The blazing summer sun and stifling heat make iced coffee all the more enticing. Both coffee lovers and casual drinkers need no look further than our fantastic list of iced coffee recipes. There is a coffee drink for every craving: decadent mochas and unique spiced brews are the perfect complements to your summer adventures. Not only do they cool you down, they transport you to other worlds. It’s time to cool off and get lost in our amazing iced coffee recipes. Grab a drink to elevate your summer days!
1. Classic Vanilla Iced Coffee
As days get hotter try making some Classic Vanilla Iced Coffee. This easy and delightful coffee drink is cured and poured over ice with vanilla syrup added. When blending the drink together, take care to achieve the right balance so the drink’s sweetness and coffee flavors hit perfectly. Add extra milk or cream at the top for a creamier finish. What makes this recipe great is its versatility and endless variations. Enjoy it when you’re reading a book in the garden or hanging on the patio; it will help you stay cool and refreshed.
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Classic Vanilla Iced Coffee
This classic vanilla iced coffee is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
2. Creamy Caramel Iced Latte
When you’ve got a tough afternoon to get through the heat, the Creamy Caramel Iced Latte makes a great treat. It even has an espresso boost to give you that extra energy you might need. The espresso is drizzled with caramel sauce which adds a rich sweetness to the drink. With the addition of the milk, the drink is even creamier. If you’re trying to cool down, this drink is perfect. It makes an even better treat when you’re busy at work. This iced latte treats you while also giving you the energy to get through your work. It’s even great for the afternoons to sit and relax with.
Creamy Caramel Iced Latte
This creamy caramel iced latte is a simple coffee sauce for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, pancakes, or anything that needs a little mocha energy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk the coffee, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan.
- Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Cool slightly before drizzling.
Notes
The sauce thickens as it cools. Warm it briefly if it becomes too thick to pour.
3. Mocha Frappé with Whipped Cream
The perfect drink to satisfy both coffee cravings and a chocolatey sweet tooth on a warm day is the Mocha Frappé with Whipped Cream. It’s made with bold coffee and creamy chocolate syrup blended with ice and is deliciously refreshing. After being blended to perfection, a nice big spoonful of whipped cream is added to the top. The rich flavors of chocolate are sprinkled with just the right amount of coffee to satisfy the most demanding tastes. This drink is great for hanging out with friends or just needing a little pick-me-up, and is a great way to treat yourself.
Mocha Frappé with Whipped Cream
This mocha frappé with whipped cream is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups frapp with whipped base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
4. Coconut Cold Brew Coffee
The Coconut Cold Brew Coffee will take you on a tropical adventure with each sip. It is smooth cold brew coffee with coconut milk and toasted coconut flakes. It will add a beach vibe to your everyday life. It offers a unique twist to coffee that is mini vacation in a cup. It is ideal for a daydream. This drink will help you indulge your mind while laying down on the beach. This drink will help you daydream about the sandy beaches. This drink will help you indulge your mind while laying down on the beaches.
Coconut Cold Brew Coffee
This coconut cold brew coffee is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups coconut base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
5. Mint Mojito Iced Coffee
The Mint Mojito Iced Coffee will help refresh your coffee routine. It will give you a minty breeze and is very invigorating. It blends cold brew coffee with mint leaves and a hint of lime. The mint leaves are muddled and create refreshing oils that rise and makes the drink soothing. The refreshing oils that rise make the drink very soothing. The touch of lime brings a new zest to the drink and creates a perfect balance to the taste of coffee. This drink is recommended for sunny days on the patio. This drink will add a unique touch to your summer gatherings.
Mint Mojito Iced Coffee
This mint mojito iced coffee is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons mint mojito syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
6. Honey Almond Iced Coffee
With Honey Almond Iced Coffee, you can take your iced coffee to a whole new level. It hits the sweet spot as a sweet coffee drink, while also adding nutty complexity to your cup. The recipe’s first step is to brew a smooth cup of coffee to act as a base to the drink. Next, you add in your honey to sweeten your drink. Honey has natural sugars that mix well with the rich creaminess of almond milk, creating a pleasant nutty undertone. Also, sweetening your iced coffee with honey and almond milk is a healthier option than regular sugar and cream. It is the perfect drink to enjoy when you are relaxing in the morning, or to serve at a friend brunch.
Honey Almond Iced Coffee
This honey almond iced coffee is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups honey almond base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
7. Spiced Cinnamon Iced Coffee
If you love the idea of adding warmth and a little kick to your iced coffee, the Spiced Cinnamon Iced Coffee is a great option. The recipe mixes brewed coffee, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in the drink. The drink combines refreshing and comfort coffee flavors to create a perfect drink. The warming sweetness paired with ice-cold coffee will sit so nicely together. The umstring spices create a comfortably inviting taste that is perfect when summer starts to meld into fall. When a new coffee variation is needed to be served at home, or for coffee in company, this drink will be the perfect choice.
Spiced Cinnamon Iced Coffee
This spiced cinnamon iced coffee is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups spiced cinnamon base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
8. Japanese-Style Iced Coffee
Japanese-Style Iced Coffee is a unique and refreshing experience. It works because of how the coffee is brewed. With this style of coffee, hot coffee is poured directly over ice. This instantly cools the coffee and keeps the aromatic oils, which brings out the flavors even more. This method makes the coffee taste brighter and sharper. It captures the flavor of the bean far better than other methods. This style of coffee is perfect for people looking for an iced coffee that tastes like specialty coffee beans. Japanese-Style Iced Coffee will add complexity to the coffee you drink during the summer. If you love brewing coffee, and enjoy doing it more than drinking it, or you simply want an iced coffee to cool you down, then this style of iced coffee has something to offer you.
Japanese-Style Iced Coffee
This japanese-style iced coffee is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons japanese style syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
9. Lavender Honey Iced Latte
If you’re looking for a drink to confidently to sip and relax with, the Lavender Honey Iced Latte is the go-to choice. This drink perfectly balances a comforting floral taste with a sweet taste. This beverage includes a creamy latte that has been infused with lavender syrup. When combined with the honey, the drink becomes sweet and pleasant. The lavender may present as a touch of floral in the drink, which works well with the rest of the latte to make this beverage a great option for those looking to sit back and enjoy a relaxing drink. This drink can be enjoyed at any time of the day, and evokes a light, fresh, and relaxing feeling during the hot sticky summer.
Lavender Honey Iced Latte
This lavender honey iced latte is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lavender honey syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
10. Salted Caramel Iced Coffee
If you want something sweet and salty this Salted Caramel Iced Coffee is perfect for you. This recipe combines the flavors of sweet caramel and sea salt for the perfect addition to any iced coffee. All you need to do is brew some coffee and add some caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt. The sea salt will help to balance the caramel’s sweetness and create a complex mixture. This is perfect for the hot afternoons when you want an afternoon pick me up.
Salted Caramel Iced Coffee
This salted caramel iced coffee is a simple coffee sauce for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, pancakes, or anything that needs a little mocha energy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk the coffee, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan.
- Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Cool slightly before drizzling.
Notes
The sauce thickens as it cools. Warm it briefly if it becomes too thick to pour.
11. Thai Iced Coffee
Delightfully sweet and refreshing, Thai Iced Coffee is an exotic experience unlike any other basic iced coffee. This one is a little bit special because it uses added cardamom. It transforms any regular iced coffee into a treat. Thai Iced Coffee is a great way to kick back, relax, and cool off on a hot summer day and it’s also the perfect choice if you’re looking for something special to serve at a party. This drink allows you to add a bit of Thai culture to any summer gathering.
Thai Iced Coffee
This thai iced coffee is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons thai syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
12. Orange Cream Iced Coffee
Bring a new flavor to your coffee rotation with the Orange Cream Iced Coffee! The fresh blend of juicy orange and rich vanilla cream brings layers of flavor to your everyday coffee. Orange zest brings a relaxing yet refreshing flavor while the rich vanilla cream paired with the coffee really helps to create a velvety experience. Not only does this coffee create a sense of summer but the flavors create a unique taste of a creamsicle in a cup. This coffee is perfect for a warm summer day or to take to brunch with friends. This drink is a classic summer drink with a unique twist!
Orange Cream Iced Coffee
This orange cream iced coffee is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons orange syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
13. Chai-Spiced Iced Coffee
Chai-Spiced Iced Coffee is a great way to take your coffee to the next level! It adds an exciting new flavor combination to your routine. This drink adds the warm spices from a classic Chai blend, like ginger, cloves, and cinnamon, to the refreshing and robust taste of cold brew coffee. You get to experience a great mix of invigorating cold brew and delicious spicy warm chai with every sip. Chai-Spiced Iced Coffee was designed for the flavor explorer who loves to step beyond the classic cold brew. Whether you want to treat yourself, or impress your guests, this drink is a great way to cool down on a hot day.
Chai-Spiced Iced Coffee
This chai-spiced iced coffee is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chai spiced syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
14. Nitro Cold Brew Coffee
Raising the bar on your iced coffee experience, Nitro Cold Brew Coffee is a new, innovative option that is smooth, frothy, refreshing, and goes above and beyond traditional cold brew. The unique beverage starts with a rich, cold brew coffee that has been infused with nitrogen gas, creating that creamy, velvety texture and a luxurious cascading effect as it is poured over ice. The nitrogen used in this coffee infusion not only increases the sweetness of the coffee but also delivers a full-bodied taste that is unlike traditional iced coffee and mayonnaise. For both coffee connoisseurs and the summer coffee ritual crowd, Nitro Cold Brew offers a sophisticated coffee experience unlike any other and a refreshing summer coffee seasonal experience. Perfect for that laid-back summer afternoon or before heading off on the coffee buzz of a summer outdoor adventure, Nitro Cold Brew is the summer coffee seasonal beverage that adds that extra refreshing touch of coffee magic to your day. For summer coffee rituals, Nitro Cold Brew gives summer coffee rituals a sophisticated coffee experience.
Nitro Cold Brew Coffee
This nitro cold brew coffee is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons nitro syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
15. Espresso Tonic with Lemon Twist
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Espresso Tonic with Lemon Twist
This espresso tonic with lemon twist is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons espresso tonic with syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
