Do you love iced coffee? Do you spend way too much money at coffee shops? Here are some easy and inexpensive recipes that you can make at home.

Coffee is delicious but I can’t quite get myself to drink black coffee. I typically drink cold brew or espresso and I always add a little flavor to my coffee.
There are a ton of iced coffee recipes out there. To be honest these recipes may not be revolutionary but they are cheap and easy which is a win in my book. I named these recipes based on what they remind me of. I’m always looking for a good recipe so please share your recipes in the comments. Now let’s get into the good stuff.
Sweetened Cold Brew (Iced Coffee)
This recipe has 2 ingredients. That’s it. Well 3 if you count the ice. This is by far the simplest recipe of the bunch but quite possibly the most delicious. It’s creamy and sweet without being overpowering and with 1 can of the sweetened condensed milk you can make a ton of these drinks.
-Ice
-Cold brew or iced coffee
-Sweetened condensed milk
Sweetened Cold Brew (Iced Coffee)

Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew or iced coffee
- 2 tsp sweetened condensed milk
- ice
Instructions
- Fill cup with ice
- Pour coffee over ice
- Add sweetened condensed milk
- Stir well
Notes
Be sure to stir really well so the sweetened condensed milk is fully disolved
Sweet Cream Cold Brew (Iced Coffee)
This iced coffee recipe takes a little bit of work. For the sweet cream you will need to bring out the mixer. Luckily you can make the sweet cream on Monday and use it throughout the week so you’ll only have to bring the mixer out one-time. This recipe is great for someone who likes a slightly sweetened coffee and an Instagram-worthy coffee.
-Ice
-Cold brew or iced coffee
-Heavy whipping cream
-Sugar
-Vanilla extract
Sweet Cream Cold Brew (Iced Coffee)

A delicious iced coffee that is slightly sweet and fit for Instagram.
Ingredients
- Ice
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (can be subbed with a little extra sugar)
- 1 cup cold brew or iced coffee
Instructions
1. Add heavy cream to a bowl
2. Use a mixer to whisk heavy cream for 1 minute on medium speed
3. Add vanilla and sugar to the bowl
4. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until it resembles whipped cream and set aside
5. Add ice and coffee to a glass
6. Add 2 tbs of sweet cream to the top of the coffee
Iced Vanilla Latte
This is the iced coffee that I would typically order at a coffee shop. I very rarely order coffee any more but this is a simple drink that has never disappointed me. Today I am using half n half for this recipe but it is usually made with milk. I just wanted to use up some half n half in my fridge but you can easily substitute with the milk of your choice.
-Ice
-Espresso
-Half n Half
-Vanilla Syrup
Iced Vanilla Latte

This is a classic iced coffee recipe that you can make with any type of milk or use half n half like I did.
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 shots espresso
- 2 tbs half n half
- 1 tsp vanilla syrup
Instructions
- Brew espresso
- Add half n half and syrup to a glass
- Add espresso shots to the glass and mix
- In a separate glass add ice
- Pour espresso mixture over the ice
Notes
You can make the espresso the night before and chill it in the fridge so it won't water down your drink when poured over the ice.
Cold Brew with Cold Foam
This recipe is easy and looks fancy. To make the cold foam I used this inexpensive milk frother from Amazon. This thing is awesome. I was easily able to make a coffee house quality drink in minutes. You can check out the milk brother here.
-Ice
-Cold Brew
-Flavored syrup
-Milk
Cold Brew with Cold Foam

This recipe looks like it was made in a coffee house and is ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- ice
- 1 cup cold brew or iced coffee
- 2 tbs flavored syrup (today I used vanilla)
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
Add ice to a glass
Add syrup to the ice
Pour coffee over ice and syrup
Add milk to a separate glass
Use milk frother to mix milk for 1-2 minutes until frothy
Pour milk over coffee and top with foam
Notes
Keep the frother about an inch below the top of the milk to avoid splashing.
Iced Hazelnut Latte
This is similar to the iced vanilla latte recipe listed above. I decided to include this recipe because I used a different technique to cool down my espresso in this recipe. You can substitute any flavored syrup here, I just decided on hazelnut for today.
-Ice
-Espresso
-Half n Half
-Hazelnut syrup
Iced Hazelnut Latte

This recipe is delicous and can easily be made on a busy day before work.
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 shots espresso
- 2 tsp hazelnut syrup
- 1/4 cup half n half (can substitute with milk of your choice)
Instructions
- Brew espresso
- Add ice to 2 glasses
- Add espresso to one glass and mix
- Add half n half and syrup to the second glass and mix
- Pour milk, half n half & syrup mixture over the coffee
- Enjoy
There you have it, 5 simple iced coffee recipes. One for every work day.
As I said before, these recipes are not revolutionary but they are delicious. In these recipes I used hazelnut and vanilla syrup but you can substitute with your favorite flavored syrup. A great place to find flavored syrups at a great price is at Ross and Homegoods. You can even make your own at home for a fraction of the price.
If you would like to see how I make these recipes, how I make my cold brew or how I make my espresso please check out the video linked above. I will also link all the products I used below. Everything I use to make my coffee at home is affordable and easy to use. You can find all of these items on Amazon. No need for an expensive espresso maker or a fancy milk frother.
Products used
Cold brew maker https://amzn.to/3aE2uzK
Espresso maker https://amzn.to/2NIzldE
Milk frother https://amzn.to/3sdaDRC
Coffee grinder https://amzn.to/3srek6p
Mason jars https://amzn.to/3aGAQlv
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So many delicious options!! I can’t wait to give them a try.
Thank you. I hope you find one you like!
What a great idea to use sweetened condensed milk in your iced coffee! Thanks for the tip!
Yes. Sweetener and creamer all in one. And 1 can will last a long time!
YASSS!! ICED COFFEE IS LIFE! CURRENLTY MAKING YOUR ICED HAZELNUT AS I WRITE!!
Haha! I hope you enjoy it. Can’t go wrong with a good iced coffee
I can’t wait for summer so we can try out these delicious-looking ice coffee recipes. Yum!
Yes. Iced coffee on a warm day is definitely something to look forward to 🙂
Love all these recipes! They look so delicious and easy to do!
Thank you 🙂
I love iced coffee all year round and these look so good and easy to make! I need to try the cold brew one.
Yes! It’s always a good time for iced coffee
I love these ideas! I need to make coffee at home more often. When I start my new job, I will definitely be using these recipes for my coffee!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the recipes 🙂
I’m obsessed with iced coffees!! I’m going to have to make all of these!!
Same! I can drink iced coffee any time. Even when it’s cold 🙂