Enjoy a refreshing boost with this Iced Coffee Recipe, perfect for those who love a chilled coffee year-round. Whether you prefer it sweet, creamy, or bold, this customizable drink delivers the ideal cold brew with just a few simple ingredients. No fancy machines needed! Learn how to make café-quality iced coffee at home and savor your favorite pick-me-up any time of day.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Quick and Easy: This recipe takes just a few minutes to put together, especially if you have cold brew ready.
Customizable: Adjust the sweetness, milk, and flavors to suit your personal taste. You can even make it dairy-free or sugar-free!
Perfect for Hot Days: A chilled, energizing drink that’s ideal for warm weather or whenever you need a refreshing caffeine boost.
Cost-Effective: Make your own iced coffee at home and save money compared to buying it at a coffee shop.

Iced Coffee Recipe: The Perfect Refreshing Drink

Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Brew Time

hours

Calories

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Ingredients

1 cup cold brew coffee or freshly brewed coffee, cooled
Ice cubes
1/4 cup milk (or any milk alternative like almond, oat, or coconut milk)
1-2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener (optional)
Flavor additions (optional): vanilla extract, caramel syrup, chocolate syrup
Whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Directions: How to make a iced coffee recipe?

Prepare the coffee: If using cold brew, brew the coffee for 12-24 hours ahead of time. For a quicker option, brew strong hot coffee and let it cool completely. You can place it in the fridge to speed up the process.
Fill the glass: Fill a glass with ice cubes.
Add coffee and milk: Pour the cold coffee over the ice, followed by the milk. Stir to combine.
Sweeten: Add sugar or your preferred sweetener, stirring until dissolved. If you’re adding flavorings like vanilla or caramel, stir those in as well.
Top it off: If desired, top your iced coffee with whipped cream and an extra drizzle of syrup for a café-style treat.
Serve: Enjoy your refreshing iced coffee immediately!

Notes

Cold Brew Option: For a smoother, less acidic flavor, opt for cold brew. To make it, combine 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans with 4 cups of cold water and steep in the fridge for 12-24 hours. Strain the coffee before using.
Sweetening Tip: Dissolve sugar in the coffee while it’s still warm if you’re using hot brewed coffee. This prevents the sugar from sitting at the bottom of the glass.
Strong Coffee: If you’re using regular brewed coffee, make it slightly stronger than usual to account for dilution from the ice.
Milk Alternatives: Swap regular milk with plant-based options like almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
Ice Options: For a richer drink, use coffee ice cubes (made by freezing brewed coffee) to avoid diluting the flavor as the ice melts.
Storage: You can keep cold brew in the fridge for up to a week, making it convenient to prepare iced coffee anytime.