Learn how to make the perfect brew for the best iced coffee! Skip the drive-thru and take 5 minutes to whip up this sweet energy boost that you can customize any way you like it.
Iced coffee is practically a food group in and of itself in our house! Especially since we’ve got the best recipe right at our fingertips.
It’s high time the coffee love was shared with everyone! Bold claim, I know but you really won’t need any other recipe once you try this tried-and-true method for the best iced coffee.
Just be warned, it goes down a little TOO smooth and it’s way too easy to accidentally get in the habit of slamming 1-2 back daily.
No fancy techniques or tricks here today! The secret to a good iced coffee is all in the ratio of coffee to water you use for brewing and I think we finally nailed the perfect combination.
This recipe will yield coffee that’s strong, yet smooth and not at all bitter making it the perfect choice for icing and throwing in any kind of iced coffee concoction you can dream up (keep reading for all the inspiration!).
This Iced Coffee features…
- A strong, full-flavored coffee base
- The perfect base for any kind of iced coffee creation
- Minutes to make and easy to double or triple to have on hand
Making the Iced Coffee
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Ground coffee
- Water
- Milk, half and half, creamer, or coffee syrup
Choosing Your Brewing Method
You have several options for how to brew your coffee. You can use a drip coffee maker, pour-over, French press, or pretty much any other coffee maker method you have in your kitchen.
The amount of coffee and water you use will stay the same regardless of the brewing method you choose. Be aware though, the grind size of the coffee may change depending on the method you use. Follow manufacturer instructions for how finely to grind your coffee.
Tips for Perfect Iced Coffee
- Weigh coffee grounds – I highly recommend weighing your coffee grounds before brewing coffee to get the most accurate measurement.
- Use a ratio of 25 grams coffee to 8 oz water – using this ratio will yield a full-flavored coffee that’s a bit stronger than your average cup of coffee making it perfect for iced coffee since ice tends to water down coffee flavor.
- Cool coffee before assembling – cool coffee completely in refrigerator otherwise the warmth from the coffee will melt the ice.
What to Put in Iced Coffee
Try these suggestions for ways to spice up your iced coffee!
- Milk – cow’s milk, oat milk, or almond milk all work great.
- Flavored creamer or half and half
- Coffee syrups – try vanilla syrup, salted caramel, hazelnut, etc.
- Chocolate syrup – a few tablespoons of chocolate syrup with milk will make an iced mocha.
Storing Coffee
Once your coffee is brewed and cooled it stores well in refrigerator up to 1 week. We love making double or triple batches of coffee so we have it stocked and ready to be made into iced coffee whenever the craving hits.
Once you try your hand at this homemade iced coffee, you will quickly learn that you can make it even better and more flavorful than most coffee shops! And for a fraction of the price, mind you.
Ready for your new favorite coffee? Cheers!
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Ingredients
- 25 grams ground coffee
- 8 oz water
- Ice
- Milk, half and half, creamer, or coffee syrup
Instructions
- Brew coffee using a coffee maker, French press, or pour-over. Pour coffee into a jar or heat-proof container and place in refrigerator to cool completely.
- When ready to assemble iced coffee, fill a tall glass with ice. Pour cooled coffee over ice and top with your choice of milk, half and half, creamer, or coffee syrup. Stir iced coffee well to combine and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
This post was updated with new recipe tips and photos on 6/20/24.
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