Cold Drinks Made with Brewed Coffee
All of the cocktails in this area are created using cold coffee unless otherwise stated. To account for the diluting impact of ice cubes, use one-and-a-half to double the typical quantity of ground coffee per cup while brewing coffee. The coffee should then be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Mint Iced Coffee
On a hot summer evening, enjoy the minty flavor of this refreshing drink.
1 tsp mint extract 1 cup coffee Ice cubes 1 tablespoon heavy cream, cup milk, or half-and-half
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Combine the coffee, mint, and cream in a mixing bowl. Pour over ice and serve. Serve with a sprig of fresh mint as a garnish.
1 person
Variations: omit the cream and follow as indicated, or omit the mint and proceed as advised.
1 teaspoon almond, rum, brandy, or vanilla extract for the extract and mint sprig.
Café au Lait à l’Ice
The delicate flavor of the foam on top of this drink allows you to enjoy your coffee.
cup of coffee cup of milk ice cubes Ice should be added to a glass. Pour the coffee in. Pour steamed milk into the glass, leaving a layer of froth on top.
1 person
Almond Coffee, Iced
Here’s a delicious drink with a little something extra!
4 mugs of coffee
2 CUP HALF AND HALFTIME
4 tbsp condensed milk (sweetened)
2 teaspoons of sugar
1 teaspoon extract (almond) Cubes of ice
1 cup whipped heavy cream
Almonds, sliced as a garnish
In a pitcher, combine the coffee, half-and-half, condensed milk, sugar, and almond essence. 4 glasses or mugs filled with ice Top each serving with whipped cream and a few almond pieces for garnish.
4 servings
Iced Coffee with Spices I
Cold and hot beverages can benefit from the mix of spices and coffee. This and the next recipes should inspire you to create your own spice blends. Depending on the spices you like, you may wish to experiment on your own.
1 cup coffee, freshly brewed 1 teaspoon of sugar 1 stick of cinnamon
3 whole cloves 1 teaspoon allspice powder Cubes of ice
Cream whipped (optional)
Warm all of the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat, except the ice and whipped cream. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow 30 minutes for the mixture to cool to room temperature. Pour over ice after removing the cinnamon stick and cloves. If desired, top with whipped cream.
2 people
Iced Coffee with Spices II
Here’s a new way to make spiced coffee ahead of time and serve it whenever you want it.
2 sticks of cinnamon
teaspoon whole allspice teaspoon cardamom seeds 4 cups freshly brewed coffee 4 whole garlic cloves
Cubes of ice
a glass of milk (optional)
Brown sugar is a kind of sugar that is used (optional)
Pour the coffee over the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and cardamom seeds in the bottom of a jar. Allow 30 minutes for the mixture to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the liquid after straining it into a fresh container.
Pour over ice and top with milk and brown sugar, if preferred, when ready to serve.
Serves 4–6 people
Omit the four spices and replace them with four strips of orange and lemon peel, as well as eight cloves. Follow the steps outlined above.
Cardamom Iced Coffee
Cardamom goes great with both hot and cold coffee. While you’re sipping this, think you’re at a Middle Eastern market.
1 tblsp cardamom seeds 2 c. liquid
coffee grinds (four tablespoons)
Sugar, to taste, ice cubes
Garnish with lemon or pineapple slices, or maraschino cherries 5 minutes after bringing the cardamom seeds to a boil in the water Strain the water and use it to prepare your coffee. Pour the coffee over ice and season to taste with sugar. Garnish with lemon or pineapple slices, as well as maraschino cherries.
2 people
Iced Coffee with Honey
This is a sweet and smooth drink. You may prevent having the honey solidify after adding the ice if you mix it in beforehand.
to taste honey
1 cup coffee, freshly brewed
Cubes of ice
Cream whipped (optional)
Cinnamon and nutmeg powder
To taste, add the honey to the coffee. If desired, top with whipped cream and ice. Cinnamon and nutmeg should be sprinkled on top.
1 person
Maple Iced Coffee
On a hot day, this drink is a terrific way to get a taste of Vermont.
maple syrup (three tablespoons)
1 cup coffee, freshly brewed
heavy cream, whipped cup ice cubes Pour the coffee over ice and stir in the maple syrup. Whipped cream is served on top.
1 person
Bitters of Iced Coffee
Bitters give this refreshing drink a tart flavor.
1 tsp. bitters 1 teaspoon extract de vanille
a quarter cup of sugar
4 mugs of coffee Cubes of ice
Half-and-half or whipped cream (optional)
Combine the bitters, vanilla, and sugar with 2 tablespoons of the coffee and stir until a thick syrup forms. For every 6 ounces of coffee, add 2 tablespoons of this combination. Serve with ice cubes. If preferred, top each drink with whipped cream or a gentle drizzle of 2 tablespoons half-and-half.
6 people
Float of hot coffee
The key to this drink’s popularity is hot coffee. All of the flavors merge together when the ice cream melts.
1 scoop vanilla, 1 scoop chocolate, and 1 scoop coffee cup heavy cream, whipped ice cream cup freshly made coffee, still piping hot In a large glass, combine the ice cream scoops and coffee. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream.
1 person
Vanilla Coffee, Blended
This is a light, frothy drink with a creamy vanilla flavor.
a coffee cup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon of sugar
Cubes of ice
Cinnamon powder (optional)
In a blender, combine all ingredients except the ice and cinnamon for 15 to 20 seconds, or until frothy. In a large glass, pour over ice and top with a touch of cinnamon, if preferred.
1 person
Chocolate Coffee, Blended
Another light and fluffy beverage, this time with a smooth, chocolatey flavor.
a coffee cup 2 quarts of milk
chocolate syrup (two teaspoons)
1 teaspoon of sugar
Cubes of ice
Cream whipped (optional)
Chocolate powder that has been sweetened (optional)
In a blender, combine the coffee, milk, chocolate syrup, and sugar for 15 to 20 seconds, or until frothy. In 2 tall glasses, pour over ice and top with whipped cream and cocoa powder, if preferred.
2 people
Honey Coffee (Blended)
Try this recipe for a quick yet tasty cup of coffee first thing in the morning.
1 cup of coffee 1 cup of milk 1 teaspoon of honey
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients for 10 to 15 seconds.
Serves 1 sBanana Blended Coffee
Serve this drink as soon as possible, before it has a chance to settle.
1 mug of coffee
1 gallon of milk
1 peeled and sliced banana
1 tbsp sugar (confectioners’)
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and mix for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth.
Serves 1
Crush Coffee
It’s preferable to eat this right away.
a coffee cup 1 cup ice (crushed) ice cubes, sugar to taste
Cream whipped (optional)
chocolate powder, cinnamon powder, or nutmeg powder (optional) In a blender, combine the coffee, crushed ice, and sugar for 15 to 20 seconds, or until frothy. Pour over ice, top with whipped cream, and if preferred, garnish with cocoa powder, cinnamon, or nutmeg.
2 people
Crush of chocolate and coffee
This tastes like a chocolatecoffee milkshake and is a popular choice in today’s gourmet coffee shops.
a cup of coffee, a cup of milk, and a cup of crushed ice chocolate syrup (two teaspoons)
to taste sugar
Cream whipped (optional)
Chocolate powder that has been sweetened (optional)
Blend all of the ingredients in a blender for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth, except the whipped cream and chocolate powder. If preferred, top with whipped cream and cocoa powder in a tall glass.
1 person
Omit the chocolate syrup and replace it with 1 teaspoon vanilla essence for a Vanilla-Coffee Crush. Follow the steps outlined above.
Simply leave out the chocolate syrup for a Creamy Coffee Crush.
Coffee Shake with Vani-Chocolate
This drink is made much better with a dash of cinnamon.
a coffee cup 1 tablespoon syrup de chocolat
2 tbsp vanilla ice cream 1 tbsp cinnamon powder Cream whipped (optional)
In a blender, combine all ingredients except the whipped cream for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth. If desired, top with whipped cream.
1 person
Substitute 2 scoops chocolate ice cream and 1 teaspoon powdered nutmeg for the vanilla ice cream and cinnamon in a Chocolate Coffee Shake. Follow the steps outlined above.
Substitute 2 scoops of coffee ice cream for the vanilla ice cream and cinnamon in a Coffee Coffee Shake.
Coffee Shake with Vanilla and Banana
This creamy, rich shake will have you savoring every sip.
banana, peeled and sliced cup coffee 2 ice cream scoops (vanilla)
1 tsp almond extract 1 tsp cinnamon powder Cream whipped (optional)
In a blender, combine all ingredients except the whipped cream for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth. If desired, top with whipped cream.
1 person
Coffee Shake with Vanilla and Rum
This cocktail has a great taste thanks to the rum.
1 mug of coffee 1 teaspoon rum extract 2 scoops vanilla ice cream Cubes of ice
In a blender, combine all ingredients except the ice for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth. In large glasses, pour over ice.
2 people
Shake with Yogurt and Coffee
This drink is ideal for a lunchtime treat.
a coffee cup 1 cup yogurt, vanilla
a teaspoon of vanilla essence 1 teaspoon sugar (confectioners’)
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and mix for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth.
Serves 1 coffee shake with butterscotch
This drink is a must-try for butterscotch fans.
5 oz. of coffee
a couple of teaspoons of heavy cream 1 scoop ice cream (vanilla or coffee)
2 tbsp. butterscotch molasses
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and mix for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth.
Serves 1 Delightful Tropical Coffee
On a hot summer day, you’ll appreciate carefully sipping this drink.
a coffee cup peeled and sliced papaya nectar kiwi fruit 1 tablespoon coconut cream
1 ice cream scoop vanilla
heavy cream, 3–4 teaspoons (optional)
In a blender, puree together the coffee, papaya, kiwi, coconut, and ice cream for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth. Finish with the remaining kiwi and a small drizzle of heavy cream, if preferred.
Strawberry Delight (serves 1)
In all of its forms, the mix of coffee, cream, and strawberries (or other fresh fruit) makes this a particularly distinctive drink.
1 quart thick cream a coffee cup strawberries (four)
a teaspoon of almond essence To taste, confectioners’ sugar
Extra strawberries as a garnish
Cubes of ice (optional)
Set aside a cup of the cream that has been whipped. Blend for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth, the coffee, remaining cream, 4 strawberries, almond essence, and sugar. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, if desired. (If preferred, you may serve this drink over ice.)
1 person
Omit the strawberries and replace them with 12 raspberries for a Raspberry Delight. Follow the steps outlined above. Serve with fresh raspberries as a garnish.
To make a Kiwi Delight, replace the strawberries with 1 peeled and sliced kiwi fruit. Follow the steps outlined above. Garnish with a couple kiwi slices.
