Refreshing Iced Coffee (Printable)
Cool down with smooth, bold coffee over ice, lightly sweetened with a splash of milk.
# What You'll Need:
→ Coffee Base
01 - 2 cups freshly brewed strong coffee, cooled to room temperature or chilled
→ Sweetener
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or simple syrup, adjust to taste
→ Dairy & Alternatives
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk, half-and-half, or plant-based milk alternative
→ Garnish & Extras
04 - Ice cubes
05 - Whipped cream for topping (optional)
06 - Cocoa powder or ground cinnamon for dusting (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Brew 2 cups of strong coffee using your preferred method. Allow to cool completely to room temperature, or refrigerate until chilled for a colder drink.
02 - Fill two tall glasses completely with ice cubes, ensuring there's enough room for coffee and milk additions.
03 - Pour 1 cup of the cooled coffee into each ice-filled glass, distributing evenly between servings.
04 - Stir 1 tablespoon of sugar or simple syrup into each glass. Adjust sweetness level according to personal preference.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of milk or chosen dairy alternative into each glass. Stir gently until fully incorporated and the drink appears uniformly mixed.
06 - Top with whipped cream if desired, then dust with cocoa powder or ground cinnamon. Serve immediately while ice is still intact.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Coffee shop quality without the daily price tag or the baristas judgment for ordering at 4pm
- Endlessly customizable sweetness levels so it actually tastes the way you like it
02 -
- Cold brew concentrate makes this next level smooth but regular brewed coffee works perfectly fine
- Sweetened condensed milk transforms this into a Vietnamese style situation that is dangerously good
03 -
- Coffee ice cubes are game changers brew extra freeze in trays and never deal with watery coffee again
- Mix your sweetener into the hot coffee right after brewing it dissolves perfectly