9 Refreshing Iced Coffee Drinks and Cocktails
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Iced coffee is a summertime favorite, and it's easy to turn coffee into either a cold non-alcoholic drink, or spike it for a cocktail for a refreshing pick-me-up. Here are some of our favorite recipes for coffee drinks. Try Vietnamese iced coffee, or boozy coffee, or for complete decadence, don't miss the roasted marshmallow coffee cocktail shake.
Whatever you choose, you'll find the perfect drink for a lazy summer afternoon or evening. Or even a particularly exciting morning!
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
If you're ever tried Vietnamese iced coffee at a restaurant, you'll be thrilled to have this recipe at hand. It couldn't be any easier - combine coffee over ice with sweetened condensed milk.
Long Island Iced Coffee
The Long Island just graduated from college with this potent coffee version. You can sub cola for the ginger beer if you prefer the classic flavor of Coca-Cola.
Magic Coffee
You'll enjoy pure coffee perfection with this delicious combination of coffee grounds cold steeped in water overnight and combined with syrup and cream, if desired. Even better - add ice cubes made from coffee extract so that your drink isn't diluted from regular ice.
Death Cream
This is a drink that was supposedly so secret, and so decadent, it was known as “death cream.” It uses scraped vanilla beans, half and half, and, of course, coffee. It's so delicious it's said to taste like melted coffee ice cream.
Espresso Martini
This recipe, from none other than Jamie Oliver, is both sophisticated and dangerous. It's so delicious it's very easy to over-indulge in this combo of Grey Goose vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur.
Iced Skinny Vanilla Latte
This guilt-free iced coffee is simple and delicious, with vanilla almond milk and a pinch of stevia.
Baileys with Coffee Ice Cubes
Try this one on a hot summer evening - Bailey's Irish Cream mixed with vanilla vodka and coffee ice cubes.
Roasted Marshmallow Coffee Cocktail Shake
You really can't go wrong with melted marshmallow on top of a frozen coffee cocktail. Add to a pre-made coffee blend for a super easy summer drink.
Boozy Iced Coffee
Use this as a base recipe for any iced coffee, with or without the addition of alcohol. Combine cold leftover brewed coffee with cream, ice and Frangelico for the perfect afternoon treat.
