Vanilla Mint Iced Coffee

• water↗1.5 cup
• sugar↗1.5 cup
• fresh mint (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup mint leaves, or one .75 ounce package)
• vanilla bean (optional↗see notes)

  see notes)

• strong cold brew0.5 cup
• oatmilk, or milk of choice↗1 cup
• mint syrup2
• a couple of ice cubes

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Simple Syrup: Add the water, sugar, and mint to a small saucepan and bring to a low simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup tastes like mint. If using the vanilla bean, split it down the middle and scrape out the seeds; add both the seeds and pod to the saucepan for simmering. Store the simple syrup in the fridge – you can even leave the mint leaves and/or vanilla bean in the jar to concentrate the flavor further. (I usually pull out the mint after a day or two.)

2. 2

   Iced Coffee: To make the iced coffees, just pour the cold brew, milk of choice, and as much simple syrup as you want into a glass with ice cubes.