Salted Marzipan Cold Brew with Cherry Essence
A creamy cold brew with sweet marzipan and tart cherry - your new favorite summer drink!
June 8, 2025
Love almond flavors? This Salted Marzipan Cold Brew with Cherry Essence brings together smooth cold brew coffee with rich marzipan sweetness and a hint of tart cherry. The touch of sea salt makes all the flavors pop in the most amazing way!
This coffee drink is super simple to whip up at home. Using coarse-ground dark roast beans for the cold brew base creates a smooth, less acidic coffee that pairs perfectly with the almond-cherry combo. It's refreshing for summer afternoons but special enough for weekend brunches.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cold brew! Here's why you'll fall in love:
- Perfect balance of sweet marzipan and tart cherry
- Super smooth cold brew base with no bitterness
- Make ahead friendly - cold brew keeps for days
- Customizable sweetness level
Salted Marzipan Cold Brew with Cherry Essence
A creamy cold brew with sweet marzipan and tart cherry - your new favorite summer drink!
Cold Brew, Marzipan Coffee, Cherry Coffee, Iced Coffee, Almond Coffee, Specialty Coffee
Equipment
- Large jar or pitcher
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tall glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse-ground dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 3 tablespoons almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cherry extract
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup oat milk or almond milk
- Ice cubes for serving
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ground coffee and cold water in a large jar. Stir gently to saturate grounds
- Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours
- Strain coffee through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
- In a small bowl, combine almond extract, cherry extract, simple syrup, and sea salt
- For each drink, fill a tall glass with ice
- Pour 1 cup cold brew concentrate over ice
- Add half of the flavoring mixture
- Top with 1/4 cup milk and stir well
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry if desired
Pro Tips
- Use coarse-ground coffee for the best cold brew results
- Make the cold brew concentrate ahead and store for up to 1 week
- Toast the almond extract briefly in a warm pan to enhance the marzipan flavor
- Adjust the cherry essence gradually - it's potent!
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 125mg, Potassium: 167mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 18g, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT12H
Servings:
2 16-oz servings
Total Time:
PT12H10M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
