15 Best Iced Coffee Recipes to Make at Home

Iced coffee is my love language in summer.

Even when it’s freezing out, I still find myself reaching for a chilled cup over a hot one. There’s just something so satisfying about that first sip of icy, smooth, coffee goodness.

And while I used to think I had to hit a café to get anything besides basic cold brew, I’ve learned how to make some pretty fun (and insanely good) iced coffee drinks at home.

These aren’t just “pour coffee over ice” type of drinks—these are drinks with creamy layers, sweet surprises, and that extra something that makes it feel like a treat.

If you love coffee but get bored with the same old order, these 15 iced coffee recipes are for you. They’re easy, fun to make, and I’ve tested every single one—multiple times.

1. Classic Iced Coffee

This one never fails me. It’s the kind of iced coffee I can throw together quickly but still feel like I treated myself a little.

I like using really strong brewed coffee for this—nothing too acidic, just a smooth medium roast. Once it chills, I pour it over a bunch of ice, add a splash of milk or cream, and sweeten it depending on my mood.

Sometimes I keep it unsweetened if I’m feeling all “grown up,” but a little vanilla syrup changes the whole vibe.

It’s simple, reliable, and totally hits the spot when I don’t want to overthink it.

Ingredients: •1 cup strong brewed coffee, chilled •Ice •2–3 tbsp milk or cream •Sweetener (sugar, maple syrup, or vanilla syrup) Instructions: 1. Brew your coffee and let it cool or chill it in the fridge. 2. Fill a glass with ice. 3. Pour the chilled coffee over the ice. 4. Add milk or cream to taste. 5. Sweeten as desired and stir well.

2. Vanilla Sweet Cream Iced Coffee

This one is creamy and dreamy—like dessert in a glass, but still coffee-forward.

I make a simple sweet cream by mixing vanilla syrup, cream, and milk. Then I pour that over my iced coffee and let it swirl around.

It tastes like something you’d order at a fancy coffee chain, but it’s super easy to make at home.

Pro tip: You can make a bigger batch of the sweet cream and keeping it in the fridge so you can pour it over coffee all week.

If you like iced coffee that’s rich but not over-the-top sweet, this is the one.

Ingredients: •1 cup cold brew or strong brewed coffee •Ice •2 tbsp vanilla syrup •2 tbsp heavy cream •2 tbsp milk Instructions: 1. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the cold brew. 2. In a small jar, mix vanilla syrup, cream, and milk. 3. Shake or stir well. 4. Pour the sweet cream mixture over the coffee. 5. Stir and enjoy.

3. Iced Caramel Macchiato

This iced coffee is a little fancier, but it looks impressive and tastes even better.

I layer it so the caramel and milk go in first, and then the espresso gets poured over the top.

It’s sweet without being overpowering, and I never skip the caramel drizzle on top—it just makes it more fun.

You don’t need a fancy espresso machine either; I use strong stovetop espresso or even instant espresso in a pinch.

I make this when I want something that feels special but doesn’t take much effort.

Ingredients: •1 shot espresso (or ¼ cup strong coffee) •Ice •¾ cup milk •2 tbsp caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling) Instructions: 1. Drizzle caramel sauce inside your glass. 2. Add ice and pour in the milk. 3. Slowly pour the espresso over the milk for that layered effect. 4. Drizzle more caramel on top. 5. Stir if you want or leave it layered for the look.

4. Iced Mocha

If you like your coffee with a side of chocolate, iced mocha is always a win.

I make this when I’m craving something richer, like a sweet pick-me-up that still has that caffeine kick.

I usually use cocoa powder or chocolate syrup—whichever I have—and mix it with warm milk to help it blend smoothly. Then I pour it all over ice with cold coffee and give it a good stir.

It ends up tasting like a grown-up chocolate milk with espresso energy.

And if you want to take it up a notch, whipped cream and chocolate shavings make it feel like a café treat.

Ingredients: •1 cup cold coffee or cold brew •2 tbsp chocolate syrup or 1 tbsp cocoa powder •½ cup milk (any kind) •Ice •Optional: whipped cream, chocolate shavings Instructions: 1. Mix chocolate syrup or cocoa powder with milk until smooth. 2. Fill a glass with ice. 3. Pour in the cold coffee. 4. Add the chocolate milk mixture and stir well. 5. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if you want.

Go here for the full iced mocha recipe with tips and tricks.

5. Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

This drink is strong, sweet, and has a little spicy kick.

I love the way the brown sugar syrup and cinnamon give it a cozy flavor even when it’s iced. It’s also surprisingly energizing—probably because it’s basically straight espresso poured over ice and shaken until it’s foamy.

I shake it hard with the syrup and cinnamon, then pour it over ice and add just a splash of oat milk.

Note: You can use another milk, but oat milk makes it feel smoother to me.

If you like a bolder iced drink, this one’s for you.

Ingredients: •2 shots espresso (or ½ cup strong coffee) •1–2 tbsp brown sugar syrup •⅛ tsp ground cinnamon •Ice •Splash of oat milk Instructions: 1. Brew your espresso or strong coffee. 2. Add brown sugar syrup and cinnamon to a shaker. 3. Pour in hot espresso and shake vigorously with ice. 4. Strain into a glass with fresh ice. 5. Add a splash of oat milk on top.

Check the full shaken espresso recipe with tips and tricks here.

6. Iced Honey Cinnamon Coffee

This iced coffee surprised me. I didn’t think honey and cinnamon would be that good in coffee, but it totally works.

The honey adds this mellow sweetness, and the cinnamon gives it a warm depth that’s so comforting—even iced.

I mix the honey and cinnamon into warm milk first so it dissolves better, then pour it over my iced coffee. It’s a little more effort than dumping things in a cup, but it’s worth it.

I always make this when I want something a little different from my usual vanilla.

Ingredients: •1 cup chilled brewed coffee •½ cup milk •1 tbsp honey •¼ tsp ground cinnamon •Ice Instructions: 1. Warm the milk and stir in honey and cinnamon until dissolved. 2. Fill a glass with ice and add the brewed coffee. 3. Pour the honey-cinnamon milk over the coffee. 4. Stir and serve cold.

7. Iced Maple Latte

This coffee feels cozy but still refreshing.

I use real maple syrup to sweeten it, and it gives the coffee this smooth, slightly earthy sweetness that’s really different from regular sugar or flavored syrups.

I like it best with a splash of whole milk or oat milk—it balances the flavors and makes it feel more indulgent.

If I’m in the mood for something quick that still feels a little elevated, this is what I make. It’s also a great way to use up leftover coffee in the fridge without it feeling boring.

Ingredients: •1 cup cold brewed coffee •½ cup milk of choice •1–2 tbsp real maple syrup •Ice Instructions: 1. Fill a glass with ice. 2. Pour in the cold brew and milk. 3. Stir in maple syrup until well combined. 4. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. 5. Serve cold and enjoy.

Check the full recipe for maple cinnamon latte with tips and tricks here.

8. Iced Salted Caramel Latte

If you’ve never tried adding a tiny pinch of salt to your caramel coffee, it’s time.

The salt brings out the caramel flavor even more and balances the sweetness so it doesn’t get too intense.

I like to use cold brew for this one since it’s smooth and less acidic, and I always finish it with a drizzle of caramel on top.

It’s definitely more of a treat than an everyday drink, but wow—so worth it.

Ingredients: •1 cup cold brew •½ cup milk •2 tbsp caramel sauce •Small pinch of sea salt •Ice •Optional: extra caramel drizzle Instructions: 1. Add caramel sauce and sea salt to your glass. 2. Pour in cold brew and milk, then stir to mix. 3. Add ice and stir again. 4. Top with extra caramel if you’re feeling fancy.

9. Iced Coffee with Sweetened Condensed Milk (Vietnamese-Style)

This is one of my favorite ways to make strong, creamy iced coffee.

It’s inspired by Vietnamese iced coffee, and it’s made with just two main ingredients: coffee and sweetened condensed milk.

I use either strong espresso or dark roast coffee brewed strong. The sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and richness all in one.

It’s so good, I almost always make two glasses because one isn’t enough.

It’s definitely not subtle, but it’s bold and super satisfying.

Ingredients: •½ cup very strong coffee or espresso •2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk •Ice Instructions: 1. Brew strong coffee and let it cool slightly. 2. Stir in sweetened condensed milk until fully mixed. 3. Pour over ice and serve immediately. 4. Stir before drinking if it settles.

Check the full recipe for Vietnamese coffee with tips and tricks here.

10. Iced Hazelnut Coffee

This iced coffee is super smooth with a little nuttiness that makes it feel extra cozy.

I make it with a hazelnut syrup, but if I don’t have that, I’ll cheat and add a splash of hazelnut creamer instead.

It’s one of those flavors that just works with coffee. I like it with regular milk, but almond milk also pairs really well if you want to keep the nutty vibe going.

It’s a chill, easy-to-drink iced coffee that still feels like a treat.

Ingredients: •1 cup chilled coffee or cold brew •½ cup milk (or almond milk) •1–2 tbsp hazelnut syrup •Ice Instructions: 1. Fill your glass with ice. 2. Pour in coffee and hazelnut syrup. 3. Add milk and stir everything together. 4. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.

11. Iced Cinnamon Roll Latte

If you want your iced coffee to taste like dessert, this is the one.

I mix cinnamon and vanilla syrup into my milk to create this cozy, cinnamon roll flavor that’s not too sweet but still indulgent.

It’s like sipping on a cinnamon bun—just cold and caffeinated.

Pro tip: Use espresso or really strong coffee so it holds up against the flavor.

A little cinnamon sprinkled on top ties everything together, and when I want to make it extra cute, I’ll even add a swirl of whipped cream.

Ingredients: •1 cup cold brew or 2 shots of espresso •½ cup milk of choice •1 tbsp vanilla syrup •½ tsp ground cinnamon •Ice •Optional: whipped cream, extra cinnamon Instructions: 1. Mix vanilla syrup and cinnamon into the milk. 2. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the coffee. 3. Add the milk mixture and stir well. 4. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon if you want.

12. Iced Almond Mocha

This coffee feels like a café drink with a little twist.

The almond and chocolate together create such a smooth, nutty flavor—it reminds me of those chocolate-covered almonds you find in fancy snack packs.

I use almond extract instead of almond milk for a stronger flavor, but you could go either way.

I mix chocolate syrup into my milk and then add just a few drops of almond extract. Then I pour it all over iced coffee and give it a good stir.

Ingredients: •1 cup strong cold coffee •½ cup milk (any kind) •1–2 tbsp chocolate syrup •¼ tsp almond extract •Ice Instructions: 1. In a small cup, mix milk, chocolate syrup, and almond extract. 2. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the coffee. 3. Add the milk mixture and stir until blended. 4. Adjust the sweetness if needed and serve cold.

13. Iced Dirty Chai Latte

This is one of my absolute favorite hybrid drinks.

It’s got the spice of chai and the caffeine of espresso, and together they make the most flavorful iced latte.

I brew a chai tea concentrate or use a strong chai tea bag steeped in less water, then add a shot of espresso and pour it all over ice with milk.

The result is creamy, spicy, and just strong enough to give you a good energy boost.

I like using oat milk in this one—it complements the spices so well—but honestly, anything works. If you haven’t tried this combo before, you’re missing out.

Ingredients: •½ cup strong chai tea or concentrate •1 shot espresso •½ cup milk •Ice •Optional: 1 tsp honey or sweetener of choice Instructions: 1. Brew strong chai tea and let it cool. 2. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the chai. 3. Add the espresso and milk. 4. Sweeten if desired and stir everything together

14. Iced Lavender Latte

This iced coffee is so calming, I swear it feels like a spa in a glass.

I use a simple lavender syrup (you can buy it or make it by simmering dried lavender with sugar and water) and mix it into milk before pouring it over cold brew or espresso.

It’s floral, lightly sweet, and surprisingly refreshing. I wasn’t sure about lavender in coffee at first, but now I crave this when I want something different from the usual vanilla or caramel.

It’s also really pretty if you serve it in a glass with ice and a sprig of lavender on top—totally Instagram-worthy if you’re into that.

Ingredients: • 1 cup cold brew or 2 shots of espresso • ½ cup milk • 1–2 tbsp lavender syrup • Ice • Optional: dried lavender for garnish Instructions: 1. Stir lavender syrup into the milk until combined. 2. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the coffee. 3. Add the lavender milk mixture and stir well. 4. Garnish if you’re feeling fancy.

15. Iced Peanut Butter Mocha

If you’ve ever loved chocolate peanut butter cups, imagine that flavor in coffee form.

I melt a spoonful of peanut butter with chocolate syrup and milk, then pour it over strong cold coffee.

It’s rich, creamy, and has this delicious nutty sweetness that makes it feel more like a treat than a caffeine fix.

Pro tip: You could even blend it with ice for a frappe-style drink.

Ingredients: • 1 cup strong iced coffee • ½ cup milk • 1 tbsp peanut butter • 1 tbsp chocolate syrup • Ice Instructions: 1. Warm the milk slightly and whisk in peanut butter and chocolate syrup until smooth. 2. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the coffee. 3. Add the chocolate-peanut milk mixture and stir well. 4. Top with whipped cream if you’re going all in.