Recipe
Coffee Milk Recipe
Coffee milk is a nostalgic, comforting beverage from Rhode Island that’s like chocolate milk’s coffee-flavored cousin. It blends sweetened coffee syrup with cold milk to create a creamy, mellow drink that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re looking to reduce caffeine intake or try something new, this treat delivers all the flavor of coffee in a refreshingly gentle way.
- Prep time
- 5 mins
- Total time
- 5 mins
- Course
- Drinks
- Cuisine
- American (New England)
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 120 kcal
Equipment
- Tall glass
- Spoon
- Small saucepan (for homemade syrup)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold milk (whole, skim, or dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons coffee syrup (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee (or espresso)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
If making homemade syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine brewed coffee and sugar.
- Simmer gently over medium heat, stirring often, until sugar dissolves completely (about 3–5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow to cool.
- Store in a jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
To prepare the drink:
- Pour cold milk into a tall glass.
- Add 2 tablespoons of coffee syrup.
- Stir thoroughly until fully mixed.
- Taste and add more syrup if a stronger flavor is desired.
- Serve immediately, optionally over ice.
Notes
- This drink is caffeine-optional—use decaf coffee in your syrup for a kid-friendly version. Want to make it fancy? Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and turn it into a retro-style coffee milk float! Perfect as a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat with a pastry on the side.