- 4 cups fresh brewed coffee
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 3 cups crushed ice
- 1/2 cup cream
- Refrigerate coffee until cool, about 30 minutes. Chill four glasses, if desired. Stir vanilla extract and sugar in the boiling water until dissolved. Refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes. Divide the ice and chilled coffee evenly between the four glasses. Stir in cream and sugar mixture, to taste.