Refreshing Iced Coffee (Printable)

Cool and invigorating iced coffee with sweetener and milk. Ready in 5 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# How-To 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Brewed once, enjoyed all day without any reheating or waiting
  • The temperature contrast wakes up your palate better than hot coffee ever could
  • Endlessly customizable to match your mood and what's in your fridge
02 -
  • Hot coffee melted my first attempt at iced coffee, turning it into a lukewarm disappointment
  • Simple syrup is absolutely worth making if you plan to make this regularly
  • The order of ingredients matters less than you might think once everything is cold
03 -
  • Use leftover coffee to make coffee ice cubes that won't water down your drink
  • A pinch of salt in the coffee grounds reduces bitterness naturally
  • Let your coffee cool completely before refrigerating to avoid condensation

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