Strawberry Basil Pour Over with Sweet Cream

A refreshing iced coffee with sweet strawberries and aromatic basil topped with creamy goodness

Looking for a fun summer coffee creation? This Strawberry Basil Pour Over combines fresh fruit sweetness with aromatic herbs and smooth coffee, creating a perfectly balanced and refreshing drink that'll make your taste buds dance!

This recipe is a breeze to make at home. Using a light to medium roast coffee brings out the bright notes that pair beautifully with fresh strawberries and garden basil. The sweet cream topping adds a silky finish that makes this perfect for warm afternoons or weekend brunches.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This creative coffee drink brings something special to your daily routine! Here's why you'll love it:

Perfect balance of sweet fruit and herbal notes
Super refreshing for hot summer days
Instagram-worthy presentation
Customizable sweetness levels

Strawberry Basil Pour Over with Sweet Cream

A refreshing iced coffee with sweet strawberries and aromatic basil topped with creamy goodness

Iced Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Strawberry Coffee, Basil Coffee, Sweet Cream Coffee, Summer Coffee, Fruit Coffee

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Equipment

Pour-over dripper
Coffee filter
Coffee grinder
Scale
Kettle
Muddler
Whisk
Serving glass

Ingredients

20g medium-roast coffee beans
300ml filtered water at 200°F
3 fresh strawberries, sliced
4-5 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons simple syrup
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
Ice cubes

Instructions

Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
Add ground coffee and begin pour-over process with hot water
In a glass, muddle strawberries and basil leaves with simple syrup
Fill glass with ice cubes
Pour freshly brewed coffee over ice
Whisk heavy cream with vanilla syrup until slightly thickened
Top coffee with sweet cream mixture
Garnish with fresh strawberry and basil leaf

Pro Tips

Use fresh strawberries at peak ripeness for the best flavor
Gently muddle the basil leaves to release oils without making them bitter
Chill your glass beforehand for the best iced coffee experience
Make the sweet cream ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days

Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 35mg, Potassium: 198mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 455IU, Vitamin C: 28mg, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Iced

Healthy

Beverage

Drink

American