Step 1

Use either a French press or a large mason jar, add 16 ounces of water to the vessel.

Step 2

Add 1/2 cup of coarsely ground coffee.

Step 3

Place a lid on the container and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

Step 4

After 12 hours, separate the coffee from the grounds. If using a French press, press down the plunger and pour off the water.

Step 5

If you are using a Mason jar, pour the coffee through a coffee filter.

Step 6

Store cold brew coffee in the refrigerator.

Step 7

Prepare vanilla syrup by combining 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil and cook just until the sugar dissolves.

Step 9

Remove the saucepan from the stove and let the sugar syrup cool to room temperature.

Step 10

Stir in vanilla. Store this vanilla syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Step 11

Make the vanilla sweet cream by combining the 2% milk, heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons of the prepared vanilla syrup in a small bowl. Stir well.

Step 12

If you do not use all of it immediately, store it in an airtight container in your refrigerator.

Step 13

Fill a tall glass with ice.

Step 14

Add cold brew coffee.

Step 15

Add sweet cream.