Summer is the perfect time to enjoy refreshing iced coffee recipes while spending long, sunny days at the beach, in the park, or relaxing outdoors.
As temperatures climb, a chilled drink is the ideal way to cool down—but coffee lovers don’t need to give up their daily caffeine fix. These iced coffee recipes blend bold flavour with icy refreshment, delivering delicious caffeinated drinks to enjoy throughout warm afternoons.
The History of Iced Coffee
There aren’t many records about the history of iced coffee or its origins, but the earliest accounts point to Algeria, circa 1840. According to Wikipedia, the cold, sweetened coffee drink was called Mazagran, prepared with coffee syrup and cold water.
In the 19th century, beverages made with ice began to appear; for example, coffee is brewed hot and then chilled with ice cubes or crushed ice.
Iced Coffee Recipes
There are many options of cold coffee drinks to suit every palate. We have selected the best iced coffee recipes to share with you below.
Affogato
A simple mix of vanilla ice cream and coffee, for this drink, the ice cream should be drowned (affogato in Italian) in the hot coffee. It is one of the most common cold coffee drinks, easy to prepare, and offers many possibilities for adding extra ingredients to enhance the taste.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 – 3 Shoots of espresso (you can make it at home with filtered coffee prepared using a coffee pot)
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Preparation Method
Leave the ice cream out of the freezer for a short time, depending on the brand and room temperature. Then, use it before it begins to melt.
Add 1 or 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to a cup and pour hot coffee over it, covering the whole scoop.
Add Extras
Try it with a different flavour of ice cream. You can make it minty by adding mint chocolate and a few mint leaves to the ice cream. Add caramel syrup or chocolate shavings on top. You can pour a small amount of amaretto
Vietnamese Coffee
A sweet and creamy cold coffee using condensed milk.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 – 3 Shoots of espresso (you can make it at home with filtered coffee prepared using a coffee pot)
- Condensed Milk
Preparation Method
Prepare the coffee brew, as usual, using your preferred method. When ready, add the condensed milk to the mixture.
You can add more or less condensed milk depending on your taste, but as a reference point, use the colour of a latte drink, half milk, half coffee.
Add some ice cubes to a cup and pour the liquid on top of it.
Lemonade Iced coffee
For those who like a bit of sourness, this drink combines the perfect coffee flavour with the freshness of lemons, making it great for warmer days.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 – 3 Shoots of espresso (you can make it at home with filtered coffee prepared using a coffee pot)
- Sugar
- Water
- Lemons
Preparation Method
Prepare a sugar syrup by bringing a small pot of water to a boil and adding the sugar. The ratio is one part water to one part sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then mix with the water to create a syrup.
Pour the cold coffee brew into a cup and add some freshly squeezed lemon juice. You can add more or less fluid to suit your palate.
Add two tablespoons of the sugar syrup and mix them well.
Fill the cup with ice, crushed or cubes, and garnish with slices of lemon and mint leaves.
Mexican Iced coffee
If spicy is your cup of tea (we mean, your cup of coffee), this drink uses cloves and cinnamon to turn your cold coffee brew into a whole new experience.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Strong Brewed Coffee
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- Chocolate Syrup
- Milk
- Ice
- Heavy Cream
- Sugar
Preparation Method
Mix the coffee brew, cinnamon, cloves, and chocolate syrup in a cup, stirring well. The amount of each ingredient depends on your liking for more or less spicy. Next, add some milk to this mix.
To make the cream, whisk the heavy cream and sugar until it thickens into a texture similar to whipped cream. You can use a manual or electric milk frother. It shouldn’t take long to reach consistency.
Pour some ice into a cup and put the mixed drink into it, adding the cream on top of it. Spread a tiny amount of cinnamon on top of the cream, or you can decorate it with a stick of cinnamon.
Toasted Coconut Shakerato
Do you like coconut? Then this may become your favourite summer cold coffee drink, with a coconut-based syrup and extra coconut milk if desired. This tasty beverage is a tropical addition to our list.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup toasted shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 12 ounces strong brewed coffee, slightly cooled*
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut syrup
- Ice
- Coconut milk (optional)
Preparation Method
Coconut Syrup: Put water and sugar into a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and forms a syrup. Then add the toasted coconut flakes and mix well. Allow it to rest for about 5 minutes, then use a shiv to remove the coconut flakes from the syrup.
The drink: Using a cocktail shaker, mix the syrup, the coffee and ice. Strain it into a cup filled with ice. You can add coconut milk if you wish.
iced coffee machine for offices
Enjoying a refreshing iced coffee isn’t just for sunny days outside—you can cool down right at your desk. Modern bean‑to‑cup coffee machines now offer cold coffee options at the touch of a button, making those warm afternoons in the office a little more enjoyable.
Two standout machines from our range deliver delicious cold drinks effortlessly:
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F1000 Bean to Cup Coffee Machine – Hot and Cold Milk
This machine offers one‑touch iced coffees, cold brew–style drinks, and cold milk foam, making it ideal for medium‑sized offices looking to add chilled beverages to their menu. -
L2000 Commercial Coffee Machine – Hot and Cold Milk
A high‑capacity option built for busy workplaces, the L2000 delivers premium iced coffee beverages thanks to its hot and cold milk frothing capabilities and commercial‑grade performance.
The B2B Coffee team is here to help you choose the perfect machine based on your staff numbers, visitor volumes, and drink preferences—ensuring everyone in your workplace can enjoy great cold coffee whenever they want.
