Description
This classic Iced Coffee is smooth, refreshing, and easy to make at home with freshly brewed coffee, ice, and your favorite milk or sweetener. It’s the perfect pick-me-up for warm mornings or afternoon breaks, customizable to your taste with optional vanilla extract and sweeteners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ¼ cup milk or cream (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons simple syrup or your preferred sweetener, to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee: Brew 1 cup of strong coffee using your preferred method and allow it to cool completely to avoid melting the ice too quickly and diluting the drink.
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the coffee and keep it refreshingly cold.
- Assemble the Drink: Pour the chilled brewed coffee over the ice cubes in the glass, ensuring the coffee is cold to maintain flavor integrity.
- Add Milk and Sweetener: Add ¼ cup of milk or cream if desired, followed by 1 to 2 tablespoons of simple syrup or your preferred sweetener to taste. Optionally, add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Mix and Serve: Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly and serve immediately for the best refreshing experience.
Notes
- Use cold brew coffee for an even smoother and less acidic flavor profile.
- Freeze leftover brewed coffee into ice cubes to prevent dilution of your iced coffee as the ice melts.
- Customize your iced coffee with flavored syrups like caramel, mocha, or other favorites for varied tastes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
