Perfect Iced Coffee

Tips and tricks to make the best, most perfect iced coffee right at home. It’s quick, easy and so budget-friendly!

why i love this recipe

• Easy, fool-proof recipe. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll be making coffee-shop-quality iced coffee in no time.
• Budget-friendly. A single cup of coffee can range anywhere from $3 to $7 (or more). Making coffee at home is much more economical, letting you kick that coffee shop habit.
• Convenient and time-saving. Now you can skip that hectic Starbucks drive-thru line and enjoy a quality cup of iced coffee right at home.
• So customizable. One of the best things about homemade iced coffee is how customizable it is. Add your favorite milk, coffee creamer or sweetener. The best part? An optional easy simple syrup recipe is included below (which also works great for homemade cocktails!).

what is simple syrup

Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made from dissolved sugar and water, primarily used for cold beverages such as coffee and cocktails. Simple syrup mixes smoothly and evenly, whereas granulated sugar can leave a gritty texture when mixed in.

how to make the most perfect iced coffee right at home

1. Brew the coffee using your favorite beans and preferred method (coffee maker, French press, etc.)
2. Let the coffee come to room temperature or chill overnight
3. Make the simple syrup (if using), storing in the fridge to extend shelf life
4. Pour the chilled or room temperature coffee over ice, adding a splash of milk, creamer and/or simple syrup to taste (starting at 1 tsp)

tips and tricks for success

• Good quality beans go a long way. Grab a bag of beans from your favorite local coffee shop.
• Use coarse ground coffee beans. Finely ground coffee beans can yield a gritty cup of coffee. Purchase coffee beans that have already been coarsely ground or grind the beans at home using a grinder like this or this.
• Room temp or cold coffee is key. Iced coffee is meant to be cold. Skip the hot coffee, making sure to use cooled down coffee to start. Adding ice to already hot coffee will yield undesirable watered down coffee.
• Start the night before. This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. Brew the coffee the night before, storing in the fridge overnight.
• Store simple syrup in the fridge. Always store simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator to extend shelf life, keeping up to 1 month.

Perfect Iced Coffee

Yield: 1 serving

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Total: 5 minutes minutes

Tips and tricks to make the best, most perfect iced coffee right at home. It's quick, easy and so budget-friendly!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup coffee, at room temperature or chilled overnight
• 2 tablespoons half and half*, or more, to taste

For the simple syrup

• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Serve coffee over ice with half and half and simple syrup, adding 1 teaspoon at a time, to taste.

for the simple syrup

• Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
• Let cool completely and stir in vanilla extract; set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

*Milk or creamer can be substituted.

 

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