14 Knock-Out Iced Coffee Recipes (2024)

Updated on 11/13/22

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  Cold Brew Iced Coffee

  

  While pouring old hot coffee over ice cubes may work for some,and others like to brew espresso right over ice for their iced coffee,the best flavorfor iced coffee comes from cold-brewing the coffee in the first place and then putting it over ice.

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  Thai Iced Coffee

  

  The use of sweetened condensed milk gives Thai iced coffeeits unique and, for some, irresistible flavor. It's sweet, creamy, and intensely flavored. Because everything in it is so intense, it benefits from being poured over ice and diluted just a bit to help those flavors and textures meld as they chill.

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  Homemade Frappuccino

  

  Frappuccinos are popular for a reason: they are insanely delicious. Save money by making frappuccinos at home. Since a frappuccino is simply espresso, milk, and sugar blended with ice, it's pretty easy. The bonus is that you can control the sugar, and play with the exact proportions

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  German Iced Coffee

  

  Cold coffee, ice cream, and evaporated milk—plus additional sweetener if you're so inclined—make this classic summer treat known as eiskaffee. It's popular in German sidewalk cafés during the long days of northern summer, and super easy to throw together at home.

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  Iced Café Canario

  

  This Spanish favorite can be served hot or iced. Café Canario, also known as café bombón, features espresso, condensed milk, a touch of vanilla extract, and cocoa powder. It's espresso-forward enough for the morning, while being sweet and tempting enough for an afternoon pick-me-up.

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  Dehli-Style Iced Coffee

  

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  Just cold milk, instant coffee, and plenty of ice come together in this hot-weather classic. This particular version of instant iced coffee is named after Delhi, where it is popular - but similar concoctions are found in hot climates around the world. In some areas, the drink is known simply as a "Nescafé," after the instant coffee used to make it.

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  Cold Coffee Jelly

  

  For those times when it's too hot out for hot coffee and you're in too much of a rush to sip anything, that's when having a batch of coffee jelly in the fridge, ready to slurp down, is needed. This easy recipe makes a coffee gelatin that's as refreshing as iced coffee without the need for ice.

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  Affogato

  

  Keep glasses and ice cream in the freezer and you can enjoy this delicious Italian affogato whenever you please. It's a quick coffee dessert that's perfect for a dinner party or afternoon treat. If you don't have an espresso machine, a moka pot or stovetop brewer will do just fine.

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  Coffee Chocolate Protein Shake

  

  Turn your iced coffee into a snack, or even a meal, with this recipe for an iced coffee chocolate protein shake. Strong coffee or espresso, plus milk and chocolate protein powder makes this iced coffee drink a single-cup breakfast. Add a banana to turn it into a real smoothie.

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  Sombrero (Kahlua Milk)

  

  Sweet coffee liqueur -commonly known by the brand name Kahlua - and milk over ice make for a refreshing, coffee-charged drink. Add a shot of espresso to kick it up a notch.

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  Spiked Iced Vanilla Latte

  

  A bit of vanilla vodka brings this iced latte to the level of the perfect brunch co*cktail. You can easily adjust the booze to make it stronger or weaker and the alcohol-buzz is balanced by the coffee-buzz.

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  Coffee Old-Fashioned

  

  Want something icy, caffeinated, and boozy? This coffee old-fashioned combines espresso, bourbon, crème de cacao, and orange bitters over plenty of ice. Watch out with this iced coffee drink—it goes down smooth and easy, but packs a real punch.

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  Bailey's Irish Ice

  

  Bailey's Irish cream and Guinness, or vanilla ice cream with some espresso, make a lightly boozy, heavily delicious cold coffee treat. Whipped cream on top will kick it up a notch. You can sip some of this, but you'll want a spoon to really dig in and get every bit.

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  Dorda Café

  

  A bit of espresso, some Dorda chocolate liqueur, and some amaretto over ice make a special iced coffee co*cktail known as a ​Dordacafé. Add whipped cream to turn a delicious co*cktail into something supremely special.