Coffee is my best friend in the morning. Â Actually – who am I kidding? Â Coffee is my best friend all day. Â I drink it like it is the essence of life. Â
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Actually, I think it just might be.  😉
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I love coffee in all forms. Â Hot, cold, – even in food. Â Today, we are going to talk about the perfect iced coffee though.
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I’m completely serious. Â This makes the most perfect cup of iced coffee you have ever had. Â If you weren’t a coffee addict before, well – I’m about to turn you into it. Â
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So, come on – let’s get your coffee fix.
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You will need 2 – 5 gallon food safe buckets. Â I picked mine up from Lowes for a little over $2.00 a piece. Â
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Pour in one pound of coffee into one of the buckets. Â Then, pour in 2 gallons of cold water. Â Seal with the corresponding lid, or even tin foil in a pinch. Â Let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
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Now, it’s time for that other bucket.  Set a sieve on the other bucket & line with a cheesecloth.  Slowly & carefully – pour the coffee mixture through the cheesecloth lined sieve & into the other bucket.
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Using a spoon, press out any other liquid from the grounds with a spoon. Waste nothing!
To serve – drizzle in a couple tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk (more if you are using a larger glass) & a couple splashes of milk. Â You can use flavored coffee syrups if you want a vanilla or other type of flavor. Â Stir it up really good – or if you are using a mason jar, put on the lid and give it a good shaking. Â Taste, and add more sweetened condensed milk or regular milk if you feel the need.
sweetened condensed milk2-3 tablespoons per serving
*Note: Use skim milk2%, whole, sugar, sugar substitute, whatever! Adapt to your liking!
Instructions
In one of the buckets, mix together the coffee & water. Cover & let sit for 24 hours. Set up a cheesecloth lined sieve on top of the additional bucket. Pour through the sieve into the other bucket. Strain a second time if you would like. Store in a beverage dispenser or a couple of 1-gallon pitchers in the refrigerator.
Mix in milk & sweetened condensed milk (or whatever additions of your choice) and combine well. Taste, and adjust to your tastes if you need to.
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