HOW TO MAKE ICED COFFEE

These iced coffee recipes are incredible! Discover how to make refreshing iced coffee at home and personalize it with your favorite homemade syrups.

INGREDIENTS

Simple Syrup Base:

• 3 cups water
• 3 cups sugar

Flavored Syrups:

• Vanilla Syrup:
  
  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• Mocha Syrup:
  
  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• Caramel Macchiato Syrup:
  
  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dulce de leche

For Each Drink:

• Handful of ice cubes
• 2 espresso shots
• 1/2 cup milk (2%, skim, whole, or non-dairy)

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Making the Syrups

• In a large pot, bring 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil. Let it boil for 1 minute, then divide 2 cups of the simple syrup into two heat-safe mason jars (1 cup per jar).
• Stir the cocoa powder into one jar to make mocha syrup and the vanilla extract into another for vanilla syrup.
• With the remaining syrup in the pot, stir in the dulce de leche. If needed, turn the heat back on and stir until fully dissolved. Transfer to a third mason jar.
• Allow all syrups to cool for about 30 minutes before use. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Step 2: Making the Iced Coffee

• Brew two shots of espresso using an espresso machine.
• Fill a large glass with ice, then pour in the espresso and milk.
• Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of your chosen syrup. Serve and enjoy!

For an Iced Caramel Macchiato:

• Pour the caramel syrup into the bottom of a glass.
• Add ice, then pour in the milk.
• Slowly pour the espresso over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect. Enjoy!

NOTES

• Experiment with different flavors like mint extract, chocolate syrup, or even a splash of Bailey’s.
• Customize your iced coffee with crushed ice, ice cubes, or large ice blocks.
• If using brewed coffee instead of espresso, allow it to chill for at least an hour before serving.

NUTRITION (PER SERVING)

• Calories: 91 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 2g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 6mg
• Sodium: 38mg
• Potassium: 81mg
• Sugar: 18g
• Vitamin A: 100 IU
• Calcium: 69mg
• Iron: 0.7mg