31 Refreshing Iced Coffee Recipes To Sip On This Summer (2024)

Iced coffee is our all-time favorite pick-me-up, especially on a hot afternoon — and, let's be real, sometimes you need caffeine and dessert simultaneously. There's something about the combination of toasty, roasty coffee and icy, creamy sweetness that sends shivers up our spines. Since being your own barista is *so* much fun, throw on an apron and try your hand at making one of these unique iced coffee recipes.

Each one of these coffee recipes make amazing summer coffee drinks for serving at brunchor just because! Let's dive into the sweetness!

Iced Bulletproof Coffee
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All you have to do for this easy iced coffee is throw all of your ingredients into a blender. It's a quick and delicious coffee that will give you lasting energy all day. (via Brit + Co)

Fresh Mint Iced Coffee
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Muddled mint and *lots* of ice cubes make this iced coffee perfect for even the hottest days of summer. Add a splash of pistachio milk for a creamy drink that also gives you a refreshing dose of energy! (via Brit + Co)

Topo Chico Iced Coffee
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Topo Chico sparkling mineral water is ultra-refreshing on its own, but add it to iced coffee, and you've got a serious afternoonpick-me-up on your hands. You can try different flavors for this iced coffee idea, but we also think flavorless Topo works well on its own. (via Brit + Co)

Two-Ingredient Vietnamese Iced Coffee
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Sometimes you want a strong, sweet iced coffee, but can't find the energy to become a master barista to make it happen. This Vietnamese iced coffee uses sweetened condensed milk to give it big flavor with minimal effort! (via Brit + Co)

Wild Child Iced Coffee
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Adulthood can be stressful. Inject some fun into your day by topping your favorite iced coffee with a dollop of fluffy whipped cream and plenty of sprinkles! It never fails, we promise. (via Brit + Co)

Rosewater Cardamom Iced Coffee
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Making your own flavored creamer is an easy way to give your iced coffee a boost that you're sure to like. This recipe uses cardamom and rosewater to make a unique drink every time! (via Brit + Co)

Cinnamon Ice Cube Coffee
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Keep ice cubes made from coffee infused with cinnamon in your freezer, and you can jazz up a boring glass of iced java whenever the fancy strikes. The best part about this coffee hack? No more watered-down coffee! (via Brit + Co)

Simple Vanilla Coffee
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Homemade vanilla simple syrup gives a fragrant hint of sweetness to your iced coffee, so you don't have to worry about trying to dissolve granulated sugar in your cold beverage! (via Brit + Co)

Red Velvet Iced Coffee
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Red velvet is simply iconic. Iced coffee gets the sweetest treatment when mixed with these red velvet-inspired iced coffee flavors! (via Brit + Co)

LemonadeIced Coffee
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With this iced coffee recipe, cold brew is diluted with a splash of lemonade for a refreshing, more caffeinated take on an Arnold Palmer, and we are definitely here for it. (via Brit + Co)

Milky, Minty Coffee Popsicles
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Technically, a popsicle made out of iced coffee is... still iced coffee. Although, you might be tempted to just drink this coffee that's lusciously flavored with mint, instead of putting it into the popsicle molds. (via Brit + Co)

Coconut Iced Coffee (with Mini Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts!)

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Make sure your brew is super strong so it can handle the sweetness of this recipe's coconut creamer and the bonus doughnuts! This is the ultimate coffee treat when your sweet tooth beckons. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat)

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Starbucks who? This copycat recipe emulates the sheer greatness of the chain's iced coffee + cold foam combo. (via The Girl On Bloor)

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Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat)

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Chocolate and coffee are arguably two of the *best* things on the planet, so when they join forces in iced coffee drinks like this one, we just cannot resist getting a little taste. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Iced White Chocolate Mocha (Starbucks Copycat)

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Give us everything sweet – we'll sip it down in no time! That includes this Starbucks white mocha dupe that you can easily customize at home with caramel drizzle and whipped cream. (via Barley & Sage)

Mocha Java Chip Frappuccino

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This health-ified iced coffee recipe replaces any artificial sweeteners with naturally sweet dates, vanilla extract, and cacao nibs. Its Frappuccino-esque texture makes it the most decadent sip out there. (via Munching with Mariyah)

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat)

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Pumpkin spice can hit the spot practically any time of year. Pumpkin puree and sweet spices turn your regular half-and-half into a seasonally-flavored treat! (via Feel Good Foodie)

Vegan Caramel Frappuccino

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Coffee + banana = real energy. This sip combines the two for a more filling iced coffee bev! (via Live Eat Learn)

Iced Ube Latte

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Sick of ordering the same old iced coffee flavors every time you make yourself a cup? Do yourself a favor and try this iced ube latte instead. It's earthy and subtly sweet, yet still delivers on the caffeine content you're craving. (via Takes Two Eggs)

Everyone Will Love These Iced Coffee Recipes

Kahlua Iced Coffee

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Perfect for when those afternoon coffee breaks turn into evening coffee breaks, this spiked version of iced coffee is everything you could ask for at 5 o'clock. If you're worried about having caffeine too late, just swap your usual java for decaf! (via Lick My Spoon)

Caramel Mocha Coffee Concentrate

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Don't be thrown off by the sugary title of this iced coffee recipe. This treat is sweetened naturally, without any processed sugars, so it gets two thumbs up from us! (via Sunkissed Kitchen)

Toasted Coconut Shakerato

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Shakerato is Italian iced coffee made by shaking coffee with ice (and, in this case, tasty toasted coconut syrup). Top your glass with some creamy coconut milk, then rim it with toasted coconut flakes for a real mid-day treat! (via Simply Whisked)

We Can't Wait To Make These Iced Coffee Recipes This Summer!

Samoa Iced Coffee

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Tragically, Girl Scout cookies aren't available year-round. Take matters into your own hands with this Samoa-inspired iced coffee in the morning, and make a Girl Scout co*cktail after dinner! (via The Lovely Life)

Coconut Caramel Cold Brew

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Something about the toasted flavor of caramel pairs *beautifully* with coconut. Pair it with some cold brew coffee for a drink you'll want to sip on all. day. long. (via The Gourmet RD)

Cinnamon Dolce Latte (Starbucks Copycat)

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This recipe takes Starbucks' Cinnamon Dolce Latte and turns it into a fully vegan bev. Making your own coffee syrup will ultimately save you so much time and money! (via Munching with Mariyah)

Wake Me Up Coffee Smoothie

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Pouring iced coffee into smoothies is a *genius* idea. The strong java notes partner up with the sweetness of banana and cinnamon in this truly tasty iced coffee drink! (via Live Eat Learn)

Iced Salted Honey Lattes

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Salt and honey might sound like a strange combination, but think a little harder, and you'll realize that's the flavor combination that makes spiced nuts, granola, and trail mix so irresistible. It does the same for these iced lattes, which are so tasty, you'll want to get up early every day just to get a sip. (via Sweet Phi)

Viennese Iced Coffee

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Dark, strong iced coffee helps tame the sweetness of vanilla ice cream to make this dessert-y drink! It's the perfect snack for any and every warm evening. (via Li'l Vienna)

Vegan Iced Cinnamon Mocha

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Once you make this cinnamon-infused chocolate sauce (in just one minute, no less!), you'll be able to transform all manners of beverages and desserts. Stir some into your morning cup of joe to give your drink a spicy kick! (via Vegetarian Gastronomy)

Extra-Thick Iced Vegan Coffee Milkshake

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Think about a thicker, heartier, more fulfilling version of your go-to frappé order – that's exactly what this coffee-infused milkshake is! It's packed with healthy ingredients from oats, bananas, dates, and almond butter, so you could even gulp this down for a super sustaining breakfast! (via Two Spoons)

Overnight New Orleans-Style Iced Coffee

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If you want a fancy caffeine boost in the morning, make things easy by starting with some store-bought coffee concentrate. Infuse it with cinnamon and chicory (a New Orleans classic) overnight, and you'll be ready to conquer the world in the AM. (via Hummingbird High)

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