If you’re a coffee lover like I am, you will appreciate a good iced coffee anytime of the year……even on a cold day in February! I adore my iced coffee and can drink it anytime whether it’s 30 below or 30 above zero. I find myself going out for this treat too often though and once in awhile I have to reign myself in. The cost adds up after awhile although I do take advantage of the $1 deal at our local Mcdonald’s when it’s being promoted. It has so much sugar and I do hate that and like the option of being able to control how much I’m adding. So, I started making them at home where I can control the amount of sugar (and cream) and save money too!
I use the Starbucks Iced Coffee as a base and add 2% milk, cream, and simple syrup and serve over ice. It’s my favourite! You could also make your own cold brew and use that as a base for your drink. I use 2% milk as that’s what we usually have here in the house for the family to drink. You could totally use oat, soy or almond milk instead and it would be delicious. Or maybe you prefer it black with a little simple syrup over ice. As with hot coffee, there are a million variations; of course, make it to your liking. My recipe is how I enjoy mine and a good starting place but definitely make it your own. Sometimes if I happen to have flavoured creamer on hand, I’ll add a splash in place of the coffee cream. Pumpkin Spice is my favourite but Peppermint Mocha is also an amazing addition to iced coffee.
Simple Syrup for Iced Coffee
Ingredients
- 1 Cup water
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Whisk together water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Boil until sugar is completely dissolved, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two months.
The Butcher’s Daughter Homemade Iced Coffee
Equipment
- 1 large glass or reusable coffee cup with straw
Ingredients
- 1 Cup ice cubes
- 1 Cup Iced coffee or cold brew of choice (my fave is Starbucks Iced Coffee)
- 1 Cup 2% milk or milk of choice
- 1 Tbsp simple syrup
- 1 Tbsp coffee cream
Instructions
- Fill cup approximately halfway full with ice cubes. Add coffee and milk leaving at least 1/2 inch of space at the top for simple syrup and cream. Splash in the syrup and cream, add a straw and enjoy! Note: For a pretty drink, do not stir but let ingredients slowly mix on their own as you sip. I love seeing all the layers of colour in the cup going from dark brown to white at the top.
