20 Awesome Iced Coffee Recipes (2024)

by Susan

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Iced coffee is the perfect refresher on a hot afternoon. But you don’t have to run to a coffee shop, keep reading to find out how to make homemade iced coffee including 20 delicious iced coffee recipes.

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Turn your coffee break into an oasis of icy, creamy sweetness combined with spicy toasty goodness. Be your own barista as you try out these iced coffee recipes. You can keep it healthy with traditional vanilla and caramel flavors or go all out and keep it just this side of a coffee dessert.

Do you start every morning with coffee? How about lunch, afternoon break, dinner, after dinner… how many coffees do you like to drink in a day.

I usually have a coffee with my breakfast and my lunch. And I confess to sometimes even indulging in a few chocolate covered coffee beans if I need an extra boost of caffeine in the afternoon.

Since I work at home, I make most of my coffee myself… which definitely saves money. And I use a moka pot to make espresso at home on the stove in a few minutes.

But sometimes it can be nice to have an extra fancy coffee instead of my usual brew.

In the hot summer, I especially love having iced coffee. It’s amazing how refreshing a cold coffee can be when it’s hot outside. But I do make iced coffee recipes all year round.

Incredible Iced Coffee Recipes

To help you cool down and add a little variety to your routine, replace your hot brewed coffee with a delicious frothy, cold, caffeinated confection from one of these iced coffee recipes.

From Frappuccinos to iced lattes, from mocha to cinnamon, here are 20 awesome frozen and iced coffee recipes that are perfect for an invigorating treat, any time of day.

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How to Make Homemade Iced Coffee – 20 Refreshing Recipes

  1. If you love fresh herbs you’ll love this Fresh Mint Iced Coffee Recipe from How Sweet Eats.
  2. Do you love frappuccinos? Try this Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino by Minimalistic Baker to skip the coffee shop and save some money without sacrificing taste or flavor. This is one of our favorite iced coffee recipes.
  3. This Skinny Vanilla Homemade Iced Coffee by Julia’s Eats And Treats will satisfy your craving for a delicious iced coffee without leaving you to worry over how much sugar & calories are in this iced coffee recipe.
  4. DIY Vietnamese Ice Coffee by The Lemon Bowl is a treat for sure. Using only 2 indulgent ingredients this iced coffee recipe is sure to please.
  5. How about an iced coffee recipe is like breakfast in a cup? Give thisCoffee Banana Smoothie With Oats and Chia by Little Broken.
  6. Do you practice a vegan lifestyle? How about this Vegan Caramel Frappuccino by Simple Vegan Blog? If you like to limit your caffeine this iced coffee recipe is for you!
  7. For a super sweet treat try this Iced White Chocolate Mocha by Mom Makes Dinner. White chocolate sauce and whipped cream…MMmmm.
  8. Who doesn’t love delicious marshmallows, crunchy sweet graham crackers, and chocolate? This Smores Iced Coffee Recipeby a Night Owl Blog is scrumptious!
  9. This Coconut Horchata Iced Coffee by Baking A Moment is creamy, cinnamon-y, and dairy-free! Great for a summer pick-me-up treat!
  10. This Rumchata Iced Coffee Slush by Julia’s Eats And Treats is definitely not a plain-jane iced coffee recipe! Spiked with Rumchata and frozen to make a delicious slush!
  11. For coffee with a kick – caffeine and spice, try this Aztec Iced Mocha Recipe by Vegetarian Gastronomy. Espresso & cayenne pepper are just a couple of the secret ingredients.
  12. Is mocha flavored coffee your thing? How about this Chocolate Mocha Ice Coffee by Tastes Of Lizzy T? Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. YUM!
  13. Honey simple syrup makes this Honey Cinnamon Iced Latte by Cook Nourish Bliss a delicious iced coffee recipe to try. You may discover a new daily routine.
  14. Have you ever added fresh raspberries to your iced coffee? This Fresh Raspberry Iced Coffee by Running To The Kitchen looks so fresh and delicious, the addition of cacao nibs make it even better! Serve a cup to your friends and they’ll be so impressed.
  15. Ice cream and coffee, two of the best things on earth right? With this 
Viennese Iced Coffee by Li’l Vienna you combine the two. You’ll be surprised how easy this iced coffee recipe really is.
  16. Do you love iced lattes but don’t like shelling out $5 per cup? Cook Eat Paleo teaches you 
How To Make Iced Latte. What will you do with all the money you save?
  17. This Cookies and Cream Frappe by My 3 Little Kittens marries two of the best things, coffee and cookies! I love a sweet drink like this on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
  18. Enjoy coffee after dinner with this Boozy Bourbon Iced Coffee by Homemade And Yummy. What a wonderful way to relax after a long day.
  19. Shake things up with this Bailey’s Kahlua Coffee Shake by Ann’s Entitled Life! It’s such a delicious treat.
  20. If you love cinnamon flavors try out this Copycat Starbucks Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte by Saving Dollars And Sense. It’s amazing how much money you can save by skipping that drive thru at Starbucks.

I hope you enjoy all these tasty recipes. I think my personal favorites are #8 and #14.

More Coffee Love

How To Use A Moka Pot – If you lived in Italy, you’d have one of these little coffee pots on your stove.

But if you live in the US or Canada, you may have no idea what this cute Italian coffee maker can do for you.

Find out what you’re missing…

Here’s to your coffee break… cheers!

Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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FAQs

What is the secret to making good iced coffee? ›

How do you make a good iced coffee? The key is to brew a strong coffee concentrate: I let mine steep overnight, then I strain it, and chill it. I don't add ice until I'm ready to drink my iced coffee; I don't want the ice cubes to melt and dilute it!

What makes McDonald's iced coffee so good? ›

What makes McDonald's iced coffee taste so good? The secret behind the signature taste of McDonald's iced coffee isn't just the chain's proprietary Arabica beans—it's the ratio of bitter coffee to sweet simple syrup and luscious light cream.

What is the best ice for iced coffee? ›

Iced coffee: Crescent cubes are also a good choice for iced coffee because they are slow-melting and can help to keep your coffee cold and refreshing.

What roast does Starbucks use for iced coffee? ›

Starbucks® Black Iced Coffee Unsweetened and Sweetened beverages are crafted with premium Starbucks® coffee from 100 percent arabica beans to create a perfectly balanced medium roast with a refreshing flavor.

What kind of milk is best for iced coffee? ›

Whole, Reduced-Fat or Skim? A general rule of thumb in choosing your milk: the more fat that exists in the milk, the richer and creamier it will taste. Which makes whole milk the go-to option for most coffee bars. At about 3-4% fat content, it achieves an ideal balance of taste and texture when mixed with coffee.

What makes iced coffee taste better? ›

Sweeten it up with syrup

One of the easiest ways to add extra flavor to your iced coffee is to add flavored syrup, and there are so many excellent coffee syrup brands to choose from.

What is the most popular iced coffee drink? ›

Iced Mocha

This is one of the most popular cold coffee drinks out there. Iced Mocha consists of equal parts espresso, milk, and chocolate syrup.

How does Gordon Ramsay make iced coffee? ›

Preparation
  1. Combine the espresso, maple syrup, milk and ice cubes in a blender.
  2. Blend until the ingredients are completely mixed.
  3. Pour into a tall glass, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.

Do you pour hot coffee over ice to make iced coffee? ›

Note that pouring hot coffee directly over ice can result in a diluted and watered-down taste. It's recommended to allow the hot coffee to cool down first, which helps maintain the full flavor of the coffee. Fill your cup, mug, or tumbler at least ¾ of the way with ice, then pour coffee over the ice and stir.

What does "blonde" mean at Starbucks? ›

Starbucks® Blonde Roast. Starbucks® Blonde Roast coffee beans have a shorter roast time, allowing for an easy-drinking cup of more mellow flavors. Explore the Range. BALANCED & WELL-ROUNDED. Medium-roasted coffee beans are smooth and balanced, with rich, approachable flavors.

What's the difference between cold brew and iced coffee? ›

Cold brew is steeped in water, without heat, for 10-24 hours while iced coffee is brewed hot and then poured over ice.

What roast makes the best iced coffee? ›

Dark roasts: When in doubt, go dark! Dark roasts are roasted to roast rather than a bean profile and tend to be dominated by strong base notes, meaning they generally have greater flavor continuity going when going from hot to cold or when cold brewed.

What coffee grounds are best for iced coffee? ›

Generally, we recommend brewing iced coffee and cold brew with a low-acid coffee, such as a Sumatran. However, if you love those fruit and floral notes, your best bet at highlighting them in an iced coffee is to brew your iced coffee with 150% of the amount of coffee you would normally use to brew.

How to make the best iced coffee at work? ›

Simply brew a pot of coffee, let it cool, and pour it into an ice tray. Then, when you're ready to make your iced coffee, use the coffee ice cubes instead of regular ones. This will help keep your drink cold and flavorful without watering it down. So there you have it, folks!

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