Nothing beats a tall glass of iced caramel coffee to cool you down and perk you up! This 5-minute recipe is smooth, creamy, and perfectly sweet—no fancy equipment needed.
🛒Ingredients
- Cold brew coffee - It’s so smooth and way less acidic than regular iced coffee. I usually make my own at home, but store-bought works just fine too when I’m in a rush.
- Caramel drizzle - I can’t resist this! It adds a rich, sweet touch and honestly, it just makes the drink look fancy. You know, for those times when I want a little extra something.
- Caramel syrup - This is what really brings out that deep caramel flavor. I like to adjust the amount based on how sweet I'm feeling that day—it’s all about balance for me!
- Half-and-half - This makes the coffee creamy without making it too heavy. If I’m looking for something lighter, I’ll swap it for milk or a dairy-free option, like oat milk.
- Ice cubes - I always add a good amount of ice. It’s essential for keeping the coffee refreshingly cold, especially on those hot days when I need a pick-me-up.
👩🍳 You'll find the complete list of ingredients below the recipe card.
How To Make Iced Coffee
- Drizzle caramel: Generously drizzle caramel on the inside of your serving glass.
- Fill with ice: Add ice cubes until the glass is nearly full.
- Pour cold brew: Slowly pour the cold brew coffee over the ice.
- Add caramel syrup: Stir in caramel syrup for extra flavor.
- Mix in half-and-half: Pour in half-and-half and stir to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Insert a straw, give it a final mix, and enjoy!
What’s the difference between caramel syrup and caramel sauce?
Caramel syrup is thinner and dissolves easily, while caramel sauce is thicker and used for drizzling.
📋Tips
- Use a strong cold brew - The ice will dilute the coffee, so starting with a strong brew ensures bold flavor.
- Want it extra sweet? Add a little vanilla syrup or a sprinkle of brown sugar.
- Dairy-free option - Swap half-and-half for oat milk, almond milk, or coconut cream.
- Make it extra fancy - Top with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.
- Blend it up! Turn this into a caramel frappé by blending the ingredients with ice.
- Use flavored coffee - Try vanilla or hazelnut cold brew for a fun twist.
- Want a caffeine-free version? Use decaf cold brew or an iced chicory coffee.
- For a low-calorie option - Use sugar-free caramel syrup and skim milk.
- Add a pinch of salt - This enhances the caramel flavor beautifully.
- Prep ahead - Make a batch of cold brew and store it in the fridge for quick iced coffees all week!
🍱Storage Instructions
🍱To Store. Keep any leftover iced coffee in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Stir before drinking.
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📖Recipe
Iced Caramel Coffee
Make the best iced caramel coffee in just 5 minutes! Smooth, creamy, and perfectly sweet, this easy recipe is perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee, store-bought or homemade
- 1-2 tablespoons caramel drizzle
- 1 tablespoon caramel syrup, adjust to taste
- ¼ cup half-and-half, adjust to preference
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Drizzle caramel: Generously drizzle caramel on the inside of your serving glass.1-2 tablespoons caramel drizzle
- Fill with ice: Add ice cubes until the glass is nearly full.ice cubes
- Pour cold brew: Slowly pour the cold brew coffee over the ice.1 cup cold brew coffee
- Add caramel syrup: Stir in caramel syrup for extra flavor.1 tablespoon caramel syrup
- Mix in half-and-half: Pour in half-and-half and stir to combine.¼ cup half-and-half
- Garnish and serve: Insert a straw, give it a final mix, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 209mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 232IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 0.1mg
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