In this recipe
- Why this recipe is great
- Quick Tips on Ingredients for Iced Coffee Recipe with Milk
- First Method: Make Iced Coffee with Ice Cubes and Milk
- Second Method: Make Iced Coffee with Milk and Espresso Ice Cubes
- Tips for Making Perfect Iced Coffee
- More Easy Recipes
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Why this recipe is great
In this recipe, you’ll make the most delicious iced coffee with milk. Discover the quickest way to cool the espresso and your glass for an extra cold and refreshing drink. Add the ingredients in the right order to create beautiful layers of coffee and milk. Youโll also learn how to choose the best milk for frothing. If youโre not frothing the milk, youโll find out which type gives the creamiest taste. All the ingredients are easy to find at grocery stores everywhere.
Perfect for hot summer days when you need a refreshing cold drink!
2 easy and delicious ways to make the BEST iced coffee with milk.
Ready to dive into the easy iced coffee recipes? Letโs go!
Quick Tips on Ingredients for Iced Coffee Recipe with Milk
For an iced coffee recipe with milk, youโll need:
- Ice cubes
- Espresso
- Milk
Letโs start with some quick tips on ingredients and prepping:
Ice:
Of course, we need ice! Use it for the drink itself and to cool the glass. So, youโll need a few extra cubes to chill your glass. Or, if you have time, pop the glass in the fridge for about 30 minutes. That way, you wonโt need ice cubes for coolingโjust for the drink itself.
For the first method, you’ll need ice cubes and freshly brewed espresso. For the second method, you’ll need espresso or coffee ice cubes. Prep them in advance, add them to frothed or regular milk, and enjoy an extra refreshing coffee drink.
Milk:
You can froth the milk or just pour it in liquid. We love frothy milk.
And hereโs a tip: if youโre frothing cold milk, go for low-fat milk with 3-3.5 grams of protein and low fat (1.5 grams). This type of milk gives you that perfect, firm, cold foam. The protein creates stable, velvety foam, while the small amount of fat helps it stay fluffy. We froth the milk using a French press. Check our blog post for tips on frothing cold milk.
If youโre not frothing, whole milk works best. Ice will melt and dilute the milk, so full-fat milk is perfect. The higher fat helps keep that creamy flavor.
Plant-based milk is a great alternative to regular milk if you’re vegan or dairy-free. For iced coffee recipes, try almond, oat, or coconut milkโjust make sure itโs cold! Thatโs why you should keep the milk you choose in the fridge. Choose a barista blend for a creamy texture!
Espresso:
To make an iced coffee recipe with milk, use any kind of coffee. Just brew your espresso stronger than usual. Since weโll dilute it with ice and milk, double up on the espresso and use less water in your espresso machine. If youโre using your favorite brewing method, simply add more coffee powder.
You can also use a French press, coffee filters, or coffee machine. Or, prepare cold brew coffee in advance. Just remember to brew it stronger than you usually do.
Optional ingredients: Coffee syrups and sweeteners
Add brown sugar or a tasty syrup to the hot coffee for extra flavor. Caramel sauce, chocolate or maple syrup, or a splash of sweetened condensed milk work well. Stir syrups or sweeteners into hot coffee or espresso right after brewing. This way, they melt perfectly.
Letโs put it all together!
First Method: Make Iced Coffee with Ice Cubes and Milk
- Make a strong espressoโthe stronger, the better! Nowโs the time to add brown or white sugar, or syrup, if you like. All sweeteners dissolve best when the coffee or espresso is still hot. If you want to create beautiful layers with syrup, milk, and coffee, add some syrup to the coffee and pour it as the first layer at the bottom of the glass. However, adding all the syrup to the coffee or espresso is also fine. This way, you’ll get lovely layers of milk and coffee.
Pro tip: donโt add syrup over iceโit gets thick and sinks to the bottom. Check out our blog post for white chocolate syrup. Itโs a simple syrup recipe you can make in 10-15 minutes! A great way to add your favorite flavor. Yum!
If you have time, chill the espresso in the fridge. If not, give it a quick ice bath for 3-4 minutes. Add ice cubes to a bowl and place a cup of espresso in it to cool down quickly. Once the espresso is chilled, you’ll have cold water and leftover ice cubes. Just toss them outโwe donโt need them anymore.
- Chill your glass โ Add ice cubes and move them around for 3 minutes to get the glass cold. Or put the glass in the fridge for 30 minutes before you start prepping the iced coffee recipe with milk. If using ice cubes, toss out any melted ice or water.
- Optional Step โ Froth Cold Milk: If you want to add frothed milk, this is the moment to froth it. We froth our cold milk in a French press. If youโre using regular milk, just skip this step. Check our method on how to froth cold milk and create stable foam.
- Optional step โ Want to get fancy? Drizzle some syrup inside the glass for decoration.
- Choose a tall glass and fill it up with ice cubesโpack it full!
- Pour in cold milk, stopping just before the top to leave room for the espresso. Check out our blog post for the best way to froth cold milk. If youโre adding frothed milk, add 2-3 tablespoons of foam first, then pour in the milk. This way, the foam rises to the top, giving you a nice, stable layer of foam on your drink.
- Add your cooled espresso โ Look at those layers forming!
And boom! Your iced coffee recipe with milk is ready!
Second Method: Make Iced Coffee with Milk and Espresso Ice Cubes
This one takes a little prep, but itโs worth it.
- Freeze your espresso in ice cube trays ahead of time. Youโll have espresso or coffee ice cubes ready the next day!
- When you’re ready, fill your chilled glass with those espresso cubes.
- Add your frothed or regular milk. Check our method to froth cold milk for stable velvety foam.
No need for extra espresso hereโthe flavor of coffee melts right into the drink as the cubes dissolve. For the best way to chill the glass, froth cold milk, or how to choose regular milk for an extra creamy drink, check the previous method.
And there you goโtwo different ways to make a great iced coffee with milk! Who needs a coffee shop when you can make this creamy and delicious drink at home?!
You can also use this second method when preparing for guests. Freeze strong coffee or espresso ice cubes. Fill a large pitcher or individual glass pitchers with them, and add milk! Perfect for a big party!
Tips for Making Perfect Iced Coffee
- You can froth the milk with a French press or a milk frother. Donโt use a coffee machine for this. Warm frothed milk will cause the ice to melt quickly. And you wonโt enjoy the drink as much. Check our tips on frothing milk for cold drinks.
- Use cooled espresso or coffee. You need cold coffee to keep your drink refreshing.
- Use less sugar in your coffee, especially if you prefer coffee black. Milk is naturally sweet, so you can try it without any sugar. Enjoy the rich flavor and the perfect combination of coffee, milk, and ice!
- Make coffee ice cubes and keep them in the freezer. Fill your glass with the cubes and add regular or frothed milk as you like. What a quick and refreshing drink on a hot afternoon!
- Use a tall glass or mason jar for iced coffee to enjoy the beautiful layers of espresso, milk, ice cubes, and syrup.
More Easy Recipes
If you like flavored coffee and drink recipes, check out our white chocolate syrup. Itโs full of flavor, and you need a few simple ingredients. Store it in the fridge and pair it up with iced coffee or any other coffee drinks!
Looking for healthy recipes? Especially a healthy snack to enjoy with your iced coffee? Try our protein bar recipe without protein powder! Itโs a simple recipeโchewy, coated in crispy chocolate, and filled with crunchy nuts. And the best part? Itโs naturally packed with protein, so you donโt need any powder! Enjoy your iced coffee with desserts or cakes! We have so many delicious recipes that work perfectly with cold drinksโmoist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is an excellent choice. Along with crookies or baked apple puff pastry. For a hot afternoon, strawberry yogurt clusters are so refreshing: strawberries in creamy yogurt, coated in crispy chocolate, straight from the freezer! What could be better on a hot summer day?!
Iced Coffee Recipe with Milk: Barista-Level Tips
Ingredients
Ingredients for One Serving of Iced Coffee with Milk (250 ml Glass):
- 30 g espresso very strong!
- 100-120 g cold milk keep it in the fridge
- 120-140 g ice for iced coffee with ice cubes
or
- 120 g espresso ice cubes for iced coffee with espresso ice cubes
- Optional:
- 200 g extra ice cubes if you want to cool the espresso and glass further
Instructions
- Brew Strong Espresso: Make 30 g of strong espresso. If you like, add sugar or syrup while itโs hot. This way, all the sweeteners dissolve perfectly. If you want beautiful layers of syrup, milk, and coffee, add some syrup to the hot espresso and a bit to the bottom of the glass. Optional: You can also add all the syrup to the espresso. And you'll still achieve beautiful layers of coffee and milk. Itโs up to you!Avoid adding syrup over ice. It sinks to the bottom. Check our video for white chocolate coffee syrup.
- Cool the Espresso:Chill your espresso in the fridge. If youโre in a hurry, thereโs a quick way to cool it down. Place some ice cubes in a bowl and set a cup of espresso or coffee in the middle for an ice bath for 3-4 minutes. After the espresso has cooled, toss out the warm water or ice cubes you used for the ice bath. We donโt need them anymore.
- Optional: Froth Cold Milk:You can use frothed or unfrothed milk. If you want to use frothed milk, choose the right type to achieve that perfect cold foam. The best choice is low-fat milk with 3-3.5 grams of protein and 1.5 grams of fat, as this gives you stable cold foam. Check out our blog post on how to froth cold milk for the ideal cold foam. If you're using unfrothed milk, full-fat milk is the best option. It keeps the drink creamy, and your iced coffee wonโt get watery.*
- Chill Your Serving Glass:Add ice cubes to your glass to chill it. Move the ice cubes around to ensure that the glass gets cold evenly. Alternatively, you can place the glass in the fridge for 30 minutes before preparing your drink. Throw away any ice you used for cooling.
- Optional Decoration:Drizzle some syrup inside your glass for a fancy touch. Check our white chocolate coffee syrup recipe.
- Add Ice:Fill your chilled glass with 120-140 g ice cubes.
- Pour in Milk: Add 100-120 g of regular or frothed milk. Check our method for perfect frothed milk. Leave some space at the top for the espresso. First, add 2-3 tablespoons of foam, then pour in the milk. This way, youโll get a nice layer of foam on top of your coffee drink.
- Add Espresso: Pour in your cooled espresso. Enjoy the beautiful layers!
Second Method: Iced Coffee with Espresso Ice Cubes and Milk
- Prepare Espresso Ice Cubes:Freeze espresso in ice cube trays ahead of time. Since you're using espresso ice cubes, thereโs no need to add extra espressoโjust the ice cubes will do!
- Fill Your Glass: Chill your glass in the fridge or with ice cubes (see previous method for instructions). Then, if you want, decorate it with syrup.When ready, fill the chilled glass with 120-140 g of espresso ice cubes.
- Add Milk: Pour in 100-120 g of cold frothed or regular milk. Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk foam, then pour in the milk. Check the previous method for instructions on how to choose milk for frothing or regular milk to make your drink extra creamy.
- Enjoy: As the espresso cubes melt, theyโll flavor your drink perfectly.
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