Ice that brew: These chilled variations will let you enjoy coffee this summer

If you are one of those who can't live without their steaming cup of morning coffee, then the rising temperatures right now aren't ideal because that may make you want to push the drink away.

Yes, cold coffee exists and it is good but what if you could turn that into something better? If you are working from home or have the time to experiment, you can do a lot more with your coffee. That way, you can turn it into a treat that will get you through the next month .

Mid-day Online invited city chefs to share innovative variations of cold coffee. They not only elevate your classic cold coffee but also use the concoction to make a completely new drink.

Genius by Nilesh Patel, beverage head (West), Impresario Handmade Restaurants
Nilesh Patel suggests using cold brew coffee for this drink, which he rightly names Genius, because it is a no-fuss replacement for your regular coffee, especially during the summer. The twist is a dash of hazelnut which turns it into a completely new drink. Patel shares, "One of the many wonders of cold brew is how versatile it is. If you fancy Irish coffee or a stout, this would be your ideal non-alcoholic replacement for it."

Ingredients:
Dope cold brew coffee or regular cold brew coffee - 60 ml, water - 90ml, hazelnut syrup - 10 ml, hazelnut foam for garnish.

Method:
1. In a glass, add ice coffee, water, and hazelnut syrup.
2. Stir it well.
3. Garnish it with hazelnut foam.

Salt Caramel Latte by Abhinav Mathur, CEO, Something's Brewing
Innovate with your regular latte on a lazy morning by adding a sweet and salty touch to it in the form of some caramel and pink salt. Something's Brewing's CEO Abhinav Mathur shares, "Although classic cold coffees are always popular, coffee coolers like iced americano, cold brews and more have been feeling the love, especially among young drinkers. These are also easier and more forgiving to concoct at home, making it a beginner-friendly beverage of choice."

Ingredients:
Double shot of espresso, ice cubes, pinch of pink salt, caramel - 1 pump, chilled milk as per requirement.

Method:
1. Pour double shots of espresso on ice.
2. Add a pinch of pink salt and 1 pump of caramel.
3. Top up with chilled milk.

Cold Brew Lemonade by Jatin Waingankar, brand ambassador, Svami
What if you could turn your cold coffee into a refreshing summer drink? Jatin Waingankar, brand ambassador of Svami, a maker of non-alcoholic drinks, suggests adding lemonade to it, something you may have not thought of before. He says, "It is a refreshing yet simple version of coffee."

Ingredients:
Lots of ice, double shot espresso or Cold Brew - 60 ml, Svami Lemonade or regular lemonade - 150 ml, lemon wedge for garnish.

Method:
1. Take a glass and add lots of ice.
2. Pour a double shot of espresso or cold brew into it.
3. Top with Svami salted lemonade or regular lemonade.
4. Garnish it with a lemon wedge.

Pineapple Mocha by Montoli Sema, mixologist, Dashanzi, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
Why opt for the regular mocha when you can add a twist to it? Montoli Sema uses pineapple and vanilla to create a delicious Pineapple Mocha at Dashanzi, the Asian restaurant at the five-star property. Sema shares, "The refreshing mocktail has the perfect combination of espresso and vanilla ice cream, mixed with pineapple juice and sprinkled with hot chocolate powder." The flavour of coffee, vanilla and pineapple when shaken together is refreshing but can also be had any time of the day.

Ingredients:
Espresso - 30 ml, one scoop of vanilla ice cream, pineapple juice - 45 ml, ice as per requirement, chocolate powder for garnishing.

Method:
1. Add the espresso to a glass, followed by the vanilla ice cream and pineapple juice.
2. Shake with ice and sprinkle some hot chocolate powder.
3. The mocktail is ready to serve.