Strawberry Foam Cold Brew

If you love Starbucks’ famous cold brews, you’re going to love this homemade version!

This Strawberry Foam Cold Brew is creamy, slightly sweet, and has just the right amount of berry flavor to make your coffee feel extra special.

Plus, it’s super easy to make at home with just a few ingredients!

The best part? You can customize the sweetness, adjust the strawberry flavor, and save money by skipping the coffee shop.

It’s a fun drink to make for yourself or to impress guests—no fancy barista skills required!

What You’ll Need

For the Cold Brew

1 cup cold brew coffee (store-bought or homemade)
Ice cubes

For the Strawberry Foam

¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons milk (whole or 2%)
2 tablespoons strawberry syrup (homemade or store-bought)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

A top-down shot of all the ingredients for Strawberry Foam Cold Brew arranged neatly on a white marble counter with hints of gold

Pro Tips for the Best Strawberry Foam Cold Brew

Use fresh cold brew – If making it at home, steep coarsely ground coffee in cold water for 12–24 hours for the smoothest flavor.
Chill your glass – Pop your serving glass in the fridge for a few minutes before pouring to keep your drink extra cold.
Adjust the sweetness – Add more or less strawberry syrup based on how sweet you like your foam.
Froth it right – Use a milk frother, handheld whisk, or even a small blender to get the fluffiest strawberry foam.
Pour gently – Slowly pour the foam over the cold brew so it sits beautifully on top before mixing.

Tools You’ll Need

A tall glass
Spoon for stirring
Small bowl
Handheld milk frother (or whisk)

Substitutions & Variations

No heavy cream? Use half-and-half for a lighter foam.
Dairy-free? Try coconut cream or oat milk for a plant-based version.
Want it sweeter? Add an extra drizzle of strawberry syrup on top.
More coffee flavor? Stir the foam into the cold brew for a blended taste.

Make-Ahead Tips

Cold brew can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Strawberry foam is best fresh, but you can mix the ingredients and keep them chilled until ready to froth.

How to Make Strawberry Foam Cold Brew

1. Fill a Glass with Ice and Cold Brew

Pour 1 cup of cold brew coffee over ice in a tall glass.

a tall glass filled with ice cubes and dark cold brew coffee being poured from a glass pitcher.

2. Prepare the Strawberry Foam

In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons strawberry syrup, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.

a small bowl with heavy cream, milk, strawberry syrup, and vanilla extract, swirled but not yet mixed

3. Froth the Mixture

Use a milk frother or whisk to whip the mixture until thick and fluffy, about 30 seconds.

a pink strawberry foam mixture in a small white bowl, bubbles forming and texture becoming thick

4. Pour the Strawberry Foam Over Cold Brew

Slowly pour the thick strawberry foam over the cold brew, letting it float on top.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

Optionally, give it a light stir or leave it layered. Sip and enjoy!

Leftovers & Storage

Best enjoyed fresh – the foam will deflate over time.
If needed, keep the foam separate in the fridge and re-froth before serving.

Final Thoughts

This Strawberry Foam Cold Brew is an easy, fun way to upgrade your daily coffee. It’s creamy, sweet, and perfect for any coffee lover who wants something a little extra special. Give it a try and let me know how you like it in the comments! Did you tweak it to your taste? I’d love to hear your variations! ☕🍓