Berry Lemon Cold Coffee Recipe
A delightful blend of cold coffee, fresh berries, and zesty lemon, this drink is both refreshing and energizing.
Ingredients
- Brewed coffee: 1 cup strong enough to kickstart your day
- Fresh mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries: 1 cup (for that fruity explosion)
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons for a refreshing zing
- Milk or milk alternative: ½ cup to keep it creamy
- Sweetener sugar, honey, or agave: to taste (don’t overdo it, unless you want a sugar rush)
- Ice cubes: 1 cup for that frosty experience
Instructions
- Brew your coffee and allow it to cool; hot coffee and ice cubes do not mix well!
- In a blender, combine the cooled coffee, fresh berries, lemon juice, milk, and sweetener.
- Blend until smooth, admiring the beautiful color while you do so.
- Add ice cubes and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
- Pour into serving glasses and garnish with a few whole berries for presentation. Enjoy your refreshing drink!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 2%
- Potassium: 6%
- Vitamin A: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your sour tolerance; you don’t want to make a face with every sip.
- Experiment with different berries for a unique flavor profile; go wild with your creativity!
- For an extra twist, add a sprig of mint for garnish.