15 Iced Coffee Recipes You Need in Your Life - Lydi Out Loud (2024)

FAQs

Is there a trick to iced coffee? ›

How do you make a good iced coffee? The key is to brew a strong coffee concentrate: I let mine steep overnight, then I strain it, and chill it. I don't add ice until I'm ready to drink my iced coffee; I don't want the ice cubes to melt and dilute it!

Yes, you can refrigerate hot coffee to make iced coffee. This is a quick way to make iced coffee if you don't have time for the coffee to cool down on its own. Simply transfer the hot coffee to a pitcher or container and place it in the refrigerator to cool down. Once completely cooled, pour over ice, and enjoy.

Soft drinks: Crescent cubes are also a good choice for soft drinks because they are slow-melting and can help to keep your drinks cold and refreshing. Iced coffee: Crescent cubes are also a good choice for iced coffee because they are slow-melting and can help to keep your coffee cold and refreshing.

Iced Mocha

This is one of the most popular cold coffee drinks out there. Iced Mocha consists of equal parts espresso, milk, and chocolate syrup. The ingredients are then blended to create a fun summer drink. If you want to add some extra flavor, try adding vanilla or almond extract instead of chocolate.

Brew it strong and then add ice. Alternately, freeze some coffee in ice cube trays and use those frozen coffee cubes to chill the new batch without diluting it. Agitation (shaking) with cubes is a good substitute for crushed ice both ensure that the hot coffee meets the cold surface of the ice quickly.

If you make hot coffee and pour it over ice, you'll have iced coffee almost instantly. We would recommend adding more ice to your coffee after it's been poured over ice, since most of the ice cubes will have melted. The danger with this super-quick method is that you water down your coffee and lose all the flavor.

Add ice and coffee to a 12-ounce glass. Add creamer, stir, sip, and enjoy!

Whip up a batch of iced coffee at home for you and your crew. This easy iced coffee recipe can be made using your favorite Folgers® roast or, if you need that pick-me-up extra-quick, our instant coffee. Either way, you get the taste that's loved by millions…on ice.

The coffee grind size can impact the extraction process and the taste of the final iced coffee. If the coffee grounds are too coarse, it can lead to under-extraction and a watery taste in the iced coffee. On the other hand, if the coffee grounds are too fine, it can cause over-extraction and a bitter, astringent taste.

What's the difference between cold brew and iced coffee? ›

Cold brew steeps grounds, slowly, in cold water. Iced coffee is brewed hot—using a standard coffee maker— cooled and served over ice.

Our McCafé Iced Coffee recipe is made with 100% Arabica beans, cream, and your choice of flavored coffee syrup—Caramel, Hazelnut, French Vanilla, and Sugar-Free French Vanilla.* A fan of black coffee? Get it without the sugar or cream to refresh your mornings with a cool Black Iced Coffee.

While frappés are shaken with ice cubes, granitas are prepared by pouring an espresso over crushed ice to cool it down.

1. Flavor Your Iced Coffee with Simple Syrups. So many flavors, so little time. The most common way to add flavor to your iced coffee is with a simple syrup.

Medium Roast Coffee

Traditionally, a medium roast is the most preferred type of coffee roast in America. If you prefer a flavorful, traditional cup of coffee you'll enjoy a medium roast.