Blackberry Sage Cold Brew Oat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cold Brew Base

01 - 250 ml coarsely ground dark roast coffee
02 - 1 litre cold filtered water

→ Blackberry Sage Mixture

03 - 150 g fresh blackberries
04 - 4 fresh sage leaves
05 - 30 ml maple syrup

→ Oat Cream

06 - 250 ml barista-style oat milk

→ To Serve

07 - Ice cubes as required

# Instructions:

01 - Combine coarsely ground coffee with cold filtered water in a large jar. Stir gently to ensure grounds are saturated. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours to allow extraction.
02 - In a bowl, muddle fresh blackberries with 2 sage leaves and 15 ml (1 tablespoon) maple syrup until juices are released.
03 - Remove the jar from refrigeration and strain the infused coffee through a coffee filter into a clean vessel, discarding the grounds.
04 - Place ice cubes in each glass and divide the muddled blackberry mixture evenly among the servings.
05 - Pour strained cold brew over the ice and blackberry mixture in each glass.
06 - Whisk or froth the oat milk with the remaining 15 ml (1 tablespoon) maple syrup until light and creamy in texture.
07 - Spoon the oat cream foam over each drink. Garnish with the remaining sage leaves and additional fresh blackberries if desired.

# Notes:

01 - To intensify blackberry flavor, gently simmer the berry-sage mixture briefly before muddling, then cool before use.