Iced Coffee

Name: Iced Coffee
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup strong brewed coffee brewed double-strength or use 2 tbsp ground coffee per cup; cooled to room temperature; 2 tbsp ground coffee per cup; 2 cup ice cubes; 0.5 cup whole milk or oat milk, almond milk, or half-and-half; oat milk; almond milk; half-and-half; 2 tbsp simple syrup adjust; see tip for quick homemade version; 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 0.5 cup water for dissolving sugar; 1 tbsp heavy cream optional float on top for a creamy finish; 0.25 tsp vanilla extract stir into milk for a vanilla iced coffee variation

A refreshing, barista-style iced coffee you can make at home in minutes. Brewed strong coffee is chilled and poured over ice with your choice of milk and sweetener for a smooth, bold sip that beats any coffee shop run. Perfect for hot mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or lazy weekend brunches.

2 servings · Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min · Total 15 min

American · Beverage

Ingredients

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Main

2 cup strong brewed coffee brewed double-strength or use 2 tbsp ground coffee per cup; cooled to room temperature
2 tbsp ground coffee per cup
2 cup ice cubes
0.5 cup whole milk or oat milk, almond milk, or half-and-half
oat milk
almond milk
half-and-half
2 tbsp simple syrup adjust; see tip for quick homemade version

Simple Syrup

0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup water for dissolving sugar

Optional Garnish

1 tbsp heavy cream optional float on top for a creamy finish

Optional Variation

0.25 tsp vanilla extract stir into milk for a vanilla iced coffee variation

Equipment

Stovetop
Saucepan
Glasse
Refrigerator
Wooden Spoon
Ice Cube Tray
Measuring Cups
Saucepan (5 Quarts)

Instructions

Brew ~[2 cups] of @[Strong Brewed Coffee] at double strength — use about ~[2 tablespoons] of ground @[Strong Brewed Coffee] per ~[cup] of @[Water]. This ensures the @[Strong Brewed Coffee] stays bold and flavorful once poured over @[Ice Cubes] and diluted slightly by the melting cubes. Let the @[Strong Brewed Coffee] cool to room temperature, or speed things up by refrigerating it for ~[15–20 minutes].
If making homemade @[Simple Syrup], combine ~[½ cup] @[Granulated Sugar] and ~[½ cup] @[Water] in a #[Saucepan] over ^[medium heat]. Stir until the @[Granulated Sugar] fully dissolves, about ~[2–3 minutes]. Remove from heat and let cool.
Fill two tall glasses generously with @[Ice Cubes]. Pour ~[1 cup] of cooled @[Strong Brewed Coffee] over the @[Ice Cubes] in each glass. Add ~[1 tablespoon] of @[Simple Syrup] (or more to taste) to each glass and stir well to combine.
Pour ~[¼ cup] of @[Milk] (or your preferred @[Milk] alternative) into each glass. If using @[Vanilla Extract], stir it into the @[Milk] first. For a creamy finish, gently pour a splash of @[Heavy Cream] over the back of a spoon so it floats on top. Serve immediately with a straw.