½ to 1ouncebrown sugar simple syrupadjust to taste
ice cubes
cinnamonto garnish
Instructions
To make simple syrup on the stove, combine the water and brown sugar in a small pot. Simmer over medium heat, stirring as needed until the sugar melts and a syrup forms, about 2-3 minutes.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the cold brew, bourbon, coconut milk, and brown sugar simple syrup with a few cubes of ice. Shake vigorously. If you don't have a cocktail shaker, just whisk together the ingredients in a cup.
Serve the drink over a few cubes of ice. Sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon.
Notes
Milk: I have also made this with soy milk and oat milk, but they coagulate when mixed with alcohol and require frequent stirring.
Make the simple syrup on the stove, in the microwave, or with water from a kettle in a heat-safe jar. To make it in the microwave, simply microwave the sugar and water together in a heat-safe jar, whisking every 30 seconds until completely dissolved. To make with a kettle, add almost boiling water to a heat-safe jar with the brown sugar. Whisk vigorously to melt the sugar.