Sparkling Mint Cold Brew

Name: Sparkling Mint Cold Brew
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 90 ml / 3 oz Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate; 15-30 ml / 0.5-1 oz Mint Syrup; 120-150 ml / 4-5 oz, to top Sparkling Water; Enough to fill the glass Ice

Ingredients Instructions

This drink is a delightful twist on iced coffee, perfect for a warm day. The smooth, low-acid profile of cold brew coffee is brightened by the cool essence of fresh mint. Topped with sparkling water, it becomes an effervescent and invigorating beverage that's both simple and elegant. It's a fantastic alcohol-free alternative to a coffee cocktail.

Preparation

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Preparation time

Difficulty

Drink Classification

This beverage is categorized as an iced coffee drink due to its core ingredients. Because it is non-alcoholic and presented in a cocktail-like fashion, it also fits comfortably within the mocktail or coffee spritzer category, representing a modern approach to specialty coffee preparations.

Serving

Served cold over ice in a tall Highball or Collins glass, this is a refreshing and completely non-alcoholic beverage.

Serving size

300-360 ml / 10-12 oz

Alcohol content

0% ABV

Alcohol strength

Serving temperature

Cold

Glass type

Highball

Glass treatment

None

Backstory

This style of drink emerged from the third-wave coffee movement, where baristas began experimenting with coffee as a base for complex, cocktail-like beverages. The trend of combining coffee with herbs and carbonation, popularized by drinks like the espresso tonic, paved the way for creative variations. This mint-infused cold brew spritzer is a modern creation focused on highlighting the nuanced flavors of quality coffee in a refreshing, non-alcoholic format.

Origin

A modern creation from the 2010s, originating from the specialty coffee shop culture in North America and Europe. It doesn't have a single inventor but evolved from the trend of crafting sophisticated non-alcoholic coffee beverages.

Sparkling Mint Cold Brew

The drink's name, Sparkling Mint Cold Brew, is straightforward and descriptive. Alternative names like Cold Brew Mint Spritzer or Mint Coffee Soda emphasize its fizzy, refreshing nature, highlighting either the spritzer style or its similarity to a craft soda.

Original name

Sparkling Mint Cold Brew

Alternative names

Cold Brew Mint Spritzer
Mint Coffee Soda

Characteristics overview

This drink offers a refreshing flavor profile where the boldness of coffee meets cool mint, complemented by a light, bubbly texture. Its crisp and clean aftertaste makes it an ideal choice for a summer day.

Flavor

Coffee, minty, refreshing, slightly sweet, crisp

Aroma

Coffee, fresh mint

Taste balance

Balanced, slightly bitter, slightly sweet

Aftertaste

Clean, refreshing, lingering mint

Fizziness

Bubbly, effervescent

Color appearance

Dark brown, translucent, layered

Texture

Light, crisp, fizzy

Seasonality

Refreshing, summery

Flavor intensity & Experience

The flavor intensity is moderate, with a pleasant balance between the coffee's bitterness and the syrup's sweetness, all elevated by lively carbonation. Being alcohol-free, it is not strong and lacks any creamy, salty, or spicy notes.

Sweetness

Saltiness

Sourness

Bitterness

Spiciness

Fruitiness

Creaminess

Carbonation

Ingredients

The core components for this drink are cold brew coffee concentrate, mint syrup, and sparkling water. It is built over ice directly in the serving glass.

Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate90 ml / 3 oz
Use a smooth, low-acid cold brew concentrate for best results. The ratio to water should be around 1:1.
Mint Syrup15-30 ml / 0.5-1 oz
Can be store-bought or homemade. Adjust quantity to your desired sweetness level.
Sparkling Water120-150 ml / 4-5 oz, to top
Use a neutral, highly carbonated sparkling water or club soda.
IceEnough to fill the glass
Use clear, fresh ice cubes.

Ice type

Cubed

Mixing equipments

No special equipment is needed beyond a tall glass and a bar spoon for a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.

Bar spoon: for gently stirring the drink once assembled.

Instructions

This drink is built directly in the serving glass. Simply add ice, mint syrup, cold brew, and top with sparkling water, then garnish and serve.

1. Fill a Highball or Collins glass to the top with ice cubes.

2. Pour the mint syrup directly over the ice.

3. Slowly add the cold brew coffee concentrate.

4. Gently top the glass with sparkling water, leaving a little space at the top.

5. Give the drink a very brief and gentle stir with a bar spoon to lightly combine the ingredients.

6. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig before serving.

Garnishing

A fresh sprig of mint is the ideal garnish, enhancing both the visual appeal and the aroma of the drink.

Fresh Mint Sprig: Gently clap the mint sprig between your palms to release its aromatic oils before placing it in the glass.

Dietary Information

This beverage is naturally vegan and vegetarian, as well as free from dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, and gluten. However, it contains caffeine from the cold brew coffee.

✕ Contains alcohol

✕ Caffeine-free

✓ Dairy-free

✓ Egg-free

✓ Soy-free

✓ Nut-free

✓ Gluten-free

✓ Vegan-friendly

✓ Vegetarian-friendly

Nutrition information

This is a relatively light beverage, with its calorie and carbohydrate content primarily determined by the amount of mint syrup used. It is a lower-sugar alternative to many commercial coffee drinks.

Calories

averagely 40-80 kcal / 167-335 kJ

Calories level

Carbohydrates

averagely 10-20 g

Carbohydrate level

Sugar

averagely 10-20 g

Sugar level

Occasions

This drink is perfect for weekend brunches, as a revitalizing afternoon refresher on a warm day, or as a sophisticated non-alcoholic option at summer parties and social gatherings.

Brunch
Afternoon pick-me-up
Summer party
Social gathering

Pairing suggestions

It pairs wonderfully with light brunch items like croissants or scones. The coffee and mint notes also complement rich chocolate desserts, simple biscotti, or the natural sweetness of a fresh fruit salad.

Light pastries
Chocolate desserts
Fresh fruit salads
Biscotti

The Invigorating Sparkling Mint Cold Brew Experience

The Sparkling Mint Cold Brew is a sophisticated yet simple non-alcoholic coffee drink. It combines the smooth, rich flavor of cold brew with the bright, cooling sensation of mint, all lifted by the effervescence of sparkling water. This results in a crisp, invigorating beverage perfect for warm weather, brunch, or any time you need a refreshing caffeine boost without alcohol. Its ease of preparation makes it an accessible and elegant choice for home baristas and coffee enthusiasts alike.