Nitro Cold Brew Coffee

A barista-level cold coffee beverage in which cold brew coffee is infused with nitrogen gas, yielding a creamy, stout-like texture and a foamy head. Smooth and less bitter than regular iced coffee, nitro cold brew is often served straight from a tap (or whipped cream dispenser at home) without ice, to preserve its velvety mouthfeel.

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A barista-level cold coffee beverage in which cold brew coffee is infused with nitrogen gas, yielding a creamy, stout-like texture and a foamy head. Smooth and less bitter than regular iced coffee, nitro cold brew is often served straight from a tap (or whipped cream dispenser at home) without ice, to preserve its velvety mouthfeel.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cold brew coffee concentrate
  • 32 ounces filtered water (to dilute the concentrate)
  • Nitrogen cartridge (for infusing, if using a whipped cream dispenser)
  • Sweet cream (optional topping: e.g., 1/4 cup heavy cream + 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup, whipped lightly)

Instructions

  1. 1Dilute the cold brew concentrate with filtered water in a large container (typically a 1:2 ratio concentrate to water, or according to taste). Chill the diluted cold brew.
  2. 2If using a whipped cream dispenser (home method): Pour the cold brew into the dispenser. Securely add the lid and charge it with a nitrogen (N₂O) cartridge according to the device instructions. Shake the dispenser for about 30 seconds to infuse the gas.
  3. 3Dispense the coffee from the container into a glass. The coffee will come out with a creamy, stout-like head of foam from the nitrogen infusion.
  4. 4Optionally, top the nitro cold brew with a sweet vanilla cream: Lightly froth heavy cream with a little vanilla syrup to a pourable consistency and spoon it over the cold brew.
  5. 5Serve immediately. Nitro cold brew is usually served without ice (the nitrogen infusion chills and adds texture to the coffee), so enjoy it cold and creamy.

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