Mikki’s Soul Food Iced Coffee Cocktail

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A smooth and bold coffee cocktail with vanilla and cream, inspired by soulful flavors and comforting warmth. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together cold brew coffee, vanilla vodka, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 3 oz cold brew coffee, 1.5 oz vanilla vodka, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon to chill and dilute slightly.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Slowly pour 1 oz half and half over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by floating 3 whole coffee beans on top for aroma and presentation.

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