Description
A refreshing homemade iced coffee that’s smooth, bold, and easy to customize with your favorite milk and sweeteners. Perfect for a quick pick-me-up on warm days, this iced coffee recipe blends brewed coffee with ice and milk for a chilled, flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Coffee Base
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup ice cubes
Add-ins
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- 1–2 tbsp sugar or syrup
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and allow it to cool completely to prevent melting the ice too quickly.
- Prepare Glass: Fill a glass with one cup of ice cubes to chill your drink effectively.
- Pour Coffee: Pour the cooled brewed coffee directly over the ice-filled glass.
- Add Milk and Sweetener: Add a quarter cup of milk or cream and 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar or syrup depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Stir and Serve: Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine the flavors well, then serve immediately for a refreshing chilled coffee experience.
Notes
- Use cold brew coffee for a smoother, less acidic flavor.
- Freeze brewed coffee into ice cubes to prevent dilution as the ice melts.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
