While it doesn’t have to be summer for your iced coffee cravings to kick in, when the scorching hot weather and the sweaty nights start to be too much to handle, something chill to start the day seems like the only option– if you want to get through the day at least.
Check out these delicious iced coffee recipes designed to keep you cool while offering that caffeine jolt you need. Any of these will be the perfect addition to your weekend brunch (or even on its own!).
Iced Cappuccino
Nothing beats your favorite classic combination of strong coffee, sweet condensed milk, and half-and-half, served over ice!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup half-and-half cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, combine coffee and milk. Whisk in half-and-half and vanilla until well blended. Pour into glasses filled with ice.
Creamy Iced Coffee
Something creamy is, indeed, the perfect morning treat. Mix in a little sugar, some vanilla, and creme de cacao then you’ve got yourself the epitome of happiness all in one icy drink!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ½ quarts brewed coffee, room temperature
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons creme de cacao
Directions:
- In a pitcher, combine cooled coffee, milk and half-and-half. Stir in sugar, vanilla and creme de cacao. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Caramel Macchiato on Ice
A perfect balance of coffee, vanilla, milk, and gooey caramel will make a sweet and creamy summer drink, for sure! A popular drink for coffee lovers, you can make this recipe easily at home!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla-flavored syrup
- ⅓ cup ice cubes
- ¾ cup milk
- 4 ounces Gevalia® Cold Brew Concentrate – House Blend
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
Directions:
- Pour vanilla syrup into the bottom of a glass. Add ice cubes and pour in milk. Slowly pour in cold brew concentrate and drizzle with caramel sauce.
Banana Milk Coffee
A banana? In your coffee? Well, don’t scratch it out before you try it! Adding creamy smooth banana milk to your cold morning brew will make it taste rich and delicious! Breakfast in a cup, indeed!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 very ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (Optional)
- ice cubes
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
Directions:
- Combine milk, banana, and simple syrup in a blender; blend until very smooth.
- Fill two 16-ounce glasses with ice cubes. Divide coffee between the glasses. Pour banana milk on top, dividing it evenly between the glasses.
Cheaters’ Iced Coffee
Do you want to know the secret to the easiest (and tastiest!) iced coffee recipe ever created? Instant coffee and your mad shaking skills are key!
What You’ll Need:
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 6 fluid ounces cold milk
Directions:
- In sealable jar, combine instant coffee, sugar and warm water. Cover the jar and shake until it is foamy. Pour into a glass full of ice and fill the glass with milk. Adjust to taste if necessary.
Cold Brew
Did you know that coffee brewed in cold water is less acidic than a hot brew? If you’re into a sweeter version, we’ve got no beef. Just make sure to go heavy on the ice to make the brain freeze last a little longer!
What You’ll Need:
- ½ pound coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 ½ cups cold water
- cheesecloth
- coffee filters
Directions:
- Put coffee grounds in a large container. Slowly pour water over the grounds. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and steep at room temperature for 18 to 24 hours.
- Line a strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and place atop a pitcher; strain coffee through the cheesecloth into the pitcher. Discard the grounds. To get a clearer brew, strain coffee again through coffee filters. Store in refrigerator.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Sweetened condensed milk mixed with strong coffee chilled on ice makes an easy but unbeatable Southeast Asian treat! Serve it on a hot summer day or drink to wrap up your evening– whichever you chose, we’re sure even those who only take their coffee black will love this!
What You’ll Need:
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup dark roast ground coffee beans
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 16 ice cubes
Directions:
- Brew coffee with water using your preferred method to make brewed coffee. Spoon 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk into each of 4 coffee cups. Pour 1 cup of fresh hot coffee into each cup, and stir to dissolve the milk.
- Pour hot coffee over a tall glass with ice cubes and stir briskly to chill the coffee.
Iced Mocha
Get your day off to a sweet start with cocoa, almond milk, and chocolate syrup! Not only will you fall in love with this chocolate-y drink, but you don’t even have to feel guilty for enjoying such a flavorful drink!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ¼ cups cold coffee, divided
- 1 envelope low-calorie hot cocoa mix
- ice cubes, or as needed
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate syrup
Directions:
- Heat 1/4 cup coffee in microwave in a mug until warmed. Stir cocoa mix into the coffee until dissolved. Fill a large glass with ice cubes and pour 1 cup cold coffee and almond milk over the ice cubes; stir the cocoa mixture and chocolate syrup into the coffee and almond milk.
Peanut Butter Iced Coffee with Chocolate
Change up your morning by making this ingenious recipe with coffee ice cubes, soy milk, chocolate syrup, and a little peanut butter! You’ll love that nutty taste with your coffee for sure!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- ½ cup soy milk
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 packet granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener
Directions:
- Pour coffee into an ice cube tray; freeze until coffee ice cubes form, 1 to 2 hours. Combine coffee ice cubes, soy milk, chocolate syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and no-calorie sweetener in a blender. Cover and blend until frothy.
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