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
- Prep your cold brew: Brew your cold brew using Alex’s Low-Acid Coffee and chill.
- Mix the cream: In a small cup, stir together the half-and-half, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and sweetener.
- Fill your glass: Add ice and pour in the cold brew.
- Add the peppermint cream: Slowly pour the cream mixture over the top for that dreamy holiday swirl.
- 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.