Refreshing Iced Coffee (Printable)

Smooth, bold coffee poured over ice, lightly sweetened with a splash of milk for the perfect summer beverage.

# Ingredient List:

→ Coffee

01 - 2 cups freshly brewed strong coffee, cooled

→ Sweetener

02 - 2 tablespoons sugar or simple syrup (adjust to taste)

→ Dairy

03 - 1/2 cup milk, half-and-half, or plant-based milk

→ Garnish & Extras

04 - Ice cubes
05 - Whipped cream (optional)
06 - Cocoa powder or ground cinnamon (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Brew 2 cups of strong coffee using your preferred method. Let cool to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator.
02 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
03 - Pour 1 cup of cooled coffee into each glass.
04 - Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar or simple syrup per glass, adjusting sweetness to taste.
05 - Add 1/4 cup of milk or dairy alternative to each glass. Stir gently to combine.
06 - Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • The coffee is bold enough to stand up to the ice without becoming watery or weak
02 -
  • Never pour hot coffee directly over ice or you will end up with weak watery sadness
  • Cold brew concentrate creates a smoother flavor that practically eliminates bitterness entirely
03 -
  • Coffee ice cubes made from frozen brewed coffee will never dilute your drink
  • Let your sweetener dissolve completely in a small amount of warm coffee before adding ice

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