Description
Beat the heat with this simple summer coffee drink easy recipe—cool, creamy, and perfect for any sunny day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups brewed coffee, cooled (about 1 cup strong, 1 cup regular)
- 1 cup milk (whole, 2%, or a plant‑based alternative)
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (or honey, maple syrup, or agave)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the coffee. Use a French press or drip method to make 2 cups of coffee. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine ingredients. In a tall glass or a blender, pour the cooled coffee, milk, simple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir or blend until the syrup is fully dissolved.
- Add ice. Fill the glass or blender with 1 cup of ice cubes. If using a blender, pulse until the ice is crushed but not completely liquid.
- Serve. Pour the mixture into a chilled glass. Top with a swirl of whipped cream if desired, and dust lightly with cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Enjoy. Sip slowly, letting the cold coffee mingle with the creamy milk for a perfect summer treat.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed coffee for the best flavor—avoid pre‑made or instant coffee.
- For a dairy‑free version, swap milk for oat, almond, or coconut milk.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup; you can also use flavored syrups like hazelnut or caramel.
- Keep the coffee chilled before mixing to reduce the amount of ice needed.
- If you like a frothy texture, blend the mixture for 10–15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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