Iced Coffee

Iced Coffee
Adapted from The Pioneer Woman


To make the coffee concentrate:
120 grams ground coffee (freshly ground is best)
2 litres of water

You will also need:
Large container with lid
cheesecloth
fine sieve
Glass or plastic pitcher (minimum 2 litre capacity)
Ice
Simple syrup (recipe below)
Milk or cream (optional)


Place the grounds in a large plastic container and add the water. Mix to combine. Cover and let the mixture sit at room temperature overnight.

The next day: Line a fine sieve with cheesecloth, and place over a pitcher. Pour the coffee mixture through the cheesecloth/sieve, letting all the coffee drip through into the pitcher. Refrigerate the coffee concentrate.

To make a serving of iced coffee, fill a glass with ice cubes and add coffee concentrate. Add simple syrup to taste, and milk or cream if desired. Makes about 8 1-cup servings.


Simple syrup: Combine equal parts sugar and water (I usually use 1 cup of each) in a pot. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let cool, then store in a Mason jar in the fridge.


Updated Aug. 2018: To make iced coffee for 1.5 litre Bodum Ice Coffee Maker, use 90 grams ground coffee and 1.5 litres cold water.