20 Awesome Iced Coffee Recipes (2024)

May 11, 2022 by Susan

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Iced coffee is the perfect refresher on a hot afternoon. But you don’t have to run to a coffee shop, keep reading to find out how to make homemade iced coffee including 20 delicious iced coffee recipes.

Turn your coffee break into an oasis of icy, creamy sweetness combined with spicy toasty goodness. Be your own barista as you try out these iced coffee recipes. You can keep it healthy with traditional vanilla and caramel flavors or go all out and keep it just this side of a coffee dessert.

Do you start every morning with coffee? How about lunch, afternoon break, dinner, after dinner… how many coffees do you like to drink in a day.

Incredible Iced Coffee Recipes

To help you cool down and add a little variety to your routine, replace your hot brewed coffee with a delicious frothy, cold, caffeinated confection from one of these iced coffee recipes.

From Frappuccinos to iced lattes, from mocha to cinnamon, here are 20 awesome frozen and iced coffee recipes that are perfect for an invigorating treat, any time of day.

How to Make Homemade Iced Coffee – 20 Refreshing Recipes

If you love fresh herbs you’ll love this Fresh Mint Iced Coffee Recipe from How Sweet Eats.
Do you love frappuccinos? Try this Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino by Minimalistic Baker to skip the coffee shop and save some money without sacrificing taste or flavor. This is one of our favorite iced coffee recipes.
This Skinny Vanilla Homemade Iced Coffee by Julia’s Eats And Treats will satisfy your craving for a delicious iced coffee without leaving you to worry over how much sugar & calories are in this iced coffee recipe.
DIY Vietnamese Ice Coffee by The Lemon Bowl is a treat for sure. Using only 2 indulgent ingredients this iced coffee recipe is sure to please.
How about an iced coffee recipe is like breakfast in a cup? Give thisCoffee Banana Smoothie With Oats and Chia by Little Broken.
Do you practice a vegan lifestyle? How about this Vegan Caramel Frappuccino by Simple Vegan Blog? If you like to limit your caffeine this iced coffee recipe is for you!
For a super sweet treat try this Iced White Chocolate Mocha by Mom Makes Dinner. White chocolate sauce and whipped cream…MMmmm.
Who doesn’t love delicious marshmallows, crunchy sweet graham crackers, and chocolate? This Smores Iced Coffee Recipeby a Night Owl Blog is scrumptious!
This Coconut Horchata Iced Coffee by Baking A Moment is creamy, cinnamon-y, and dairy-free! Great for a summer pick-me-up treat!
This Rumchata Iced Coffee Slush by Julia’s Eats And Treats is definitely not a plain-jane iced coffee recipe! Spiked with Rumchata and frozen to make a delicious slush!
For coffee with a kick – caffeine and spice, try this Aztec Iced Mocha Recipe by Vegetarian Gastronomy. Espresso & cayenne pepper are just a couple of the secret ingredients.
Is mocha flavored coffee your thing? How about this Chocolate Mocha Ice Coffee by Tastes Of Lizzy T? Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. YUM!
Honey simple syrup makes this Honey Cinnamon Iced Latte by Cook Nourish Bliss a delicious iced coffee recipe to try. You may discover a new daily routine.
Have you ever added fresh raspberries to your iced coffee? This Fresh Raspberry Iced Coffee by Running To The Kitchen looks so fresh and delicious, the addition of cacao nibs make it even better! Serve a cup to your friends and they’ll be so impressed.
Ice cream and coffee, two of the best things on earth right? With this  Viennese Iced Coffee by Li’l Vienna you combine the two. You’ll be surprised how easy this iced coffee recipe really is.
Do you love iced lattes but don’t like shelling out $5 per cup? Cook Eat Paleo teaches you  How To Make Iced Latte. What will you do with all the money you save?
This Cookies and Cream Frappe by My 3 Little Kittens marries two of the best things, coffee and cookies! I love a sweet drink like this on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
Enjoy coffee after dinner with this Boozy Bourbon Iced Coffee by Homemade And Yummy. What a wonderful way to relax after a long day.
Shake things up with this Bailey’s Kahlua Coffee Shake by Ann’s Entitled Life! It’s such a delicious treat.
If you love cinnamon flavors try out this Copycat Starbucks Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte by Saving Dollars And Sense. It’s amazing how much money you can save by skipping that drive thru at Starbucks.

I hope you enjoy all these tasty recipes. I think my personal favorites are #8 and #14.

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Here’s to your coffee break… cheers!

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What is the secret to making good iced coffee? ›

How do you make a good iced coffee? The key is to brew a strong coffee concentrate: I let mine steep overnight, then I strain it, and chill it. I don't add ice until I'm ready to drink my iced coffee; I don't want the ice cubes to melt and dilute it!

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What can you add to iced coffee to make it taste better? ›

Sweeten Your Iced Coffee with Honey, Agave Syrup, Maple Syrup, or Molasses. These natural sweeteners aren't just good for pancakes and homemade granola. They add fabulous flavor and sweetness to iced coffee, too.

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How to make iced coffee like a barista? ›

She recommends using 1.8 oz of coffee, brewed with 18.4 oz of water. Once you have brewed it, using your preferred method, you can pour it over 10.4 oz of ice in a glass carafe. The coffee will melt the ice cubes, so transfer them into a new iced coffee cup, filled with ice, and it'll be ready to drink.

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What makes iced coffee thicker? ›

Add some condensed milk to make thick cold coffee. for that you need to boil milk and freeze it till your milk is completely chilled after that you need a mixer and add some cream to make it thick and further add you flavours and to make it even more better you can add some ice cream scoop.

How can I upgrade my iced coffee at home? ›

Oat milk – the barista kind - can add a luxurious creaminess to your coffee, whilst coconut, almond or – our favourite - hazelnut milk will add a natural earthy sweetness to your brew. Alternatively, consider mixing in a dash of matcha to get all the health benefits of tea, with the same great coffee taste you love.

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What's the difference between cold brew and iced coffee? ›

“Cold brew has a bolder flavor than iced coffee since the brewing process is longer whereas iced coffee is typically milder in taste,” says Corbin. Since cold brew yields a more intensely flavored coffee, Corbin suggests cutting it with a bit of water for a more balanced blend.

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Do you just put ice in coffee to make iced coffee? ›

Fill your cup, mug, or tumbler at least ¾ of the way with ice, then pour coffee over the ice and stir. One of the best parts of making your own iced coffee is how customizable it is. You can serve it black, or with your choice of milk or cream.

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What is the most popular iced coffee? ›

Iced Mocha

This is one of the most popular cold coffee drinks out there. Iced Mocha consists of equal parts espresso, milk, and chocolate syrup. The ingredients are then blended to create a fun summer drink. If you want to add some extra flavor, try adding vanilla or almond extract instead of chocolate.

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What does McDonald's put in their iced coffee? ›

Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Datem, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan, Magnesium Oxide.

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Why doesn't my iced coffee taste good? ›

Stale or low-quality beans can produce a watery or bland taste, regardless of the coffee-to-water ratio and grind size. To ensure a flavorful iced coffee, use freshly roasted beans and grind them right before brewing.

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How do coffee shops make their iced coffee? ›

By brewing the coffee hot, you ensure that the full flavor of the coffee beans are extracted into the final product. When the hot coffee hits the ice, the flavors and the aromas are trapped in the final product, creating a smooth, full flavor iced coffee.

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Does putting ice in hot coffee make it iced coffee? ›

Iced coffee is brewed hot coffee that has cooled and poured over ice. If you pour ice over a hot cup of coffee, you dilute your coffee and make it taste bitter. You can easily make sweet iced coffee with hot coffee right in your home and enjoy a bold, refreshing cup of coffee.

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How do you make iced coffee without it tasting watery? ›

Make coffee ice cubes.

Let it sit for at least a few hours or overnight. Then, put the frozen coffee to good use. You can add the cubes to the cold coffee sitting in your fridge to guarantee it will never get watered down.