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Home » Recipes » Breakfast » 3 Iced Coffee Recipes: Caramel, Vanilla and Mocha

3 Iced Coffee Recipes: Caramel, Vanilla and Mocha

6/15/21

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These Iced Coffee Recipes (iced vanilla latte, mocha & caramel machiatto) are AMAZING! Keep the homemade syrups in the fridge all summer!

Iced Coffee Recipes

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What makes iced coffee so special?

Did you know that every morning, rain or shine, sleet or snow, I drink iced coffee?!

It's my absolute favourite way to wake up – there's something so refreshing about a big tall glass of slightly sweetened iced coffee, but the same old thing can get boring so I'm here to bring you outside your routine to try a few new spins on everyone's fave summer drink.

I'm convinced iced coffee is better than hot coffee because it's kind of like a dessert in a glass: add in your ice, your coffee, a splash of flavoured syrup and dairy (or non-dairy) milk of choice. It's an amazing combination worth trying, and it's SO easy to do at home!

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What type of coffee should I use?

Like any cup of joe, you should choose high-quality coffee beans to make the coffee for your iced coffee recipe. I swear this is not a plug for Lavazza but I love their dark roast coffee. You can buy the beans on their own and grind them using a coffee grinder at home, or you can buy pre-ground coffee your local grocery store. It's up to you!

I will often try to go to my fave local cafes as well and buy their house blends, or pick up some coffee from Starbucks. That way you get the same taste of your favorite coffee place without having to spend $5 per drink!

Espresso vs coffee

I don't know about you, but hot or cold, I like my coffee STRONG. To get a stronger coffee flavour, I like to pick a dark roast over a medium or blonde roast, but it all depends on your personal preference.

For these iced coffee recipes, you can use either espresso or brewed coffee. You will get that stronger coffee flavour with espresso shots, and honestly this is the way I prefer to make my iced coffee because the shots blend with the ice to create a cold liquid right away and then all you have to do is add your milk and sweetener.

Proper iced coffee using brewed coffee on the other hand takes an hour or two to chill, and who the hell wants to wait that long?!  You can choose either method, but just be aware that you'll have your iced coffee in hand much quicker by using short espresso shots and pouring them over ice.

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What about cold brew coffee?

You can also make cold brew coffee, that has become all the rage in recent years. Cookie and Kate has a great post on how to make cold brew coffee, and it is essentially steeped overnight in the fridge through thin coffee filters. The process takes quite a while (12-18 hours), but the flavour is amazing, so depending on how far in advance you're willing to prepare the iced coffee, this may be an attractive option.

What type of ice is best for iced coffee?

I know this may not seem important but choosing the right ice for your iced coffee is key! Here are your options:

  • Crushed ice – this is what you see in this recipe. Because I had a ton of coffee to make I picked up a big bag of crushed ice and used it liberally. This is typically what I use for iced coffee
  • Medium-sized ice cubes – this is usually what people have on hand in their freezer and I say go for it!
  • Large ice – I like to use larger blocks of ice if I'm going to enjoy my iced coffee outside. They are slower to melt this way!

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How to make iced coffee (step-by-step)

Here's how to make iced coffee at home. I've broken it down into easy to follow steps:

  1. Make your simple syrup and have it chilling for about an hour or so. Skip this step if using store bought syrups.
  2. Brew your espresso or coffee. Again, I recommend espresso as it cools faster when mixed with ice – you have to chill brewed coffee for an hour or so before you can use it for iced coffee.
  3. Pour your coffee of choice over a large amount of ice in a tall glass cup.
  4. Mix in 1-2 tbsp of simple syrup and as much milk as you'd like. Enjoy!

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Can you store leftover iced coffee in the fridge?

Yes and no. This really depends on how much of a coffee snob you are to be honest. If you're used to a fresh brew, storing any leftovers in the fridge may not be a good idea. Cold brew typically lasts 2-3 days in the fridge if you've covered it properly – the flavours will last a bit longer because it's brewed cold.

However, drip coffee that has been chilled has a shorter shelf life before the robust coffee flavour starts to disappear and become stale. I wouldn't recommend keeping it for more than 24 hours. However, there will be nothing inherently wrong with the coffee other than the taste so feel free to go ahead and judge by your taste buds.

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Iced coffee add-ins

I've listed three different iced coffee recipes below for you to try, but just know that the sweeteners and milks you can add are limitless! Here are some more ideas to taking your iced coffee over the top!

  • Mint extract
  • Vanilla extract
  • Coconut extract
  • Coconut milk
  • Almond milk
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Coffee ice cubes
  • Nutella
  • Chocolate milk
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Kalua or Bailey's

Making simple syrup

Since sugar doesn't dissolve very well in a cold drink, I highly recommend that you make a simple syrup for iced coffee. All you have to do is:

  1. Boil 1 cup water
  2. Mix with 1 cup sugar
  3. Add any applicable extracts (vanilla, caramel, coconut, etc.)
  4. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour before using (or speed up the process by chilling in the freezer)

Making the Iced Caramel Macchiato

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The trick to this Iced Caramel Machiatto recipe is making the rich dulce de leche caramel syrup and layering the espresso and milk; it’s way easier than you think too!

Start with an empty cup full of ice, then add a couple tablespoons of the syrup. Brew your espresso, and pour it very delicately over the milk of your choice – I usually go with 2% but whole milk makes this drink extra creamy and over the top.

If you don’t have dulce de leche at home (you can usually find it with the jams or in the ice cream isle of your local grocery store), simply boil a can of sweetened condensed milk for 3 hours in a large pot of gently boiling water.

Making the Iced Vanilla Latte

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Vanilla lattes are so easy to make and you don’t need to splurge on an expensive vanilla bean to get good flavour with this syrup. Like the rest of the syrups here, the formula is pretty straightforward. Make a plain simple syrup by mixing boiling water and sugar together, then add in your flavouring of choice.

For this vanilla latte, I used plain old artificial vanilla extract but you could use the more expensive pure extract or opt for the vanilla bean if you can find them. But really, the vanilla latte is the easiest of all to make. Like the machiatto, start with an empty cup full of ice. Brew two espresso shots and pour them over the ice, then stir in 1 cup of milk and add vanilla syrup to your taste. Yum!

Making the Iced Mocha

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This chocolate iced mocha is made very similarly to the vanilla latte, and you probably already have the main ingredient at home: cocoa powder! Make the simple syrup from the Vanilla recipe above, mix in a tablespoon of cocoa, and you’re good to go. Start with an empty cup full of ice, pour your espresso shots overtop, mix in some milk and some chocolate syrup. Super easy!

If you really want to take this iced mocha over the top, you could also use chocolate milk, or even add in a little mint extract to make it an iced peppermint mocha. Amazing combo right?! There are so many ways to get creative with iced coffee!

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Will you be trying any of these iced coffee recipes? Which flavour syrup is your favourite?

Meal prep tools for iced coffee

  • Pick up some coffee beans or pre-ground coffee such as Lavazza
  • You may need a coffee grinder if you're using fresh whole beans
  • Check out the Philips 3100 coffee machine on Amazon – it's a great little coffee maker to use at home and it brews espresso shots too
  • And if you're feeling really lazy and just want your coffee already, these iced coffee syrups are an AWESOME way to jazz up your summer drinks!

More coffee recipes

I've got a ton more homemade coffee recipes below – check them out!

  • Homemade peppermint mocha
  • Cinnamon dolce latte
  • Iced coconut caramel macchiatos
Iced Coffee Recipes

The Best Iced Coffee Recipes

These 3 Iced Coffee Recipes are sure to please during the summer months! In this post I show you how to make an iced vanilla latte, iced mocha and iced caramel macchiato, and the three homemade syrups you'll make will last in the fridge for more summer coffee drinks!
4.8 from 48 votes
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Course: Coffee
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

Iced Vanilla Latte syrup

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup simple syrup

Iced Mocha syrup

  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

Iced Caramel Machiatto syrup

  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dulce de leche

Simple Syrup base

  • 3 cups water
  • 3 cups sugar

FOR EACH DRINK

  • Handful of ice cubes
  • 2 espresso shots
  • 1/2 cup milk (I use 2% but you can use skim or whole as well!)

Instructions

  • Prepare in advance: Bring water and sugar to a boil in a large pot on the stove. Divide into 3 heat-safe bowls or measuring cups, then add flavourings according to above. Chill for 30 minutes to an hour in the fridge (or freezer if you're in a rush!) Syrups can be kept in the fridge up to 4 weeks.
  • For the Iced Drinks: Brew espresso shots using a coffee machine. Add ice to a large glass, then pour espresso shots and milk over top. Add in 1-2 tbsp syrup of your choice. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 81mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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  1. Chris says

    July 2, 2020 at 09:12

    5 stars
    Being a fan of Lavazza (Espresso Armonico, Gran Selezione, and Espresso Italiano) your recipe truly speaks to me. It is wonderful, thank you! For my ice I’ll partly fill a traditional ice cube tray with espresso shots and freeze; they’re not visually appealing but it works without watering down the refreshing iced coffee.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      July 6, 2020 at 09:51

      Love the idea of using ice cube trays, Chris!

      Reply
  2. Olivia says

    June 19, 2020 at 12:46

    5 stars
    This recipe is good and the entire website is amazing. It has all the factors you need like jump to recipe, Print, doubling the recipe for you, the option of the printed picture, and the best of all-amazing recipes!

    Reply
  3. Cc says

    June 12, 2020 at 15:18

    How do you make espresso shots? 😩

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      June 15, 2020 at 08:08

      You will need an espresso maker to do so. You may want to consult the manual for the particular make and model of your espresso maker as all of them operate differently. I personally use a Nespresso machine where it’s easy to insert a pod and just press a button so this could be an option for you if you use a Keurig or Tassimo machine to make coffee. Otherwise, you can sub in regular brewed coffee that has been cooled.

      Reply
    • Marianne says

      June 22, 2020 at 21:21

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe!! I don’t have an esspresso machine and for me, mixing coffee with ice and dairy, waters it down too much for me so I’m gonna try this with my coffee concentrate i make using my instant pot! Can’t wait to try my hand at one of these!!

      Reply
  4. Jeff says

    January 17, 2020 at 10:45

    After boiling the water and adding sugar, how much caramel syrup do you suggest adding? I am using Torani sugar free classic caramel syrup.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      January 18, 2020 at 14:28

      Hey Jeff – I know this may not be super helpful but you should go by taste. I always recommend starting with 1 tbsp and adding a little bit more from there as everyone’s tolerances for sweetness can range. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Heather says

    July 30, 2019 at 09:30

    When making the simple syrup For the mocha recipe do you add both the vanilla band the cocoa powder or just the cocoa powder?

    Reply
  6. Heather says

    July 29, 2019 at 12:18

    When making the simple syrup For the mocha iced coffee do you still add the vanilla or just the cocoa powder?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      July 30, 2019 at 09:20

      Hey Heather – you just mix together the simple syrup and cocoa powder for the iced mocha. The vanilla is for the vanilla latte!

      Reply
  7. Heather says

    July 28, 2019 at 17:43

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to try your coffee recipes they sound great. My husband and I are trying to find yummy recipes to try so we can cut out the expensive trips to dunkin. My question is with your recipes can you use regular brewed coffee or does it have to be espresso shots?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      July 28, 2019 at 18:49

      Hey Heather! You can use either brewed coffee or espresso, it doesn’t matter so much 🙂

      Reply
  8. Katie says

    July 11, 2019 at 22:23

    Does the simple syrup require refrigeration? Also, approximately how long does it last?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      July 12, 2019 at 08:57

      Hey Katie! You can keep the simple syrup on the counter in a sealed jar for 3-4 days, but it will last a lot longer in the fridge; typically a month or more!

      Reply
    • Jeanette H Hamrick says

      January 8, 2020 at 17:12

      I made all 3 syrups this morning and this has got to be the easiest recipes I have ever made. I personally am not a big fan of vanilla in my coffee but my daughter and granddaughter really liked the vanilla syrup. As far as the mocha syrup goes, I am the only one of the 3 of us that tried the mocha and it was okay, a little bitter for my taste but after I added another 1/8 of a cup of the simple syrup it was delicious. The caramel was by the far our favorite syrup without having to tweak it at all. It was wonderful! I still have some dulce de leche left over along with more simple syrup but I feel sure that will not be a problem since we all like the syrups. I should have bought stock in Starbuck’s and I would be rich just from the amount of iced coffee and frappacino I drink every day by myself. This recipe is definitely going to save me money since I am hooked on frappacinos and drink at least one a day every day. Thank you so much for posting these recipes.

      Reply
      • Taylor Stinson says

        January 9, 2020 at 08:30

        I’m so thrilled you love all these iced coffee recipes Jeanette, and I’m so happy they’ve saved you some money from buying coffees out! That makes me so happy 🙂 Thanks for leaving your review!

        Reply
  9. Jo says

    July 9, 2019 at 00:48

    5 stars
    This sounds delish!! You said that you love to start your day off with one of these. So my question is, do you make the coffee the night before and refrigerate it? I don’t know if I can wait an hour for it to chill first thing in the am lmao

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      July 9, 2019 at 08:13

      Hah, totally with you on the waiting Jo! You can totally leave it to chill overnight then just pour over ice in the morning 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jack says

    June 17, 2019 at 22:37

    Trying over and over to sell us a coffee machine!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      June 18, 2019 at 08:03

      There was a disclaimer at the top of this post announcing a sponsorship. This is in part what helps to keep my website up and running as I otherwise create recipes available to the public for free. There are still three free recipes that you get as part of this post with no obligation to buy the coffee machine that I used.

      Reply
      • JenJen says

        June 30, 2019 at 16:00

        Thanks for the recipes. They sound and look delicious 😉

        Reply
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