Kat's Kitchen

If you’ve been to Starbucks lately, you might have noticed their newest drink hitting the menu—the Raspberry Cream Cold Brew. It’s a sweet, creamy twist on their classic cold brew, featuring raspberry cream cold foam on top and a hint of vanilla inside the coffee. While it’s a fun treat to grab at the store, it can add up quickly—and since Starbucks’ raspberry syrup isn’t always available year-round, you might find yourself craving it when it’s gone.

That’s where this copykat recipe comes in! You can make it at home anytime, for a fraction of the cost, using either store-bought raspberry syrup or my homemade raspberry syrup recipe. I love making this at home because I can customize the sweetness, adjust the color, and enjoy it whenever the mood strikes.

Ingredients

Raspberry Cream Cold Brew

• 1–2 tablespoons store-bought or homemade vanilla syrup (adjust to taste)
• 10 ounces unsweetened black cold brew
• Ice cubes
• Raspberry Cream Cold Foam (recipe below)

Raspberry Cream Cold Foam

• 1 tablespoon homemade raspberry syrup (or store-bought)
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1–3 drops red food coloring (optional, for a brighter pink/red hue)

Non-Dairy Raspberry Cream Cold Foam

• 1 tablespoon homemade raspberry syrup (or store-bought)
• 2 tablespoons 2% barista style oat milk
• 3 tablespoons vanilla soy milk
• 1–3 drops red food coloring (optional, for a brighter pink/red hue)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cold Brew Base
   In a tall glass, combine the vanilla syrup, cold brew, and ice. Stir well and set aside.
2. Make the Raspberry Cream Cold Foam
   In a small cup or frothing pitcher, combine the raspberry syrup, 2% milk, heavy cream, and food coloring (if using). Froth with a handheld milk frother until thick and creamy.
3. Assemble the Drink
   Slowly pour the raspberry cream cold foam over the cold brew. Sip and enjoy that sweet raspberry-meets-coffee magic.

Pro Tip: If you want to make this even more budget-friendly, brew your own cold brew at home using one of these 3 Ways to Make Cold Brew at Home and whip up my easy homemade raspberry syrup. You’ll have enough syrup for multiple drinks, meaning you can enjoy this Starbucks-inspired treat for days—without the daily coffee shop bill.

How To Make Cold Brew at Home

To make your own homemade cold brew using coffee grounds and water, see my 3 Ways To Make Cold Brew at Home blog post for my preferred methods.

What Store-Bought Cold Brew is Best?

If you’re like me and prefer the convenient store-bought/premade cold brew route, these are my top favorite cold brew options:

• SToK Black Unsweetened Cold Brew Coffee
• SToK Decaf Unsweetened Cold Brew Coffee
• Wandering Bear Extra Strong Organic Cold Brew Coffee, Straight Black
• Bizzy Cold Brew Coffee, Organic, Espresso Blend, Unsweetened

Variations

• Dairy-Free? Use oat milk and vanilla soy milk for a non-dairy cold foam.
• Sugar- Free? Use or make a sugar free vanilla syrup and raspberry syrup using your favorite sugar substitute like monk fruit, allulose, or stevia.
• No Food Coloring? Use beet powder or powdered freeze dried raspberries.
• Extra Indulgent? Drizzle chocolate sauce or sprinkle cocoa powder on top for a fun twist.
• Decaf? Use a decaf cold brew for a lower caffeine drink any time of day.

More Starbucks Cold Brew Recipes

• Starbucks Horchata Cream Cold Brew
• Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew
• Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
• Starbucks Pistachio Cream Cold Brew
• Starbucks White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew
• Starbucks Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Brew
• Starbucks Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie Cold Brew