On a hot summer day, nothing is better than waking up to some chilled Grady’s Cold-Brew coffee over ice. Born and bred in Brooklyn, Grady’s is made locally in small batches using a New Orleans-style blend that gives it its amazing flavor. Our friends at Grady’s have perfected the cold cup of joe, and this amazing coffee concentrate isn’t only limited to being poured over ice—check out these 7 new ways to try Grady’s Cold-Brew from the folks at Grady’s after the jump.
1 oz. bourbon
1 oz. Grady’s Cold-Brew
1/2 oz. vermouth
3-5 dashes bitters
Ice
Shake with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist and serve.
2. Night Coffee
2 oz. tequila
2 oz. Grady’s Cold-Brew
Ice
Mix and serve.
3. Cold-Brew Orange Twist
2 oz. dark spiced rum
1 oz. orange juice
1 oz. Grady’s Cold Brew
Ice
Mix and serve.
Grady’s Cold-Brew
Nocino (walnut liqueur)
Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
Tito’s vodka
Organic half & half
Mix and serve.
5. Dave’s Sunday Morning Smoothie
1 oz. Grady’s Cold-Brew
1 ripe banana
8 oz. almond milk
1 scoop blueberries
Honey to taste
Throw it all in a blender and enjoy!
6. John and Elana’s Cold-Brew Smoothie
8 oz. soy milk
1 oz. Grady’s Cold-Brew
1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 small ripe banana
1 tbsp. chia seeds (optional)
Blend. Drink. Love.
7. Grady’s Cold-Brew Bread Pudding
Serves 12
1½ cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
½ cup Grady’s Cold-Brew
2 cups granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
4 eggs, beaten
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup of your favorite chocolate, chopped
1 lb. day old Italian or Country white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Preheat oven to 350° F. In large bowl, stir together cream, milk, and Grady’s. Add sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and cinnamon; stir until incorporated. Stir in eggs, pecans, and chocolate.
Grease a 9×13 baking dish and add bread. Cover with mixture and let absorb liquid for 30 minutes. Bake for 1 hour—bread pudding should be set and moistened by melted chocolate. Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.