Iced Barako Coffee

Strong Batangas Barako coffee chilled and served over ice with milk. — Serves 1 tall glass · Prep 5m plus chilling

Ingredients

• 1/2–3/4 cup very strong brewed Barako coffee, well chilled
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk or fresh milk
• 2–3 tablespoons sugar or simple syrup, to taste
• 1–1 1/2 cups ice cubes

Method

1. Brew Barako coffee at double strength, let it cool, then chill it in the refrigerator.
2. In a tall glass, add the sugar or simple syrup and a splash of the coffee; stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
4. Pour in the remaining chilled coffee, then add the milk.
5. Stir well and taste, adjusting sweetness or milkiness as you like.

Kitchen note

Make the coffee stronger than usual so the flavour stays bold even after the ice melts.