☕ Perfect Iced Coffee (Creamy Café Style)

⏱ Time

5 minutes

🍹 Serves

1 glass

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, completely cooled
  (use medium–dark roast for best flavor)

• ½ cup ice cubes

• 2–4 tablespoons milk or cream
  (whole milk, half-and-half, or cream)

• 1–2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener (optional)
  (simple syrup works best for iced drinks)

• Optional add-ins:

  • Vanilla syrup

  • Caramel syrup

  • Sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. Brew the coffee

   • Brew coffee slightly stronger than usual.

   • Let it cool completely (hot coffee melts ice too fast).

2. Fill the glass

   • Add ice cubes to a tall glass.

3. Pour the coffee

   • Slowly pour the chilled coffee over the ice.

4. Add sweetness (optional)

   • Stir in sugar or syrup until dissolved.

5. Create the creamy swirl

   • Slowly pour milk or cream over the coffee.

   • Watch the beautiful marble effect form naturally.

6. Stir or sip as-is

   • Stir gently, or enjoy the layered look before mixing.

Pro Tips for “Perfect” Iced Coffee

• ❄ Always use cold coffee (or cold brew).

• 🥛 Pour cream slowly for that aesthetic swirl.

• 🍯 Use simple syrup instead of granulated sugar.

• 🧊 For extra flavor, freeze coffee into ice cubes.

Variations

• Iced Latte: Use more milk than coffee

• Vietnamese-style: Use sweetened condensed milk

• Mocha Iced Coffee: Add 1 tbsp chocolate syrup

• Vanilla Iced Coffee: Add ½ tsp vanilla extract

ENJOY