Iced Cold Coffee Recipes to Drink This Summer
We all love our morning pick-me-ups. Nothing beats that first cup of coffee to get your day started on the right foot. When it gets hotter, though, a steaming cup of Joe becomes less appealing.
Although drinking hot coffee, according to science, should actually cool you down by making you sweat. But who wants to be hot and bothered? Sweating is acceptable if you're at the gym or building a raised planter to repurpose your coffee grounds for your garden, but it's essential as well to help us cool down because sweating is your body's natural air conditioning.
Fortunately, there are several ways to enjoy your morning coffee. We've compiled a list of five iced cold coffee drink recipes that will give you a boost of energy while also allowing you to relax this summer.
Vanilla Coffee Shake
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1/2 cup of strong, quality coffee
- 1/4 cup milk or soy milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 6 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp. chocolate syrup.
Instructions:
Simply combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until a beautiful, creamy texture appears.
The Ideal Iced Coffee
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound of dark roasted, high-quality coffee beans (pre-ground or whole beans for grinding)
- 4 quarts (approximately 3.8 liters) of water
- Ice cubes
- Milk (dairy or non-dairy alternative)
- Sugar or sweetener (optional)
Instructions:
- Start with half a pound of dark roasted, high-quality coffee beans. If you prefer, you can grind the beans yourself, but pre-ground coffee is also suitable.
- In a reusable container with a lid, combine the ground coffee with four quarts of water. Make sure the container is large enough to hold the mixture comfortably.
- Allow the coffee and water mixture to sit overnight. This will give enough time for the flavours to infuse and create a strong brew.
- The next morning, strain the coffee mixture to remove any remaining coffee grounds and sediments. You can use fine cheesecloth as the first strainer, and then filter it again through a paper towel to ensure a smooth texture.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes, leaving enough space for the coffee and milk.
- Mix the coffee and milk in a 1:1 ratio. For example, if you pour 1/2 cup of coffee, add 1/2 cup of milk. Adjust the ratio according to your taste preferences.
- Optional: Stir in a dash of sugar or any sweetener of your choice. Start with a small amount and add more if desired.
- Pour the coffee and milk mixture over the ice in the glass, then give it a gentle stir to combine all the ingredients.
Enjoy your homemade iced coffee! The resulting beverage will be strong, refreshing, and delightful, perfect for beating the heat.
Remember, you can customise your iced coffee by adding additional flavours such as flavoured syrups, vanilla extract, or/and whipped cream on top. Feel free to experiment and make it your own!
Frozen Caramel Latte
Ingredients:
- 3 oz. brewed espresso
- 1 tbsp. caramel sauce
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp. white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
- 2 tbsp. whipped cream.
Instructions:
Blend the espresso, caramel sauce, and sugar in a high-powered blender until smooth. Pour in the milk and ice, then blend until creamy and foamy. Pour it into a tall, icy glass, top with whipped cream, and enjoy!
Iced Irish Coffee
As legend has it, Irish coffee was invented to keep arriving visitors warm as they disembarked a seaplane in the dead of winter in County Limerick. This recipe has the opposite effect: it’ll keep you nice and cool. Our version uses Jameson’s Irish whisky, but you can also make a non-alcoholic version if you’d like.
Ingredients:
- Cold brew coffee
- Shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of simple syrup
- Ice
- Whipped cream
- Freshly ground nutmeg.
Instructions:
- Start with your prepared cold brew coffee.
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine a shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey (or omit for a nonalcoholic version), two tablespoons of simple syrup, and the cold brew coffee.
- Shake the mixture vigorously until the shaker becomes cold to the touch.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Top the drink with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle freshly ground nutmeg over the whipped cream.
Note: Adjust the quantities of ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy your refreshing Irish coffee!
Last-Minute Iced Coffee
So you're pressed for time yet crave a cold coffee fix? We've got you covered; here are some alternatives:
Ingredients for Japanese-style iced coffee:
- Coffee grounds
- Water
- Ice.
Ingredients when in the office:
- Hot coffee
- Ice
- Metal spoon.
Instructions for the Japanese-style iced coffee:
- If you own a pourover setup, prepare it.
- Instead of using the usual amount of water, replace half of it with
- an equivalent amount of ice.
- Place the ice directly in the brewing vessel.
- Brew your coffee using the pourover method.
- Enjoy your refreshing Japanese-style iced coffee!
For the office hack:
- Put a metal spoon in the break room freezer.
- Take the spoon out once it's chilled.
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Slowly pour your hot coffee over the chilled spoon into the glass.
- The spoon will absorb some of the coffee's heat, resulting in a stronger cup.
- Savor your quick and stronger iced coffee fix!
Enjoy your cold coffee, whether you're at home or in the office!
Stay Cool With Iced Coffee!
We hope these recipes help you keep energised and cool off this summer. Why not share your favourite iced or cold coffee drink recipe with us on our Facebook page? We're looking forward to reading it.
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