You’ve come to the right place. I’m going to show you How to Make Iced Coffee. Watch the video showing you How to Make Iced Coffee, then scroll to the bottom of this post so you can print out the recipe and make it at home. You might also be interested in a more authentic way of making Iced Coffee: How to Make Cold Brew Coffee. Be sure to check out that post because that recipe makes really great iced coffee too! Oh, and Boozy Iced Coffee is another favorite (cocktail-style).
I’m not much of a coffee drinker. No sirree. No caffeine needed. My body is hard-wired to have an abundance of natural energy from the moment I wake up. I guess I’m lucky that way. I do love the flavor of coffee though… coffee candies and coffee ice cream and even those foo foo frozen coffee drinks that contain your total allotted calorie consumption in just a dozen sips.
That’s why on one rather sweltering afternoon recently, I grabbed my husband’s mug o’ coffee that had been sitting untouched on the counter all day long, and I made myself a rather delicious version of Iced Coffee.
How do You Make Iced Coffee?
You’ll need a tall glass and a spoon long enough to reach the bottom of that glass.
Fill that glass full to the rim with ice. If you really want to get serious about your iced coffee, you can make ice cubes out of coffee too. Then you won’t get that “watered-down” effect. And if you’re into that flavored sort of coffee then go for it.
Pour room temperature (or chilled) coffee into the glass.
Fill it almost to the top.
Pour in the white stuff. Here’s where you get to make a big decision. Do you want to go all out and make this a decadent treat? If so, then add cream or half & half. If you want to go a little lighter, use whole milk or fat-free half & half. And lighter still, use nonfat milk.
Take a moment to watch the swirls sink to the bottom and mix in with the coffee. It’s a magical moment. 🙂
Add a couple spoonfuls of sugar (if you like sweet)… or whatever sort of sweetener you usually add to your coffee. In the recipe notes below, I share how to make sugary simple syrup in case you prefer to use that instead of granulated white sugar.
Stir it all up!
Anticipate drinking your creation.
Add a purple straw. If you’re a straw person, that is. And drink up!
Things you can buy to help you make the perfect iced coffee:
- MY FAVORITE GLASS MUGS: I absolutely love these glass mugs and I use them for both coffee and tea. They’re microwavable and large.
- TALL GLASSES: I use these for iced tea and iced coffee and any drink where I want to add ice in a tall glass.
- TALL PLASTIC GLASSES: I also have this set of plastic, non-breakable glasses since we have a pool area and use them outside often in warmer weather. They are dishwasher safe.
- TALL SPOONS: These are a must if you use the tall glasses!
- SILICONE ICE CUBE TRAYS: Even if you have an ice maker built-in to your refrigerator, you would totally love these ice cube trays. I love the shape of the cube molds (they look pretty in a glass), and they come out super easy with bendable silicone. You may also choose to make ice cubes out of coffee, so these are perfect for that.
- COFFEE STIRRER STICKS: We have a little coffee station in our kitchen, and since I don’t always like to get our spoons dirty… these wooden stirrer sticks come in handy.
- GLASS MEASURING CUP: You might already have one of these in your kitchen, but it’s definitely a must-have (I’m pretty sure I have 3 or 4).
- RE-USABLE STRAWS: I use these for everything I drink these days. This set comes with a straw cleaner, which is a nice thing to have!
- MY FAVORITE NO-CALORIE SWEETENER: I just started using this sweetener for tea and coffee, and I’m obsessed with it. No aftertaste!
Here’s the cool part (at least I think this is kind of cool…). You’ve seen these flavored coffee creamers, right? You can always use this stuff in your iced coffee. It’ll cover both your cream and your sweetener. And if you get this particular brand… then you’ll be getting a coffee creamer with a photograph that yours-truly took! Yep, those cupcakes that you see right there– those are my White Wedding Cake Cupcakes that I posted on the site a couple of years ago.
I made those cupcakes with the pearls on top for a teacher’s wedding from my son’s school. This company liked my photo and wanted to use it for the label on their new product, so they bought it from me! Isn’t that fun?!
Enjoy your iced coffee, however you decide to make it 🙂 This is the super easy way to make iced coffee. Check out my other post: How to Make Cold Brew Coffee, for a more authentic way of making iced coffee.
If you need a few delicious treats to have with your coffee, you might consider baking some Brown Sugar Cinnamon Biscotti or Lemon Tea Cake. Mini Crumb Cake Bites would also be a nice goodie to munch on while sipping your iced coffee. Butter Swirl Shortbread Cookies make good dunkers too.
How to Make Iced Coffee
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice (or coffee frozen into cubes)
- 1 cup coffee, at room temperature or chilled
- 2 tablespoons cream, milk or half & half
- 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar (or simple syrup- see Recipe Notes below)
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. Pour in coffee. Add cream and sugar (or simple syrup). Stir and drink!
- See recipe notes below for variations and tips.
Video
Notes
- For accurate WW points indicated, use 2 tablespoons half & half cream and 1 teaspoon sugar
- *Lighten things up in this drink by using nonfat milk... or fat-free half & half. Use your desired low/no calorie sweetener in place of sugar.
- *Another option is to add a flavored creamer, which will cover both the cream and the sugar.
- *If you want to use simple syrup in place of sugar, here's how to make it: In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated white sugar to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring the mixture until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and cool. Chill until ready to use!
to dye for i need all your recipes please
I have become an iced coffee lover this year, one tip I might share for those who like to savor it or enjoy on the go….I make mine in a Corksicle 160z bottle, keeps the ice ALL day easily, doesn’t melt and dilute it at all. I am guilty of using the Coffeemate hazelnut or International Delight Caramel Macchiato creamer.
This was a nice change instead of hot coffee especially when it’s so hot & humid!
I used Kemps chocolate filtered milk to make a coffee/mocha. It is tasty.
I loved this recipe so much i enjoyed making it
Thank you for sharing!! I made my first iced coffee today. It was great!
Amazing, but I’m afraid I don’t have a purple straw. Does anybody have ideas for substitutes?
🙂
i think magenta straws would work as a decent substitute!!🙈
I tried it- success!! Easy and yummy!!
I have an iced coffee all the time. I like my regular hot coffee in the morning then with the left over coffee, I just pour it over ice.
It was sooo good!
i liked it but needed something more
Amazing I used some old starbucks and added sugar
this is the is the best fricking coffe ive ever tasted
Does this work with a red straw instead of purple? Thanks!
haha, yes 🙂
This looks sooooo good!! I’m obsessed with iced coffee so I think I need to try it out!
I did a new variation of this recipe with great results: decaf coffee crystals, sugar substitute and fat free french vanilla dairy creamer–enjoy, I did.
nice and I have fallen in love with it
Summer time and iced coffee are my go to beverage! Love your tip to make ice cubes out of coffee. Keeps the drink nice and strong!
Looks delicious!
This was the best treat for my wife and I! Now she can’t say she’s going to Starbucks for coffee and that it took so long because of the line when in actuality I know she’s cheating on me. Her side piece could never make this the way I do.
I didn’t know it’s so easy to make. Thank you for the recipe !!!
I used almond milk and white granulated sugar. It turned out delicious!
Super quick and easy recipe that is so yummy on a hot day.
Thank you for posting iced coffee ideas. This morning is going to be my trial and error coffee
I make my cold brewed Iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk, makes it very decadent , creamy and smooth. No extra sugar or cream required.
With condensed milk is a great idea. thanks!
I have read the recipe, and the reviews. Now I am so ready to try this. This should help with the weekends when I don’t drink as much coffee and end up throwing it down the sink.
I appreciated the detail given. And the answer to my search for a classic iced coffee recipe. I purchased a carmel iced coffee from Starbucks today and was quite disappointed. No milk, and very light artificial sweetener taste that in no way resembled caramel. Of course serving it in a plastic cup will always take away from the presentation and flavor.
I have a pitcher at home to make cold brewed coffee and can’t wait to try out your recipe.
I have never had coffee in my life and I saw how everyone was so addicted to it so I thought I would try it and I have never liked hot drinks so and iced coffee sounded like a great idea. It totally was, instead of adding sugar I used 3/4 decaf coffee, 1/4 skimmed milk and a shot of maple syrup!
Too cool. I like ice coffee and I’m the only one in the house that drinks it. The Publix brand is good, but since I sometimes pour out half a pot of good coffee ever day, I wanted to make my own. I’ll try yours tomorrow and let you know how it is. PS. Cupcakes look delish.
Couldn’t you add the sugar to the coffee while it’s hot so it dissolves and then let it chill pre sweetened? Kind of skips the whole simplesyrup process?
I’d drink this all year round! Love how quick and easy it is!
The perfect beat the heat recipe!
This is the only way to drink coffee during the summer!
Such perfect iced coffee. And so easy to make rather than buying at the coffee house!
I love everything about coffee! This is definitely a must-make!!
This is literally my go-to summer beverage. Love all the step by step photos. They are so helpful.
This looks like a spectacular way to cool down
most favorite!
Best Recipe EVER for iced coffee. Easy Peasy to make and super delish!!
Katherine, I don’t understand how this isn’t a recipe to you. Lori clearly identified the ingredients as well as the steps….she even stated to use EITHER ROOM TEMPERATURE OR CHILLED BREWED COFFEE. If you don’t know how to brew coffee yet then I would suggest trying to do that before trying to make iced coffee.
For all you Recipe Police ???? out there that have to criticize. This is a simple suggestion on ONE technique to make a simple iced coffee. Don’t like it, I’m sure there’s a ton of iced coffee recipes out there. So to all who truly want to try this recipe,use that straw,& any dairy product or flavoring you choose. AND if you haven’t tried it you have no right to criticize!
Thanks so much for this article! I’ve been wanting to try and make + drink iced coffee for the first time for a while. This was just what I needed 🙂
Sounds delicious…..but Please let’s ditch plastic straws because they are harmful to marine life and the wildlife!
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Can’t wait to try it!! Looks super good! Thanks!!
Not even close to how iced coffe is made.
I love coffee… hot or cold… hot I prefer it black. cold I like a flavoring.. mostly caramel or hazelnut. I love the cupcakes you shown.. what an honor to have them displayed somewhere besides your wedding!! They look absolutely wonderful!!! 🙂
thank you!
hi, can i just use eveporated milk in the place of Creamer?TIA
Your choice!
Another shortcut for people who want a stronger iced coffee: freeze leftover coffee in ice cube trays. Your iced coffee won’t get watered down.
why are there no instructions on how to brew the real iced coffee? you know, letting the ground coffee sit in water for a period of time? that is what I was looking for. I don’t see the value in what you posted at all let alone it being a recipe. Sorry.
Yes, there are recipes out there for that too. This is just a quick short-cut.
I made coffee then put in the fridge for about an hour and a half then did this and loved it! I love iced coffee! Thanks for this! ????
I was just googling looking for inspiration with iced coffee (I love it) and came across your blog post… how exciting to have your photo featured on their label, congrats (although a little late)!!! Those cupcakes are beautiful. And by the way, I used your icing recipe to make my very own wedding cake in May, it turned out awesome! 🙂
awesome!
I’ve just randomly stumbled across your blog after ‘Googling’ how to make iced coffee!
It looks yummy!
Add some Chocolate syrup and even some flavored simple syrup, I am all over this! : )
Girl u just make my morning..no more goin to McDonald’s
I love ice coffee and this looks like a great recipe!! The only change I’d make is soft brown sugar instead of white or sweetners- it gives a great sorta caramel flavor and complements the coffee! Happy new year and bottoms up 🙂
Great recipe 🙂 i no longer have to go to timmy’s!
I tryed it today and did it my cousins wanted some and they said
How did u learned this I said its a secret
Thanks for the tips!!! Now I shall enjoy my iced coffee the cheap way lol….
Not trying to be a hater or anything but I noticed your picture of wedding cakes displays one white cake, whereas the creamer company’s photo displays two brown cakes, just an observation ^.~
But anyways, thanks for the tutorial, as an intense lover of coffee I’ll definitely be trying this today!
They purchased the photo and then did what they wanted with it… duplicated it, colorized it, whatever! I don’t think that flavor is around anymore, unfortunately. Enjoy!
I make my iced coffee with a bodum kenya french press and i have never looked back, i havnt worked out my costs per cup but i guess it’s less than half the 1.30 price for starbucks can or emmi at. 200ml, i get about 300ml and mine taste even better as i use 4.19 cornwall clotted ice cream 1L it has become a major passion of mine, i want to buy a machine that does ice coffe as brewing is messy, fiddly and time consuming, i am so converted from hot coffee though i barely drink that anymore.. Iced coffee is natural progression for me
Yum! The only thing I do differently is that I make up a batch of simple syrup to keep in a mason jar in my fridge and use this rather than sugar crystals to sweeten my iced coffee- because the sugar is already dissolved you don’t need to stir much, and you do not end up with undissolved sugar crystals stuck to your ice cubes. Simple syrup is just a 2:1 ration of sugar: water, boiled until sugar is dissolved then cooled. As a bonus, I can also use this simle syrup to make a mojito 🙂
Thanks for the tip!
Love your KISS approach! (Keep It Simple Sweety). Friends coming over this afternoon and going to try this, normally drink regular hot coffee, but it’s been hot n humid in the Heartland past few days. Thank You!
For the milk a good idea is coconut milk, the one from the carton! It adds a slight twinge and is really nice and light
I used your cupcake photo for my wedding cupcakes too!!! That’s so neat. 🙂
thank you for this recipe and great pics, and hilarious comments!!! congratulations on the cupcake photo on the coffee mate bottle!!! awesome!!!
I love your recipe and personality throughout!! I’m going to try this today!!
I tried some premade iced coffe by a company called “emmi” i bought at tesco express and i just wondered about all the times i BOTHERED with hot coffee, iced coffee is a dream in a cup! AWESOME and i’m very grateful for your tutorial as my drink was 1.35 for 230ml which is hugely expensive to me, i see regular 4 pint milk go for about the same, i definitely won’t be using the kettle any more ;D it was quite a revelation for me, ice coffee is so much more luxurious, i’m converted! ;D
Yuummmmmm
awesome!
I was wondering how I might do this just because, like you, I like the flavor – plus I can save a few buckage!
It’s so nice of you. I learn to make delicious cold coffee at my home only because of you.
Perfect! Thanks for sharing!
love it
just one question… the coffee you make it with, is regular coffee, espresso or any other kind?..
I just used regular ‘ol coffee!
Thanks. That’s awesome that your cupcake is on that creamer bottle!
I want to thank you, Lori, for the great tip for using coffee to make ice cubes! I recently treid to brew iced coffee with my single cup coffee maker and it was sooooooooo watery! I like strong coffee, so I think this will work wonders! I have a pot brewing (using my old 12 cup maker for this….glad I saved it when I got the Keurig!) right now to make my cubes with and then put the rest in the fridge. I can’t wait! I normally use SO Delicious brand coconut milk coffee creamer and NO sweetener in my coffee, but I think I would like a little sweetness in the iced version. Thanks to your tip, I now have a great base iced coffee that I can experiment with! Thanks again!!!!!!!
This is great, instead of sugar I added a teaspoon of honey, delish! 🙂
Was looking for Iced coffee recipe for my wife and found yours and I will be trying it soon looks good.I than seen your cup cake recipe and while looking at it seen that you mentioned that a company had reduced the size of the portions in the cake mix so you recommended using another brand “Good for you” I lobbied against the “no price tag law” in Michigan because I remembered my Mom sending letters to the Governor protesting that the super markets were cheating homemakers out of money a penny at a time and in my home the only money my Mom had was the money she saved on the grocery bill.I don’t think it any less important to a homemaker today than it was 50 years ago, unfortunately the Bill past in Michigan and the prices have been creeping up every sense and at the same time the quantities have been going down. So good for you and all the homemakers in America that don’t take this laying down. I’m going to make that Iced Coffee now and I know it’s going to taste so good in the 90 degree heat today.
Kenny
Thanks- the bummer is that I heard recently that ALL of the boxed mixes on the market (all brands) will soon go to that reduced size. They claim that it won’t affect the size of the cakes/cupcakes but I don’t see how that’s possible.
I am glad you posted this, I figured this was how to make iced coffee but I pretty much google everything anyway. Lol. And I love the cupcake pic too!
my straw is green!!!!!
🙂
I love it! Thanks! BTW–Am I the only one who wants to know how much International Delight company bought your picture for???
Ha! Not as much as you might think!
Between my work in the field of Emergency Services and my Photography I run a delicate balance BCC (Blood Caffeine Content) as opposed to BAC for those who have ever had to take a Blood-Alcohol Breathalyzer…LOL! So easy to just pick up an Iced-Coffee to go, but even nicer to be refreshed on the process in the comfort of my own kitchen!!
In consummate Bachelor style I take it one step further in the preparation process…I brew a Fresh Pot whenever the need arises and have my Hot Coffee as my infusion of Caffeine and Warmth as my first cup and pour the remainder into a great glass carafe I picked up and always have that in the fridge with pre-chilled, ready to pour and add decadence!
Wish I had one of your cupcakes to go with it though!
Thanks & best Wishes for a Summer Full of Fun & Great Food!
I used to make ice coffee at work when I was in my teens. It has been a long time and this recipe was a great reminder. I knew it was simple but wanted to make sure I added the right amount of sugar and cream.
This is exactly what I was looking for when I Googled “how to make iced coffee” – simple, helpful instructions. Not that it’s that hard haha but still, thank you!
Looks yummy! I’m going to start making something similar at work. No more $4 iced coffee’s for me!
i just tried this recipe and it came out delicious. i love it, -thank you.
Wow congrats on the cupcake photo promotional. And great recipe for iced coffee. It’s the same as mine. Love ur instructional style. Very entertaining. 🙂
I was inspired to make some iced coffee with my leftovers from this am so I googled the recipe and yours came up. It was perfect and delicious. Loved the pics thanks!
Awesome- glad you enjoyed!
Thank you madam for those wonderful words and mouth watering snapshots. But i think addition of sugar must be done to coffee once it is hot. Sugar won’t dissolve properly in cold liquids. So granules may come up as we drink it.
I didn’t find that the sugar had trouble dissolving. Just give it a vigorous stir and all is good- though you can certainly add it to the hot coffee if you prefer.
i luv dis iced coffee nd this method is even more yummm 🙂 😀
So, I was reading the Top Ten Recipes of 2011 and saw this. Being the total coffee snob that I am, I had to comment. 🙂
I’m no chef, and this is strictly a humble opinion, but I think the key to iced coffee is that the coffee must be brewed very smoothly and very, very strong. A bitter or acidic taste will amplify in the cold, and the ice really waters down the coffee flavor of a normal brew.
I love the cold brew method. Keurig also makes a K-cup just for iced coffee. Both are really, really yummy!
Ok, stepping off my snobby soapbox here. This was just on my mind since it’s 80 degrees on New Year’s Eve in So Cal, and I’m going to enjoy a glass today!
Happy 2012 everyone!
Yum! Got all the fixins for coffee for Thanksgiving while none of us living here actually drink coffee. Great way to use up the economy size Peppermint mocha creamer. Thanks!
OMG i love it.!!!! it was amazing.!! i make it every morning for school.!!!
Am not a coffee drinker but pushed brew now instead of delay on husbands morning coffee so i am making the ice cubes now and am going to try recipe let you know how it turns out. Thamks
nice photography… thanks for the recipe
Thank you for this recipe! I tried it today and loved it. I was craving iced coffee, but did not want to spend the money on it. This was perfect!
Delicious 😀 also added a little vanilla extract in there. Perfect!! <3
Hi, I was just wondering how long does it take to cool the coffee? Thanks!
An hour or so…? Or put it in the fridge to speed things up!
Thanks Lori, I’m all for trying the different possibilities. I usually make my coffee in a Cafetiere!
Got hooked on iced caffee some years ago in Vietnam :o)
What kind of coffee do you use? Any good tips? Expresso, regular, instant???
Hi Lise, I’m really not that much of a coffee drinker, so any coffee works for me. I just brewed it in my Keurig.
I make Iced Coffee by taking a tall glass, adding instant coffee & hot water 1/4 the way. Then spring water another 1/4 the way, lots of cubes,sugar & milk. Always tastes great.
I love iced coffee! I prefer it to hot coffee, especially in the summer. However, I always add sugar to it when it’s still hot so that it dissolves better. I also like to brew it stronger so that it doesn’t get watered down when the ice melts. The coffee ice cubes are a great idea! I recently discovered your website and I am already in love with it!! Thanks for all your amazing recipes.
I love this so much. I love photography and these pictures are so cute. I really adore how I came to this page and I didn’t even need to read, I could just go along with the pictures. With such a well thought out description though, I figured I should read it. By the way, I never leaves comments on these types of sites, I just really had to this time!
Amy- you’re so cute :). Thx for the sweet comment!
I LOVE iced coffee! But I’ve never made it myself at home. I definitely will now!
Love all your photos. You are an artist!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
Thanks for the iced coffe info- as always you are the best!
Looking forward to my time- soon- on tCape Cod and once again using a few (a lot) for your receipes……..again I am so happy for you!
Lynda
That is so cool that they bought your photo! You must get a happy glow inside, every time you see that product. Thanks for the iced coffee directions. My daughter is going to love this!
I adore ice coffee. And the link to how I make mine is live on my current post. And I relink that post all the time..b/c I ALWAYS have iced coffee. And I shot my pics on dark wood. Great minds think alike. 🙂
Congrats on I.D. using your cupcake picture!!!! That is soooo cool! I want that creamer! I have a thing for Coffeemate French Vanilla creamer. Like I could guzzle it. Must try that I.D. sweet creme one!
I absolutely loveee iced coffee. Love the picture of your cupcakes, how cool is that!!
Wow love that your cupcake photo is on the creamer – too cool! And unlike you, I NEED my morning coffee. 🙂 Now that it has been warmer, iced coffee sounds perfect!
Too cool about the picture. The cupcakes do look awesome! I’ll have to try the creamer when I see it and tell everyone I know the girl who made those cute cupcakes. Too fun! Now, I could really go for that iced coffee.
Congrats on the gig Lori! Those cupcakes looks so regal 🙂 I’ve been downing a huge amount of iced coffee lately. I blame it on sweltering hot weather here in Florida 😀
So awesome that they bought your photo! Congrats!
Congratulations on the photo!
I love iced coffee and NEVER drink hot coffee. I think adding a lot of normal ice is best because it tastes soooo much better after the ice has melted just a touch. YUM!
I love iced coffee! My favorite way to make it is to add a little vanilla soy milk in addition to sweetener. Yum! I also use the cold brew method and have found a French press coffee maker works well and makes the straining part much easier.
That is so cool, Lori! I think I remember you tweeting something a question that may have alluded to this. Good for you!
I’m not a coffee drinker…I go the iced tea route. But I can tell you my mother adored iced coffee. She loved to watch that cream swirl as it went in. Just reading this made me smile in memory!
I love iced coffee, I first tasted it when I was in Bangkok, Thailand but they only used evaporated milk, this is awesome! By the way, your cupcake photo is so pretty. How do you make the frosting, what kind of tip did you use? Thanks!
Here is my post on the wedding cupcakes… with all of that information https://www.recipegirl.com/2009/03/17/how-to-make-wedding-cupcakes/
Iced coffee is the only way I can drink coffee. Making ice cubes out of coffee is a good idea, because my problem is that it gets watered down. If I think in advance, though, I can make a pot of coffee and keep it in the fridge overnight so in the morning I can pour and go.
And how fun to have your cupcake picture on a coffee creamer bottle!!
Consider crushed ice for the best ‘swirls’ sensation, it really gives the cream a thrilling ride to the bottom of the glass.
cool- fun tip! Love watching the swiiiirl…
Ice coffees are summer must no? Love this!
I made my first iced coffee this past weekend because I was sanding and painting a wooden bench in 98 degree weather outside. Why I did that, I have no idea! I just wanted to get it done!
I did not like the watered down effect with the ice cubes. Good idea on freezing leftover coffee and use that. Thanks for that tip!
That is seriously cool!! Way to go! What a fun claim to fame–I bet the teacher who got married would also be excited to know her wedding cupcakes are on the creamer bottle. Did you tell her?
I’m not a coffee drinker, but this looks absolutely delicious! Maybe if I added enough sugar and cream… 😉
Love the tutorial on making iced coffee, and how cool that your photo is on my favorite brand of creamer! I haven’t tried that particular flavor before, so now I’m going to have to just so I can say that I know the blogger who took the photo. 😉
Oh, I love your little dribble! I’m a train wreck in the kitchen so its nice to see I’m not the only one who makes messes 🙂 Great recipe, love me some iced coffee!
What is even better is if you cold brew coffee from the start: ground it coarse, add it to a container, add cold water, put in fridge for 8-12 hrs. Take it out and strain out the grounds, then strain the coffee again thru a fine cloth and put back into container and into fridge again. This method is less acidic and will last for about 2 wks and taste great every time! Coffee to water ratio: 1lb coffee to 1 gal water. You can also get a Toddy maker and make it that way. My description is the same process and a lot cheaper. Good luck and enjoy!
Sounds good! I’m never that organized, and an iced coffee for me is just a once in a while thing so I’m not sure I’d use that method. But I’d certainly love to try it!
I love iced coffee and purple straws… must say I’m a little jealous you wake up ready to go! Congratulations on your DELIGHTFUL Cupcakes! How cool are you?!?!
Yeah, I’m pretty cool aren’t I? lol… 🙂
How exciting for you! Great job!
Ice coffee and ice lattes are my favorite way to cool down in the summer. You’ve inspired to get up from the computer and make one right now.
o gosh..I love your photography……they are so good that I want to rush to the kitchen and make myself a glass of iced coffee immediately!
About a month ago I started cold brewing iced coffee (I just grind the beans and mix with cold water and leave, covered, in the frige overnight, then strain in the morning). I’ve been making about 10 cups worth, and it’s concentrated, so it lasts me a couple of weeks per batch. I keep it in the giant mason jar drink dispenser (with spigot) that Pottery Barn has right now. It is a life saver on rushed mornings, and is totally delicious! Recommended.
Your cupcakes are beautiful, and it’s the coolest thing ever that you can see them in the grocery store!!!
Yum! Can’t wait to try this. Beautiful morning idea.
That is so awesome!!!! You are famous!
XOXO
I love, love, love iced coffee but I almost never think of making it at home. I don’t know why because it’s so easy. Thanks for reminding me, Lori. I’ll be enjoying iced coffee much more often now!
Great way to enjoy coffee during the hot months!
I’m not a coffee drinker either, but my husband is ADDICTED. I DO enjoy caramel Frappucino’s though!! I bet I would love this.
And how COOL about your cupcake picture!! You’re famous 🙂
The recipe sounds perfect! May have to treat myself today {it’s “one of those days” so a treat is needed}. Congratulations on the photo, it’s beautiful. Can’t wait to find that flavor/your pic in my store…. That’s my favorite kind of creamer {I’m addicted to the Hazlenut}. Have a super start to your week!
Lori,
Your cupcakes are beautiful!
I love iced coffee and make it with farm fresh raw cream and a touch of stevia for sweetness. I’m not a fan of the coffemate type creams because they are highly processed.
All the best,
Mary
How cool! I have that creamer in my fridge right now!
Really?? That is so funny. They were almost sold out of that flavor when I saw them at my local market, so perhaps the new cupcake flavor is doing well!
How exciting! That is so cool, the photo looks great! And let me say, I am jealous of your natural energy, wish I didn’t need caffeine!
That is so cool to see your cute cupcake photo on the creamer! It looks awesome! xoxox
That is so awesome! Congratulations! It’s a great photo, too. No wonder they wanted it.
That is so neat that your photo is on the bottle~!!!
I am a HUGE fan of iced coffee! Your looks amazing & a big congrats for that creamer photo. Those cupcakes are beautiful 🙂
The perfect afternoon pick me up for the morning cup of coffee that I never seem to finish. I’m a half and half kind of gal all the way!
That is just so cool to see your photo on a product, good for you! The coffee looks like the perfect drink for a hot afternoon!
Lori this is just about the coolest story ever! (No pun intended.) How awesome that a creamer company bought your cupcake photo!!!! Yay you!
This looks like my kind of summer drink! It’s just like how I make my hot coffee, minus the ice. Now that it is so hot out, I’ll have to try this cool version. Beautiful pictures too. Thanks for sharing.
I’m addicted to iced coffee in the summer:-) Love your cupcake photo on the creamer!