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.
This recipe is also part of our 21 Cozy Fall Coffee Recipes To Make At Home.
🛒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.
FAQ
Cold brew gives the smoothest, least acidic flavor, but regular coffee cooled to room temperature works in a pinch, just expect a slightly sharper taste.
Swap the half-and-half for oat milk, almond milk, or coconut cream, oat milk froths and blends the closest to dairy.
Leftover iced coffee keeps in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours, give it a good stir before drinking since it can separate slightly.
Fun Variations to Try
- Caramel Frappe - blend the ingredients with ice instead of pouring over cubes for a frozen, blended version.
- Vanilla Caramel Coffee - add a splash of vanilla syrup along with the caramel for extra depth.
- Salted Caramel Coffee - add a pinch of salt to the caramel syrup to make the caramel flavor pop even more.
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📖Recipe
Iced Caramel Coffee
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!
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