Witch’s Cold Brew is one of my favorite coffee drinks this season, and it fits perfectly with the Halloween theme. I love how this dark, smooth coffee concoction feels like pure magic in a cup.
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Witch’s Cold Brew recipe
Witch’s Cold Brew is a cold brew coffee cocktail that combines rich coffee flavors with sweet and spicy notes. This delightful and festive beverage is perfect for Halloween gatherings.
These recipes offer a fun way to celebrate Halloween while enjoying delicious coffee-based drinks! You can enjoy this alcoholic drink with Halloween snack mixes with bugles, candy corn, and pretzels, or caramel popcorn for a buttery contrast. Pumpkin cookies or pumpkin scones and dark chocolate also enhance the drink’s flavors.
For savory pairings, cheese & crackers add a smoky contrast, while savory popcorn or BBQ potato chips balance the coffee’s sweetness. Nuts offer a salty crunch that complements the bold taste of Witch’s Cold Brew.
For a creative twist, you can decorate the drink with ghost- or bat-shaped cookies. Marshmallows or S’mores, Gummy Worms or Eyeballs are also perfect options.
Here is how to make the Witch’s Cold Brew:
Classic Witch’s Cold Brew
Nutrition
Ingredients
For the cold brew
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
- 4 cups cold water
- A pinch of cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
For the cocktail
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 4 oz cold brew coffee prepared
- 1 oz simple syrup or to taste
- Ice
- Ground cinnamon and nutmeg for garnish
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Make the cold brew coffee
- In a large jar or pitcher, combine the coarsely ground coffee and cold water. Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg for a hint of warmth.
- Stir gently to ensure all the coffee grounds are saturated.
- Cover and let it steep in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours, depending on your desired strength.
- After steeping, strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve or a coffee filter to remove the grounds. You should have about 4 cups of cold brew coffee.
Prepare the cocktail
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, 2 oz of vanilla vodka, 4 oz of your prepared cold brew coffee, and 1 oz of simple syrup.
- Shake gently until well combined and chilled.
Serve
- Fill a glass with ice and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
- Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and nutmeg on top.
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Variations
Witch’s Cold Brew has inspired several themed variations. Below are some of the most notable variants and their unique features:
- Butterscotch & Pumpkin Spice Version uses butterscotch and pumpkin spice syrups for a rich, autumnal flavor.
- Disney’s Cold Witches Brew Coffee is often seen at Disney’s Halloween events. It features a French vanilla cold brew base capped with pumpkin-spiced cold foam.
- Elphaba’s Cold Brew features a minty peppermint syrup base combined with matcha-infused cold foam.
- Non-Dairy Versions use oat, soy, almond, or coconut milk for whipped cream.
- Sugar-Free Version includes sugar-free syrups.