Ingredients

• 1 cup cold brew coffee (strongly brewed, chilled)
  
  

• 2–3 tbsp Irish cream syrup (homemade or store-bought — see below)
  
  

• Ice cubes
  
  

• 2 tbsp heavy cream or half-and-half (for the creamy swirl)
  
  

• Optional: a splash of real Irish cream liqueur (for an adults-only upgrade)
  
  

Homemade Irish Cream Syrup (optional but epic):

• ½ cup sugar
  
  

• ½ cup water
  
  

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  
  

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• ½ tsp instant espresso powder
  
  

• Pinch of salt
  
  

• 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  

Instructions

1. Make the Syrup (if going DIY):
   
   

• In a saucepan, whisk sugar, water, and cocoa powder over medium heat until smooth.
  
  

• Stir in espresso powder, vanilla, salt, and condensed milk.
  
  

• Let cool and store in a jar.
  
  

2. Assemble the Cold Brew:
   
   

• Fill a tall glass with ice.
  
  

• Pour in the cold brew.
  
  

• Add 2–3 tbsp of the Irish cream syrup (or liqueur if you’re going bold).
  
  

3. The Creamy Finish:
   
   

• Slowly drizzle heavy cream over the top for that cascading swirl.
  
  

• Stir gently, admire, then drink like you’re sitting in a Dublin café.