To make cold foam for coffee, you typically need a combination of cold milk (often skim or 2% milk), heavy cream, and a sweetener like vanilla syrup. Here are some common methods and a simple recipe:

Basic Ingredients

• Cold heavy cream (about 3 tablespoons)
• Cold milk, preferably 2% or skim (about 2 tablespoons)
• Vanilla syrup or flavored syrup (about 1 tablespoon)

Equipment Options

• Handheld milk frother
• Small jar with a lid (for shaking)
• French press (for pumping foam)
• Immersion blender or regular blender (for larger quantities)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Method 1: Using a Jar (No Frother)

1. Combine the cold heavy cream, cold milk, and vanilla syrup in a small jar with a lid.
2. Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, soft, and creamy.
3. Pour the cold foam over your iced coffee or cold brew and serve immediately

Method 2: Using a Handheld Milk Frother

1. Pour about 2 ounces of cold skim or 2% milk and ½ ounce of vanilla syrup into a glass or jar.
2. Submerge the frother into the milk and froth for about 20 seconds until the foam is thick and stable.
3. Spoon or pour the foam onto your cold brew coffee

Method 3: Using a French Press or Immersion Blender

• Pour milk and syrup into the French press or a container.
• Pump the plunger up and down quickly until foam forms (French press).
• Or use an immersion blender until the milk is foamy and thick.
• Pour over iced coffee

Tips

• Heavy cream adds richness and helps achieve a fluffy, cloud-like texture.
• Vanilla syrup adds sweetness and flavor but can be substituted with other flavored syrups or omitted for unsweetened foam.
• Shake or froth until the foam roughly doubles in volume and is creamy but still pourable.
• Serve immediately for best texture and taste

This homemade cold foam is a simple way to elevate your iced coffee or cold brew with a creamy, sweet, and frothy topping similar to what you get at coffee shops.