2 Ways To Easily Incorporate Fresh Berries Into Iced Coffee

If you're looking for an easy way to add flavor to your iced coffee, reach for some fresh berries. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or whatever berries you have in the fridge will add the perfect sweet and slightly tangy twist to your cold coffee. Two simple ways to incorporate berries in your iced coffee drink are to add muddled berries and/or a berry syrup. 

Iced coffee with berries is a yummy, fun way to have your coffee in the morning or any time you need a pick-me-up. It's also a great, money-saving way to jazz up one of Starbucks' many iced coffees or choose from among some favorite store-bought iced coffees that aren't quite up to par. Start by muddling some berries in the bottom of your glass. This can easily be done with a cocktail muddler such as this Hiware Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler. Next, add some ice, milk, and espresso or coffee, then garnish with more fresh berries. For extra sweetness and more fruity flavor, pour in some berry syrup that you can easily make yourself. 

Sure, you can buy flavored syrups for your coffee. But for a fresher take, try making your own with the berries you have sitting in the fridge. As a bonus, it's a great way to use up overripe berries instead of tossing them. Just add water, sugar, and berries (blueberries or strawberries make a tasty, sweet syrup for your coffee, but any berries will do) to a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it simmer on low for 10 minutes. Allow the syrup to cool for several minutes before pouring it into a dish and adding it to your iced coffee. 

For your coffee drink, keep things simple by adding muddled berries, berry syrup, and a splash of milk to cold coffee. Or, play barista and add a rich creamy ingredient to make it extra special. For the ultimate upgrade for your berry drink, make the perfect airy, creamy cold foam for café-worthy iced coffee. Or you can make a Starbucks-worthy vanilla sweet cream cold foam by combining heavy cream, milk, and vanilla syrup, such as Torani Vanilla-Flavored Coffee Syrup, in a jar, closing the lid tightly, and giving it a good shake. Pour this over your berry iced coffee for an extra sweet and foamy coffee topper. Consider giving your cold coffee a berry cobbler vibe by garnishing with some crumbled cookies or graham crackers.