Iced Coffee

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A refreshing, smooth, and customizable cold coffee beverage perfect for hot days.
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This simple Iced Coffee recipe delivers a smooth, refreshing caffeine kick without the need for specialized equipment. By dissolving instant coffee and sugar in a small amount of hot water, you create a concentrated syrup that blends seamlessly with cold milk, ensuring no undissolved granules remain in your glass. The result is a creamy, balanced drink that highlights the natural flavor of the coffee. Ideal for warm afternoons or as a morning pick-me-up, this beverage is highly customizable. You can easily adjust the sweetness to your liking or swap regular milk for chocolate milk to create a quick iced mocha. It’s a reliable, pantry-staple drink that brings café-quality satisfaction to your kitchen.

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Iced Coffee

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 68.5

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This simple Iced Coffee recipe delivers a smooth, refreshing caffeine kick without the need for specialized equipment. By dissolving instant coffee and sugar in a small amount of hot water, you create a concentrated syrup that blends seamlessly with cold milk, ensuring no undissolved granules remain in your glass. The result is a creamy, balanced drink that highlights the natural flavor of the coffee. Ideal for warm afternoons or as a morning pick-me-up, this beverage is highly customizable. You can easily adjust the sweetness to your liking or swap regular milk for chocolate milk to create a quick iced mocha. It&# 226;€™s a reliable, pantry-staple drink that brings café-quality satisfaction to your kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine instant coffee and sugar in a heat-proof jug or large bowl.
  2. Add a small amount of hot water (approximately 1/4 cup) to the coffee and sugar mixture.
  3. Stir vigorously until the coffee and sugar are completely dissolved, forming a smooth syrup.
  4. Pour the cold milk over the coffee syrup.
  5. Stir well to combine the milk and coffee syrup evenly.
  6. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the iced coffee mixture over the ice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 68.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.5mg1%
Sodium 10.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 16.2g6%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 16.2g
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a mocha flavor variation, substitute the regular milk with chocolate milk and reduce the amount of sugar used, tasting as you go to adjust sweetness.

Single Serving Method: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of instant coffee and 2 teaspoons of sugar in 1 tablespoon of hot water until smooth. Add 1 cup of cold milk and stir before serving over ice.

Storage: Any leftover iced coffee can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shake or stir well before serving as separation may occur.

Tip: If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, increase the ratio of instant coffee to water in the initial syrup step.

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