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Summer Coffee Drinks: 28 Recipes To Keep You Caffeinated!

You still need your daily caffeine dose in the summer months. This compilation of 28 summer coffee drinks will ensure you get your fix!


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Classic Iced Coffee

How to Make Iced Coffee

Classic Iced Coffee

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This classic iced coffee is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.

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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

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

How to Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This vietnamese 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 vietnamese syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Dirty Iced Chai

Dirty Iced Chai Latte

Dirty Iced Chai

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This dirty iced chai 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 dirty chai syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Iced Caramel Macchiato

Iced Caramel Macchiato

Iced Caramel Macchiato

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

This iced caramel macchiato is a make-ahead coffee chia pudding that works for breakfast, snack time, or a lightly sweet dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk or oat milk
  • 1/2 cup cold brew coffee
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Caramel Macchiato topping, optional

Instructions

  1. Whisk the milk, cold brew, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt together.
  2. Let sit for 10 minutes, then whisk again to break up clumps.
  3. Cover and refrigerate until thick.
  4. Stir before serving and add toppings if desired.

Notes

Chia pudding thickens best after at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Sweet and Simple Lavender Latte

Lavender Latte

Sweet and Simple Lavender Latte

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This sweet and simple lavender 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 sweet and simple syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

After Dinner Affogato

after dinner affogato

After Dinner Affogato

Yield: About 1 quart
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This after dinner affogato is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup after dinner affogato mix-ins, optional

Instructions

  1. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Add mix-ins if using.
  4. Freeze in a covered container until firm.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.

Iced Mocha

Iced Mocha Recipe

Iced Mocha

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This iced mocha 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

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Starbucks Copycat Iced Vanilla Latte

iced vanilla latte

Starbucks Copycat Iced Vanilla Latte

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This starbucks copycat iced vanilla latte 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 starbucks copycat vanilla base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Cold & Creamy Frozen Coconut Coffee

Frozen Coconut Coffee

Cold & Creamy Frozen Coconut Coffee

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This cold & creamy frozen coconut 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 creamy frozen coconut base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Creamy Matcha Latte

Matcha Latte Recipe

Creamy Matcha Latte

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This creamy matcha 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 creamy matcha syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Homemade Salted Caramel Frappuccino

Caramel Frappuccino Recipe

Homemade Salted Caramel Frappuccino

Yield: About 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes

This homemade salted caramel frappuccino 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

  1. Whisk the coffee, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan.
  2. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Cool slightly before drizzling.

Notes

The sauce thickens as it cools. Warm it briefly if it becomes too thick to pour.

Delicious Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino Recipe

Delicious Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This delicious mocha cookie crumble frappuccino 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 cookie crumble base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

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Easiest Iced Cappuccino

Iced Cappuccino Recipe

Easiest Iced Cappuccino

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This easiest iced cappuccino 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 easiest cappuccino syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Easy Java Chip Frappuccino

Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe

Easy Java Chip Frappuccino

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This easy java chip frappuccino 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 java chip base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Frozen Mocha Frappuccino

Frozen Mocha Frappuccino Recipe

Frozen Mocha Frappuccino

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This frozen mocha frappuccino 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 frozen base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Sweet and Simple Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe

Sweet and Simple Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

Yield: About 1 quart
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This sweet and simple vanilla bean frappuccino is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup sweet and simple mix-ins, optional

Instructions

  1. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Add mix-ins if using.
  4. Freeze in a covered container until firm.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.

Creamy Coffee Smoothie

Coffee Smoothie Recipe

Creamy Coffee Smoothie

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This creamy coffee smoothie blends coffee with a creamy base for a fast breakfast-style recipe that still tastes like a treat.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cold brew coffee
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
  • 2 tablespoons creamy topping, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the cold brew, banana, milk, yogurt, nut butter, and sweetener to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add more milk for a thinner smoothie or more frozen banana for a thicker bowl.
  4. Pour into a glass or bowl and add toppings if desired.

Notes

Freeze banana slices ahead of time so the smoothie blends quickly.

Zesty Orange Mocha Frappuccino

Orange Mocha Frappuccino Recipe

Zesty Orange Mocha Frappuccino

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This zesty orange mocha frappuccino 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 zesty orange base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Effortless Iced Espresso

Iced Espresso Recipe

Effortless Iced Espresso

Yield: About 2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This effortless iced espresso is a simple homemade creamer that adds flavor and creaminess without a store-bought bottle.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons effortless espresso extract or syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a jar or blender.
  2. Shake or blend until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust the flavoring or sweetness.
  4. Refrigerate before using.

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator and use within 5 to 7 days. Shake before each pour.

Iced Ube Latte

Iced Ube Latte Recipe

Iced Ube Latte

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This iced ube 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 ube syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Refreshing Hazelnut Iced Coffee

Hazelnut Iced Coffee Recipe

Refreshing Hazelnut Iced Coffee

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This refreshing hazelnut 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 hazelnut base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Tasty Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee

Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee Recipe

Tasty Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This tasty cinnamon roll 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 tasty cinnamon roll syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Delicious Iced Honey Vanilla Latte

Iced Honey Vanilla Latte Recipe

Delicious Iced Honey Vanilla Latte

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This delicious iced honey vanilla 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 honey vanilla syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Spiced Cinnamon Coconut Latte

Spiced Cinnamon Coconut Latte

Spiced Cinnamon Coconut Latte

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This spiced cinnamon coconut latte 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 coconut base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

New Orleans Iced Coffee

New Orleans Iced Coffee Recipe

New Orleans Iced Coffee

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This new orleans 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 new orleans syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Boozy Coffee Tonic

Coffee Tonic Recipe

Boozy Coffee Tonic

Yield: 1 cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This boozy coffee tonic is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • Ice
  • Boozy Tonic garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
  3. Strain into a glass.
  4. Garnish if desired and serve right away.

Notes

For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.

Coffee Jelly

Coffee Jelly Recipe

Coffee Jelly

Yield: About 1 quart
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This coffee jelly is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup jelly mix-ins, optional

Instructions

  1. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Add mix-ins if using.
  4. Freeze in a covered container until firm.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.

Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona Whipped Coffee Recipe

Dalgona Coffee

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This dalgona 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 dalgona syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

We’ve all got ideas of what the perfect summer entails. Maybe you’d love to spend a few days of these warm months lounging on the beach, or perhaps you dream of taking advantage of the kids’ time off from school and swooping the family off to spend a few days exploring a new city.

Whatever your summer plans look like, one thing is for sure: you’ll still need your daily cup of coffee. 

That’s why we’ve taken the liberty of compiling some of our favorite summer coffee recipes for you to try.

So, pull out your brewer, grind some fresh coffee beans, fill a glass with ice (as most of these drinks are cold), and prepare to meet your go-to coffee drink of the season.

Summer Coffee Drinks: Our Favorite Recipes for the Season

Creamy lattes, refreshing cold brew coffee-based drinks, surprising flavor combinations — this recipe roundup has them all.

Read on and prepare to fall in love with one (or a few!) of these delicious coffee beverages.

Classic Iced Coffee

How to Make Iced Coffee

Classic Iced Coffee

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This classic 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

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

How to Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This vietnamese 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 vietnamese syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Dirty Iced Chai

Dirty Iced Chai Latte

Dirty Iced Chai

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This dirty iced chai 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 dirty chai syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Iced Caramel Macchiato

Iced Caramel Macchiato

Iced Caramel Macchiato

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

This iced caramel macchiato is a make-ahead coffee chia pudding that works for breakfast, snack time, or a lightly sweet dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk or oat milk
  • 1/2 cup cold brew coffee
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Caramel Macchiato topping, optional

Instructions

  1. Whisk the milk, cold brew, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt together.
  2. Let sit for 10 minutes, then whisk again to break up clumps.
  3. Cover and refrigerate until thick.
  4. Stir before serving and add toppings if desired.

Notes

Chia pudding thickens best after at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Sweet and Simple Lavender Latte

Lavender Latte

Sweet and Simple Lavender Latte

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This sweet and simple lavender 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 sweet and simple syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

After Dinner Affogato

after dinner affogato

After Dinner Affogato

Yield: About 1 quart
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This after dinner affogato is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup after dinner affogato mix-ins, optional

Instructions

  1. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Add mix-ins if using.
  4. Freeze in a covered container until firm.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.

Iced Mocha

Iced Mocha Recipe

Iced Mocha

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This iced mocha 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

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Starbucks Copycat Iced Vanilla Latte

iced vanilla latte

Starbucks Copycat Iced Vanilla Latte

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This starbucks copycat iced vanilla latte 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 starbucks copycat vanilla base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Cold & Creamy Frozen Coconut Coffee

Frozen Coconut Coffee

Cold & Creamy Frozen Coconut Coffee

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This cold & creamy frozen coconut 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 creamy frozen coconut base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Creamy Matcha Latte

Matcha Latte Recipe

Creamy Matcha Latte

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This creamy matcha 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 creamy matcha syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Homemade Salted Caramel Frappuccino

Caramel Frappuccino Recipe

Homemade Salted Caramel Frappuccino

Yield: About 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes

This homemade salted caramel frappuccino 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

  1. Whisk the coffee, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan.
  2. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Cool slightly before drizzling.

Notes

The sauce thickens as it cools. Warm it briefly if it becomes too thick to pour.

Delicious Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino Recipe

Delicious Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This delicious mocha cookie crumble frappuccino 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 cookie crumble base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Easiest Iced Cappuccino

Iced Cappuccino Recipe

Easiest Iced Cappuccino

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This easiest iced cappuccino 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 easiest cappuccino syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Easy Java Chip Frappuccino

Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe

Easy Java Chip Frappuccino

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This easy java chip frappuccino 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 java chip base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Frozen Mocha Frappuccino

Frozen Mocha Frappuccino Recipe

Frozen Mocha Frappuccino

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This frozen mocha frappuccino 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 frozen base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Sweet and Simple Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe

Sweet and Simple Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

Yield: About 1 quart
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This sweet and simple vanilla bean frappuccino is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup sweet and simple mix-ins, optional

Instructions

  1. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Add mix-ins if using.
  4. Freeze in a covered container until firm.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.

Creamy Coffee Smoothie

Coffee Smoothie Recipe

Creamy Coffee Smoothie

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This creamy coffee smoothie blends coffee with a creamy base for a fast breakfast-style recipe that still tastes like a treat.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cold brew coffee
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
  • 2 tablespoons creamy topping, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the cold brew, banana, milk, yogurt, nut butter, and sweetener to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add more milk for a thinner smoothie or more frozen banana for a thicker bowl.
  4. Pour into a glass or bowl and add toppings if desired.

Notes

Freeze banana slices ahead of time so the smoothie blends quickly.

Zesty Orange Mocha Frappuccino

Orange Mocha Frappuccino Recipe

Zesty Orange Mocha Frappuccino

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This zesty orange mocha frappuccino 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 zesty orange base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Effortless Iced Espresso

Iced Espresso Recipe

Effortless Iced Espresso

Yield: About 2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This effortless iced espresso is a simple homemade creamer that adds flavor and creaminess without a store-bought bottle.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons effortless espresso extract or syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a jar or blender.
  2. Shake or blend until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust the flavoring or sweetness.
  4. Refrigerate before using.

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator and use within 5 to 7 days. Shake before each pour.

Iced Ube Latte

Iced Ube Latte Recipe

Iced Ube Latte

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This iced ube 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 ube syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Refreshing Hazelnut Iced Coffee

Hazelnut Iced Coffee Recipe

Refreshing Hazelnut Iced Coffee

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This refreshing hazelnut 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 hazelnut base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

Tasty Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee

Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee Recipe

Tasty Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This tasty cinnamon roll 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 tasty cinnamon roll syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Delicious Iced Honey Vanilla Latte

Iced Honey Vanilla Latte Recipe

Delicious Iced Honey Vanilla Latte

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This delicious iced honey vanilla 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 honey vanilla syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Spiced Cinnamon Coconut Latte

Spiced Cinnamon Coconut Latte

Spiced Cinnamon Coconut Latte

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This spiced cinnamon coconut latte 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 coconut base or mix-ins
  • Whipped cream or glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
  2. Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
  3. Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
  4. 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.

New Orleans Iced Coffee

New Orleans Iced Coffee Recipe

New Orleans Iced Coffee

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This new orleans 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 new orleans syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

Boozy Coffee Tonic

Coffee Tonic Recipe

Boozy Coffee Tonic

Yield: 1 cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This boozy coffee tonic is a smooth coffee cocktail with enough coffee flavor to stand up to the sweetener and spirits.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces chilled strong coffee or cold brew
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka, rum, or bourbon
  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • Ice
  • Boozy Tonic garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, spirit, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
  3. Strain into a glass.
  4. Garnish if desired and serve right away.

Notes

For a lighter drink, pour the shaken cocktail over fresh ice and top with a splash of cream.

Coffee Jelly

Coffee Jelly Recipe

Coffee Jelly

Yield: About 1 quart
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This coffee jelly is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup jelly mix-ins, optional

Instructions

  1. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Add mix-ins if using.
  4. Freeze in a covered container until firm.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.

Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona Whipped Coffee Recipe

Dalgona Coffee

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

This dalgona 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 dalgona syrup, sauce, or flavoring
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
  2. Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
  4. 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.

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