Peppermint Cream Cold Brew: A Low-Acid Holiday Coffee You’ll Love

Peppermint Cream Cold Brew: A Low-Acid Holiday Coffee You’ll Love

The holiday rush is rushing… and if you’re anything like us, you need something festive, creamy, minty, and gentle on your stomach to keep up. Enter: the Peppermint Cream Cold Brew — your new go-to drink for the season.

This cozy-meets-refreshing drink is made with Alex’s Low-Acid Coffee, so you still get bold flavor and holiday vibes without the harsh acidic bite that most cold brews bring. Add a hint of peppermint, a swirl of cream, and a little sweetness, and you’ve got the perfect sip for gift wrapping, baking marathons, or answering nonstop holiday group texts.

Let’s get into it.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Naturally low acid: Made with USDA Organic beans that are gentle on your stomach.
  • Festive but simple: Just a few ingredients for big holiday flavor.
  • Creamy + minty: Think candy cane meets coffee shop — without the $8 price tag.
  • Customizable: Use dairy-free creamer, adjust the peppermint strength, or sweeten it however you like.

🎄 Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold brew made with Alex’s Low-Acid Coffee
  • ¼ cup half-and-half or dairy-free creamer
  • 1–2 tsp sweetener (simple syrup or maple syrup)
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp peppermint extract
  • Ice
  • Optional: crushed candy cane for the rim

☕ How to Make It

  1. Prep your cold brew: Brew your cold brew using Alex’s Low-Acid Coffee and chill.
  2. Mix the cream: In a small cup, stir together the half-and-half, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and sweetener.
  3. Fill your glass: Add ice and pour in the cold brew.
  4. Add the peppermint cream: Slowly pour the cream mixture over the top for that dreamy holiday swirl.
  5. Optional: Rim the glass with a little crushed candy cane for an extra festive touch.

❤️ Final Sip

Creamy. Minty. Refreshing. Stomach-friendly.
This Peppermint Cream Cold Brew brings all the holiday energy — without the acid crash.
Enjoy it during a morning hustle, a late-night gift-wrapping session, or whenever you need a little holiday magic in a cup.

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