Recipe: The Iced Coffee I Drink All Summer Long
My friend Satya's refreshing go-to.
Full credit for this addictive, refreshing take on an iced coffee goes to my friend
. Named the “Author’s Choice,” for when she offered it at her book launch, the original is a take on an Arnold Palmer that swaps black tea for coffee. Thanks to a recent happy mistake, she discovered that it’s even more delicious with limeade, which is how she introduced it to me. The moment I took a sip, I was struck by how delicious it was—chocolatey, bright, and so refreshing—and how unexpectedly familiar it tasted, until I realized: It’s the morning-friendly version of a chaser my cousins taught me to follow Guatemala’s aguardiente with (a slice of lime, half of which is dipped in ground coffee, the other half in raw sugar). I keep the ingredients in my fridge all summer, so I’m never without it!You will need:
Cold brew (Satya prefers Stumptown, for its chocolately flavor, but any will do!)
Limeade (Newton’s Own, if possible)
Ice
Mint, optional
How to make it:
Pour equal-parts cold brew and limeade over ice, and add a sprig of mint if so inclined.
