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Make your own refreshing Iced Coffee at home when the weather is heating up. Follow this easy recipe for a delicious cold beverage, every time.
I love Iced Coffee in summer, and when my coffee shop habit is getting far too expensive, something has to be done!
Making it is SO simple, but do you know how to get it just right?
You can make this with instant coffee or using a coffee machine, with a blender or without. You choose!
All methods are below, each giving you a cold, refreshing hit of caffeine.
Why you’ll love this Easy Iced Coffee recipe
⭐️ A perfect summer drink
⭐️ Refreshing and delicious
⭐️ Easy to make, with our without special equipment
Iced Coffee Ingredients
- Boiling water – To dissolve the coffee.
- Instant coffee – Buy the best quality brand you can find/afford.
- Sugar – Light brown sugar here adds rich flavour.
- Milk – Whichever is your preferred type (plant/cow).
- Cold water
- Ice – You’ll need about a handful, plus some extra for serving if you wish.
How to make Iced Coffee
1. Start by mixing the instant coffee and brown sugar with the boiling water and mix to a smooth paste.
2. See the options below as to what to do next to finish your coffee.
⭐️ WITH A BLENDER: Add this mixture along with the milk and cold water and blend for 30 seconds until frothy and well combined. (This makes it more frappe-like.)
⭐️ WITHOUT A BLENDER: Make the coffee and sugar paste in a large glass with the boiling water, then stir in the cold water. Top with a handful of ice then pour over the milk.
⭐️ WITH A COFFEE MACHINE: Replace the instant coffee and the boiling water with 2 shots of espresso. Mix the hot espresso with the brown sugar until the sugar is melted. Then follow either of the above options to finish your Iced Coffee.
Recipe Tip
For a photo-worthy coffee, make the coffee mix in a small jug and pour over a glass of ice cold milk. So pretty!
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FAQs
Yes! You could try some caramel syrup like this one with some sea salt flakes to make a Salted Caramel Iced Coffee. You could also try a little chocolate milk in there for a mocha flavour. Or how about a little vanilla? Yum!
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How to Make Iced Coffee at Home
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Boiling water
- 3 tsp Instant coffee
- 2 tsp Soft light brown sugar
- 250 ml (1 cup) Milk, Your choice
- 100 ml (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) Water
- Handful of ice cubes, Plus extra, for serving if you wish
Instructions
- Start by mixing the instant coffee and brown sugar with the boiling water and mix to a smooth paste.
With a blender:
- Add this mixture along with the milk and cold water and blend for 30 seconds until frothy and well combined. (This makes it more frappe-like.)
Without a blender:
- Make the coffee and sugar paste in a large glass with the boiling water, then stir in the cold water. Top with a handful of ice then pour over the milk.
With a coffee machine:
- Replace the instant coffee and the boiling water with 2 shots of espresso. Mix the hot espresso with the brown sugar until the sugar is melted. Then follow either of the above options to finish your Iced Coffee.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This post was originally published on July 13th, 2018. It has been fully updated on August 15, 2025 with an improved method, new step by step videos and new finished images.
This post was originally published on August 15, 2025 and updated later to make improvements.
