Autumn Spice Cold Brew with Brown Butter and Sage

A cozy cold brew coffee with rich brown butter and earthy sage - perfect for fall!

Looking for a unique fall coffee experience? This Autumn Spice Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with nutty brown butter and aromatic sage for a drink that tastes like autumn in a glass!

This recipe starts with a rich cold brew made from medium-dark roast beans, then gets elevated with homemade brown butter and fresh sage simple syrup. It's perfect for those crisp fall mornings when you want something special but refreshing.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your average cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:

Unique flavor combination of nutty brown butter and herbal sage
Make ahead friendly - cold brew and syrup can be prepared in advance
Perfect for fall but refreshing enough for any season
Customizable sweetness to suit your taste

Autumn Spice Cold Brew with Brown Butter and Sage

A cozy cold brew coffee with rich brown butter and earthy sage - perfect for fall!

Cold Brew Coffee, Autumn Coffee, Brown Butter, Sage Coffee, Fall Drinks, Iced Coffee, Specialty Coffee

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Equipment

Large jar or pitcher
Coffee grinder
Coffee filter
Small saucepan
Fine-mesh strainer
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1 cup coarse ground medium-dark roast coffee
4 cups cold filtered water
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8-10 fresh sage leaves
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water (for syrup)
Ice cubes
Milk or cream (optional)

Instructions

**For the cold brew:** Combine ground coffee with cold water in a large jar. Stir gently and refrigerate for 12 hours.
**For the brown butter sage syrup:** Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
Add sage leaves to the brown butter and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add sugar and water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Strain and let cool completely.
**To assemble:** Strain the cold brew through a coffee filter.
Fill glasses with ice, add cold brew, and stir in 1-2 tablespoons of brown butter sage syrup.
Top with milk or cream if desired, and garnish with a fresh sage leaf.

Pro Tips

Use freshly ground coffee beans for the best cold brew flavor
Let the brown butter cool completely before making the syrup
Fresh sage leaves work best - dried won't give the same bright flavor
Store extra syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 128mg, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 355IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Iced

Beverage

Drink

American