Did you know that 62% of Americans drink coffee every day, and the average coffee drinker puts down three cups a day?
There are some days when only a steaming hot cup of coffee will do. Other times, you need to unwind and cool off with the perfect iced coffee recipe.
If you’ve been wondering how to make the best iced coffees at home, you’re in luck. In this post, we’ll reveal our favorite vanilla ice coffee recipe, along with plenty of other great ideas for iced coffee.
Ready to get your brew on? Keep reading for your daily coffee inspiration!
Secrets to Great Iced Coffee
Let’s start with the eternal question: coffee of espresso?
The truth is you can make an amazing iced coffee with either base, so it’s really up to your personal tastes. Espresso iced coffee will be stronger (always a bonus) and much easier to cool. If you choose regular brewed coffee, you’ll have to give it an hour or two to chill before you can pour it over ice.
Cold brew coffee has also gained traction in recent years, especially on the West Coast. Plan ahead, as you’ll need to let it steep overnight (12-18 hours) in your fridge. This is also the time to make your simple syrup with sugar or your preferred sweetener.
We love crushed ice for our coffee drinks, but you can experiment with medium-to-large-sized cubes until you find your preference. Bonus tip: If you hate watered-down coffee, try freezing “coffee ice cubes” for your daily brew!
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The Best Vanilla Iced Coffee Recipe
There are a million ways to make a vanilla iced latte, but here’s our favorite method:
- Start with an empty cup filled with ice cubes
- Brew two shots of espresso and pour over the ice
- Stir in one cup of your preferred milk
- Drizzle vanilla syrup or vanilla extract to suit your taste
Stir, smile, sit back, and enjoy!
Other Fun Ideas for Iced Coffee
We all love a good French vanilla iced coffee recipe, but it’s not the only flavor to choose from. Mochas and caramel macchiatos are well worth a mention too.
When you’re ready to switch up your vanilla coffee for a different flavor, give one of these add-ins a try:
- Coconut milk
- Almond milk
- Soy milk
- Mint extract
- Lavender simple syrup
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Nutella
- Chocolate syrup
- Chocolate milk
- Salted caramel
- Kahlua
- Bailey’s
- Liquor 43
- Vanilla ice cream
The sky’s the limit when it comes to creating amazing iced coffee at home. Get creative, keep experimenting, and you’re sure to find the recipe you can’t live without.
Discover Your Favorite Coffee Flavor Today
Whether you choose a classic vanilla iced coffee recipe with syrup or fall in love with another flavor, it’s a win-win scenario. Use the tips above to find the perfect combination of coffee and add-ins to suit your unique palate!
We’ll give you a moment to go brew a delicious cup of iced coffee using our suggested recipe. When you return, keep browsing our site for more great reads like this one!
