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This is the second recipe round-up in my six-part Summer Drinks Around the World series. I've curated this list of 36 Summer Coffee Drinks at Home in conjunction with Episode 58 I Wanted Something Different from my podcast guest, Juan Salazar.
You can be your own barista this summer! This post is somewhat self-indulgent because, like many of you coffee lovers out there, I love nothing more on a hot summer day than a cold coffee, but I don't want to leave my house to go get it. Iced coffee and the rising popularity of cold brew coffee has really blown up in the last few years. Luckily for us, this means a lot of new recipes are popping up all over the place that teaches us how to make the best coffee at home. For the most part, you don't even need to own an espresso machine to make some of your new favorite summer coffee drinks.
Make sure to also check out the other round-up posts in my Summer Drinks Around the World series so you can have endless inspiration for cold summer drinks to cool you down during this warmer weather season!
How to Use This List
- I did not list all of the iced coffee recipes that are classic favorites (plain iced coffee, plain iced latte, plain cold brew, etc.) simply because I wanted to have a list that inspired you to try something different. Not that there is anything wrong with a simple iced coffee!
- There are lots of FAQs at the bottom that dig into questions about summer coffee recipes!
- Each recipe is formatted as the title of the recipe, followed by a "|" symbol and then the blog or person who it is from.
- This list is organized by the following: Iced Lattes, International Iced Coffee Drinks, Iced Alcoholic Coffee Drinks, Copycat Starbucks Summer Drinks, Fizzy Iced Coffee Drinks, and Vegan Cold Coffee Drinks.
Iced Lattes
An iced latte is one of my favorite cold drinks during the summer, and the list below has unique and fun options to elevate your lattes to the next level. This iced coconut latte recipe from Coconut Mama mixes coconut milk, maple syrup, and ice to her coffee to add a sweet and creamy texture to her latte.
Iced Salted Honey Latte Recipe | Sweetphi
You can make a homemade iced salted honey latte without any fancy equipment - all you need is a jar with a lid and a microwave!
Iced Dirty Chai Latte | Baking Mischief
It's easy to make your own sweet and refreshing iced dirty chai latte at home with just a handful of ingredients.
Iced Coconut Milk Latte | The Coconut Mama
This coconut milk coffee is the perfect iced latte with a light coconut flavor and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup. This recipe is dairy-free, vegan, and paleo with keto options.
Rose Cardamom Iced Lattes | Danilicious Dishes
A delicious, sweet, and floral latte to spice up your morning coffee routine. It’s the perfect latte recipe for Spring!
Iced Ube Latte | Masala and Chai
This sweet, creamy Iced Ube (purple yam) Latte is the perfect, colorful summer drink to add to your repertoire of homemade coffees.
Strawberry Latte | Emily Laurae
These Starbucks-style strawberry lattes are the epitome of summer in a cup—refreshing, invigorating, and utterly delightful.
Dirty Matcha Coffee Latte | Milk and Pop
Dirty Matcha coffee is a creamy, refreshing iced beverage that can be made in less than 5 minutes with only 4 simple ingredients.
International Iced Coffee Drinks
There is so much inspiration for coffee enthusiasts to discover about cold coffee drinks from around the world! Take Affogato, for example, it is espresso (or a double shot of espresso if you really need it) poured over vanilla ice cream. Or you can try Japanese Iced Coffee which follows a traditional iced coffee process because you simply brew hot coffee directly over ice cubes and then pour in a little bit of cold water and there you have your new favorite cold brew recipe.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee | White on Rice Couple
Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe or Iced Vietnamese Ice Coffee is a traditional coffee drink recipe in Viet Nam and easy cafe sua da recipe
Viennese Iced Coffee | Combine Good Flavors
Authentic Viennese iced coffee. Get the authentic Viennese coffeehouse feeling easily and quickly to your home. Four ingredients only, prepared in a few minutes.
Italian Affogato Recipe | Inside the Rustic Kitchen
How to make an authentic Italian Affogato! A 5-minute dessert made with creamy vanilla gelato and a strong shot of espresso coffee!
Coffee Lemonade (Swedish Kaffelemonad) | Yummy Notes
Coffee lemonade is a cold drink made by mixing cold brewed coffee or espresso with freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup.
Freddo Espresso (Greek Iced Coffee) | The Hungry Bites
Making a Freddo espresso at home is fairly easy, but you need to know a few basic tips in order to perfect this Greek iced coffee recipe.
Authentic Japanese Iced Coffee | Coffee Affection
Want to brew coffee shop-quality iced coffee at home? Try this easy Japanese iced coffee recipe! You'll never go back...
Spanish Iced Latte | The Hint of Rosemary
If you love iced coffee you have to try my Spanish iced latte recipe! Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this is one you're going to love.
Mazagran Coffee (Algerian/Portuguese) | Home Grounds
Have you ever heard of Mazagran coffee? It's a sophisticated coffee drink with a citrus twist.
Mexican Iced Coffee | Thrift and Spicy
If you're a coffee lover you must try this amazing Mexican iced coffee. It's absolutely delicious! It will become your favorite beverage of the summer. Although this drink doesn't contain chocolate it tastes like a cold version of my Mexican hot chocolate coffee.
Iced Alcoholic Coffee Drinks
Coffee plus alcohol is an instant good time. The list below will involve getting out your cocktail shaker and making a delicious drink which is the perfect way to handle the hot weather. Bailey's Dalgona Coffee recipe, however, calls for an electric whisk instead of a shaker. This recipe is one of many that have become a very popular drink sensation on social media. Instead of simply mixing the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, you make the cold foam by whipping together coffee, water, and sugar then mixing it with Baileys, ice, and milk. It results in a fluffy, boozy, creamy iced coffee.
Kahlua Coffee Recipes | Coffee Affection
Looking for a cozy, decadent drink? Try one of these tasty Kahlua coffee recipes, including boozy hot chocolate, Irish coffee, and more!
Espresso Martini | Preppy Kitchen
How to make a classic Espresso Martini! This coffee cocktail is strong, sweet, and delicious topped with a creamy, foamy top and coffee beans. It makes the perfect after-dinner drink after a big meal.
Baileys Dalgona Coffee (Korean Whipped Coffee) | Slow The Cook Down
This Baileys coffee drink is a real indulgent treat! Dalgona coffee is spiked with Baileys for a creamy ice cold cocktail that is sure to perk you up. Easy and quick to make.
Dark Moon Cocktail
Sometimes I forget my age. Coffee is still a very adult drink. One served to the grown ups at the end of a meal or before work. And now that I when I need to prove just how grown up I am to myself, I occasionally order a[...]
Irish Iced Coffee | Hello Little Home
Learn how to make the best Irish Iced Coffee ... a super delicious twist on the classic cocktail!
Espresso Margarita
Love coffee? Try the Espresso Margarita, a rich, bittersweet drink featuring tequila, Kahlua, orange liqueur and espresso.
Carajillo: Coffee Cocktail | The Other Side of The Tortilla
How to make a carajillo, a Spanish cocktail made with espresso and Licor 43. This drink is popular in Mexico and can be served hot or cold.
Amaretto Coffee | Berly's Kitchen
Amaretto coffee blends almond, vanilla, and citrus for a rich, caramel-like flavor. This recipe swaps syrup for liqueur, adding a fun twist to your coffee.
Copycat Starbucks Summer Drinks
You can now have the best Starbucks summer drinks at home and save some money while you're at it! You don't even need to brew a fresh pot of coffee, you can use your leftover coffee (no one will be able to tell, plus it's already cooled down!). You can make your own Frappuccino if you want to make something a step up from an iced mocha or cold brew. A Frappuccino is a great way to cool off on a hot day and curb your sweet tooth cravings, especially if you top it off with caramel sauce or chocolate syrup for something even more sugary.
Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew | CopyKat Recipes
Save money and learn how to make Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Iced Coffee Drink at home with this easy copycat recipe.
Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cold Brew | Lifestyle of a Foodie
This Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cold Brew is a delicious cold brew sweetened with Vanilla syrup and topped with chocolate cream cold foam.
Iced White Chocolate Mocha (Starbucks Copycat) | Barley and Sage
This Starbucks copycat iced white chocolate mocha is delicious, creamy, and easy to make at home with store bought white chocolate sauce!
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew | Feel Good Foodie
Step into fall with this delicious copycat Starbucks pumpkin cold brew recipe. Simple to make at home, this pumpkin spice coffee drink is delicious!
Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte (Starbucks Copycat) | One Sweet Appetite
Cool down with this Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte all summer! The perfect Starbucks copycat recipe and a refreshing way to start your day.
Java Chip Frappuccino | Oh, How Civilized
Coffee, chocolate syrup, and chocolate chips are blended with ice and a homemade Frappuccino base syrup to create this delicious Java Chip Frappuccino frozen drink.
Fizzy Iced Coffee Drinks
Sparking water (or tonic water) is a refreshing drink on its own, but mix it with coffee and you'll have a delicious coffee that is crisp and perfect for any time of the day!
Topo Chico Sparkling Cold Brew | Pull and Pour Coffee
Few drinks are more refreshing on a summer afternoon than sparkling water and iced coffee. Most afternoons in the summer...
Sparkling Iced Coffee | Cooking With Janica
Sparkling Iced Coffee is a delicious and refreshing way to get your morning caffeine. Non-dairy, low-calorie coffee drink recipe!
Vegan Cold Coffee Drinks
It is easy to make a quick vegan iced coffee recipe, such as an iced oat milk latte, using alternative milks like nut milks (cashew, macadamia, hazelnut, or almond milk), soy milk, or oat milk instead of whole milk. But there are so many other options instead of simply using vegan milk in your coffee. Making a coffee smoothie or milkshake will surely help beat the summer heat, or at least make the heat manageable until your drink runs out.
Vegan Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino | Minimalist Baker
I still remember the first time I walked into a coffee shop as a complete newbie and feeling totally dumbfounded as to what to order. My choice in the
Vegan Cinnamon Roll Latte | The All Natural Vegan
This Cinnamon Roll Latte is the ultimate homemade latte. This recipe is: vegan, plant based, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
Vegan Coffee Smoothie | Choosing Chia
Enjoy a morning pick me up with this Coffee Smoothie. It's smooth, creamy and will leave you feeling ready to take on the day!
Extra-Thick Vegan Coffee Milkshake | Two Spoons
Say hello to this mammoth extra-thick vegan coffee milkshake! Enjoy it for breakfast or snack time to keep you full and satiated. Check out its recipe now!
Blueberry Espresso Tonic | Good Food Baddie
Blueberry Espresso Tonic is a crisp, refreshing drink made with rich espresso, tonic water, and blueberry simple syrup! So good, it's almost addictive!
Listen to Juan's Episode Now
Juan welcomed me into his chic, beautiful coffee shop, La Coop Coffee in Northwest DC. In his episode, we covered his beginnings with coffee, his current and future success in the worldwide coffee industry, and his beautiful coffee shop. Listen to his episode and visit his coffee shop if you are in the area!
FAQ:
Difference Between Traditional Iced Coffee vs Cold Brew
This article from Torke breaks down the differences:
Traditional Iced Coffee
- Brewed with hot water and then chilled
- Brew time is much shorter (approximately 2 minutes)
- The coffee grounds-to-water ratio should be doubled; 1:2
Cold Brew
- Brewed with cold water
- Significantly longer brew time (12-24 hours)
- To steep cold brew, first, coarsely grind your coffee beans, then steep the coffee grounds directly in cold water using a coffee filter, cheesecloth, or some other kind of filter
- The coffee grounds-to-water ratio should be 1:4
Which Country Invented Iced Coffee?
Algeria! According to this article from American Dining Creations, historians have traced back the origins to the 1840s in Algeria when the French were fighting in the Battle of Mazagran. As the story goes, they supposedly ran out of milk so they used water instead and served it cold to combat the heat. Then the French soldiers brought it back to France where it was called café mazagran.
Can You Use Instant Coffee in Cold Coffee Drinks?
Yes! Jacqueline from Piper Cooks says it is one of the quickest ways to make a cold coffee drink since there is no cool-down time, no heat is being used, and it dissolves instantly.
What Kind of Coffee is Best for Cold Coffee Drinks?
Most articles I read said you should opt for a dark or medium roast coffee. This is because the stronger the brew the less likely the coffee flavor will be diluted when you add water or ice to it.
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Summer Coffee Drinks at Home: 36 Refreshing Recipes
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Recipes by friends and guests of The Storied Recipe.
Recipes for 36 Summer Coffee Drinks you can make at home! Including Iced Lattes, International Iced Coffee Drinks, Iced Alcoholic Coffee Drinks, Copycat Starbucks Summer Drinks, Seltzer + Iced Coffee Drinks, and Vegan Cold Coffee Drinks.
Ingredients
Iced Lattes
- Iced Salted Honey Latte from Sweet Phi
- Iced Dirty Chai Latte from Baking Mischief
- Iced Coconut Latte from The Coconut Mama
- Iced Rose Cardamom Latte from Danilicious Dishes
- Iced Ube Latte from Masala and Chai
- Iced Strawberry Latte from Emily Laurae
- Iced Dirty Matcha Latte from Milk and Pop
International Iced Coffee Drinks
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee from White on Rice Couple
- Viennese Iced Coffee from Combine Good Flavors
- Affogato (Italian Espresso over Ice Cream) from Inside the Rustic Kitchen
- Swedish Kaffelemonad (Iced Coffee Lemonade) from Yummy Notes
- Greek Freddo Espresso (Iced/Frappe Espresso) from The Hungry Bites
- Japanese Iced Coffee from Coffee Affection
- Spanish Iced Coffee from The Hint of Rosemary
- Mazagran (Algerian/Portuguese Iced Coffee with Lemon) from Home Grounds
- Mexican Iced Coffee from Thrift and Spicy
Iced Alcoholic Coffee Drinks
- Kahlua Iced Coffee from Coffee Affection
- Espresso Martinis from Preppy Kitchen
- Baileys Dalgona Coffee (Korean Whipped Coffee) from Slow The Cook Down
- Dark Moon Cocktail from Pass the Sushi
- Iced Irish Coffee from Hello Little Home
- Espresso Margarita from A Couple Cooks
- Carajillo (Spanish and Latin American Cocktail) from The Other Side of The Tortilla
- Amaretto Coffee from Berly's Kitchen
Copycat Starbucks Summer Drinks
- Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat) from Copycat
- Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat) from Lifestyle of a Foodie
- Iced White Chocolate Mocha (Starbucks Copycat) from Barley and Sage
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat) from Feel Good Foodie
- Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte (Starbucks Copycat) from One Sweet Appetite
- Mocha Java Chip Frappuccino from Oh How Civilized
Fizzy Iced Coffee Drinks
- Topo Chico Iced Coffee from Pull and Pour Coffee
- Sparkling Iced Coffee from Cooking With Janica
Vegan Cold Coffee Drinks
- Vegan Caramel Frappuccino from Minimalist Baker
- Vegan Iced Cinnamon Roll Latte from The All Natural Vegan
- Vegan Coffee Smoothie from Choosing Chia
- Vegan Coffee Milkshake from Two Spoons
- Vegan Blueberry Espresso Tonic from Good Food Baddie
Instructions
Make sure you listen to Juan Salazar's powerful episode, I Wanted Something Different while you make these summer coffee drinks! Juan is an inspiring entrepreneur, who grew up on a coffee farm in Guatemala, organized the first and only cooperative among Guatemalan farmers, and now owns multiple coffee shops in the US which are sourced only with coffee from his homeland.
Would love to hear from you!