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 Satya Doyle Byock. 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.
