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Pistachio Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
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Pistachio Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

This Pistachio Cream Cold Brew Starbucks copycat recipe features smooth cold brew coffee layered with homemade pistachio syrup and creamy vanilla pistachio sweet cream. Rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced, this easy iced coffee drink tastes even better than Starbucks and costs a fraction of the price.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Resting Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade pistachio syrup, iced pistachio coffee, pistachio cold brew recipe, pistachio cream cold brew, starbucks copycat coffee recipe, starbucks pistachio cream cold brew copycat
Servings: 1
Author: Ella

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Tall glass
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold brew coffee
  • 2 tablespoons pistachio syrup
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Simmer pistachios, water, and sugar for 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and salt. Cool and strain.
  • Whisk heavy cream, milk, pistachio syrup, and vanilla until slightly thick but still pourable.
  • Fill a glass with ice. Add 1–2 tablespoons pistachio syrup and pour in cold brew.
  • Slowly pour pistachio sweet cream over the top. Garnish with crushed pistachios and enjoy.
  • Garnish with crushed pistachios and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust syrup amount for sweetness preference
  • Use coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • Large ice cubes melt slower and improve texture
  • Sweet cream can be made 24 hours ahead
  • Syrup and cold brew both store up to 2 weeks