a seasonal item?
Unfortunately, raspberry flavor syrup is a seasonal item. However, you can generally find the syrup available all year round on Amazon and in your local grocery store.
Can you get a nondairy Raspberry Cream Cold Brew?
Although there are several nondairy cold foam options at Starbucks, including chocolate, brown sugar, and vanilla sweet cream, raspberry is not one of them.
But by making this drink at home, you can substitute plant-based cream for an epic nondairy upgrade!
What’s the fastest way to make cold brew coffee?
Although not technically cold brew, you can make a quick brew that substitutes well for cold brew in this and other recipes.
Start by heating your water. The quickest way is to use an electric kettle.
Add ground coffee to an Aeropress and pour over the hot water, stirring slightly before pressing down on the plunger.
Finally, add the hot coffee to a hyperchiller and cool your brew in around 60 seconds.
Using this method, you’ll have a brew that works easily in this recipe in under 10 minutes.
How’s that for fast?!
Final Thoughts
Regardless of the time of year, the raspberry cream cold brew is a tasty, easy drink to recreate at home.
The beauty of this recipe is that it offers endless customization options, including decaf, nondairy, and sugar-free options.
Try it for yourself, and if you’re looking for more coffee inspiration, check out a few of my other copycat posts!
- Epic Cinnamon Sugar Caramel Espresso Shaker Recipe
- Dunkalatte is Back: How You Can Make it at Home
- DIY Caribou Honey Lavender Shaker: Easy Recipe for a Perfect Spring Sip
- Refreshing Mint Chocolate Chip Cold Brew Recipe
- Easy Raspberry Cold Brew: The Best Way to Celebrate Summer
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