Cold Brew Coffee: Morning & Night

You know that here in the Surznick house, we loooove our coffee. Whether it be hot coffee, an iced latte, coffee ice cream, or a delicious cocktail, coffee flavor is just one that I rarely pass up. We're so excited to share two different cold brew coffee recipes today in collaboration with Born Sweet ® Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener. Similar to our Pumpkin Spice: Morning & Night post, on deck today we have Cold Brew Coffee: Morning and Night - one drink perfect for your morning commute and another one perfect for happy hour after a long day at work!

First we have to start with making our cold brew! Making cold brew coffee in a French press is so simple!


French Press Cold Brew Coffee
Here's what you need!
- 2/3 cup coarse ground coffee
- 3 cups water
- French press

Here's what you do!
- Combine your ground coffee and water in your French press.
- Gently stir until all grounds are wet and well-blended.
- Cover French press with the lid but do not press down plunger.
- Steep coffee overnight in refrigerator. In the morning, press down plunger to separate the coffee from the grounds.


Okay, now let's make that cold brew taste reeeeeeeal good. Add it to your favorite mug or tumbler with some ice, a packet (or two!) of Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener, stir it up, and drink!

Even though I love hot black coffee, I've never been one to drink my iced coffee black. Adding some sweetness is a necessity, so I love that Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener has NO artificial ingredients and (obviously) zero calories!


If you're like us, coffee isn't just for mornings. Coffee is delicious ANY time of the day, but when happy hour is involved, it's even better! Check out the steps below to learn how we made a delicious coffee cocktail with Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener simple syrup!



Coffee Old Fashioned (Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit)
Here's what you need!
- 4 oz. coffee (leftover from your morning cold brew is perfect!)
- 3/4 oz. (1/2 shot) Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener simple syrup (recipe below!)
- 1.5 oz. (1 shot) bourbon of your choice
- 1 dash bitters


Here's what you do!
- First make your simple syrup. To do so, combine 1 part water to 1 part Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener (we used 1/4 cup each.) Heat over medium heat, stirring until well dissolved and let cool. Extra can be covered and stored in the refrigerator.
- Combine all ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a lowball glass. Cheers!

Are you interested in trying Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener? Well I have good news - you can get a FREE sample by clicking here! Or you can head on over to the store locator to find out where to get Zing™ products close to you!

Thank you to Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener and Her Campus Media for sponsoring this post. All opinions are our own. And thank YOU for supporting the brands that support us!

Sarah & Nick