Al Roker's Famous Cold-Brew Coffee

By Golfwidow7

Al Roker's Famous Cold-Brew Coffee is made overnight by having the ground coffee bean flavor extracted into the water over time, versus from the hot water, making it less bitter than hot brewed coffee.

Ingredients

• COLD BREW CONCENTRATE:
• 1 pound coarsely ground coffee beans
• 4 ounces ground chicory
• 40 ounces cold water
• SIMPLE SYRUP:
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger
• 1 cup water
• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
• Ice
• Creamer of choice

Preparation

Step 1

For the cold brew coffee concentrate:

Combine the coarsely ground coffee beans and ground chicory. Place in an extra large bottle or bowl that can accommodate the coffee mix and the water. Mix together and let sit for 12 to 24 hours.

Strain mix through cheesecloth and or a fine sieve into a container with a stopper or screw on cap. Refrigerate.

For the simple syrup:

In the meantime, in a small saucepan over high heat add the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon sticks and ginger and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer until the mixture thickens. Pour into an airtight container with the cinnamon sticks.

In a tall glass, add 4 ounces of the cold brew concentrate. Add the simple syrup to taste. Add ice and your creamer of choice. Stir. Enjoy.

Make-Ahead Tip: The coffee concentrate will keep in the fridge for two weeks or more.