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Basic Iced Coffee Recipe

Beat the heat with this incredibly easy iced coffee recipe! Perfect for a quick pick-me-up, this recipe is easily customizable. Use your favorite dark roast or flavored coffee for an extra special treat. Want something a little stronger? Add a splash of Kahlúa for a delicious coffee cocktail! This recipe shows you how to make coffee ice cubes for the perfect dilution-free iced coffee.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 1.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Iced Coffee

  • 1 1/2 cups brewed coffee
  • Water, as needed for brewing coffee
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • ice cubes, desired amount

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How to Make Basic Iced Coffee

  1. Brew 1 cup of your favorite coffee (using your preferred method). Let cool slightly.
  2. Pour the brewed coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  3. While the coffee cubes are freezing, brew an additional 1 cup of fresh coffee.
  4. If desired, add milk and sugar to taste to the freshly brewed coffee. Start with 2 tablespoons of milk and 1 tablespoon of sugar and adjust to your preference.
  5. For a smooth, blended iced coffee, combine the coffee cubes and freshly brewed coffee in a blender and blend until smooth. Alternatively, simply add the coffee cubes to a tall glass and pour the freshly brewed coffee over the cubes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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