From Pineapple Floats to Dirty Colas: 4 Summer Coffee Recipes
Summer is fully here, the sun is blazing, and temperatures are soaring. While we love a crisp, bubbly craft soda to keep cool, sometimes you need that extra hit of caffeine to power through the midday slump.
Enter our brand-new collaboration: the Steep Soda Co. x Two Chimps Coffee Ready-to-Drink (R2D) Cold Brew Can. We took responsibly sourced specialty coffee roasts and locked them into a portable, ice cold can.
While it tastes incredible straight from the fridge, premium ready-to-drink cold brew is also the ultimate secret ingredient for summer mixing. We have put together four refreshing, bubbly, and completely alcohol-free cold brew coffee drinks you can whip up at home in seconds.
The Best Specialty Cold Brew Recipes for Summer
The Golden Pineapple Coffee Float
The tropical coffee soda drink you didn't know you needed.
We are bringing two of our latest seasonal drops together for a sweet, creamy, tropical flavour explosion. Pairing pineapple with coffee might sound wild, but the natural fruit acidity of a premium specialty roast absolutely loves tropical sweetness.
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Ingredients:
- ½ can of Steep x Two Chimps Cold Brew
- ½ can of Steep Sparkling Pineapple Soda
- 1 scoop of premium vanilla ice cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free twist).
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How to Make:
- In a large glass, gently mix equal parts of cold brew and Sparkling Pineapple soda over ice.
- Slowly drop one generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or coconut cream right into the centre.
- Watch it foam up into a beautiful, fizzy, decadent summer dessert-in-a-glass. Grab a spoon!
The Fiery Ginger Buzz
Crisp, spicy, and intensely cooling.
This refreshing summer coffee drink relies on real root ginger heat to contrast with the cool, refreshing cold brew. By using our small-batch Ginger Beer, you get a fiery kick of real ginger and fresh chilies that completely electrifies the coffee flavour.
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Ingredients:
- 1 full can of Steep x Two Chimps Cold Brew
- ½ can of Steep Ginger Beer
- A tiny squeeze of fresh lime juice
- A massive sprig of fresh mint.
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How to Make:
- Fill a sturdy glass with plenty of crushed ice.
- Pour in your Steep Ginger Beer and add a fresh squeeze of lime juice.
- Pour the cold brew can straight over the top.
- Give it a gentle stir from the bottom up and slap a sprig of fresh mint on top to release the aromatics.
The Steep Bubbly "Dirty" Coffee Cola
The viral internet trend, made premium.
The famous TikTok "dirty soda" trend gets a serious artisanal upgrade. Instead of using mass-market colas packed with artificial syrups, we are pairing our crisp Steep Soda Cola with our premium specialty cold brew. The botanicals in our craft cola blend beautifully with the rich coffee notes, creating a light, cascading, creamy drink that feels incredibly indulgent without being overly heavy.
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Ingredients:
- ½ can of Steep x Two Chimps Cold Brew
- ½ can of Steep Soda Cola
- A tiny dash of vanilla extract (optional)
- A generous splash of oat milk, half-and-half, or single cream.
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How to Make:
- Fill a tall glass with large ice cubes.
- Pour in your Steep Soda Cola and cold brew coffee in equal parts.
- Stir very gently to combine the two bases without losing the carbonation.
- Finish by slowly pouring your cream or oat milk directly over the top.
- Watch the milk beautifully cascade through the dark cola and coffee layers before taking your first refreshing sip.
The Steep Espresso Cola Shake
The ultimate rich, velvety summer indulgence.
When a standard iced coffee won't cut it, this thick, creamy coffee shake will. By blending our specialty cold brew with real dairy vanilla ice cream and topping it with the complex, botanical notes of Steep Soda Cola, you get a hybrid between a thick milkshake and an old-school soda fountain float. It is incredibly rich, smooth, and deeply satisfying.
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Ingredients:
- ½ can of Steep x Two Chimps Cold Brew
- ½ can of Steep Soda Cola (chilled)
- 2 large scoops of premium vanilla bean ice cream
- Whipped cream and cocoa powder (for garnish)
How to Make:
- Add the two scoops of vanilla ice cream and the half-can of cold brew coffee into a blender.
- Blend on high for 10–15 seconds until completely smooth and thick.
- Pour the blended coffee shake into a tall glass, leaving about two inches of space at the top.
- Slowly pour your chilled Steep Soda Cola directly over the shake. The cola will cut through the richness and create a beautiful, frothy, bubbly head.
- Top with a mountain of whipped cream, dust with cocoa powder, and serve immediately with a wide straw.
