Iced coffee season is here again and for those of us that crave a cooling caffeine fix, the good news doesn't stop there.
As the drink has become increasingly popular, more and more recipes and flavour combinations have sprung up - from refreshing mint to indulgent chocolate and hazelnut and everything in between - meaning there's never been a better time to be an iced coffee lover.
If you fancy making your own this summer, here are our best iced coffee recipes for 2022.
Basic iced coffee recipe
Before we dive head-first into extra ingredients and flavours, we need a simple iced coffee recipe that will form the basis of all the subsequent recipes.
To make a classic iced coffee, simply brew a cup of espresso coffee, pour it into a tall glass filled with ice and give it a stir. Voila - one simple, tasty iced coffee!
Milk, cream or any of your favourite syrups can be added once the coffee has chilled but if you have sugar in your brew, it's important to add it to the coffee before pouring it over the ice as sugar doesn't dissolve properly in cold liquids.
Strawberry iced coffee
Because nothing says 'summer' like strawberries!
Ingredients
To make one strawberry iced coffee, you will need:
one cup espresso, cooled
one scoop vanilla ice cream
one scoop strawberry ice cream
whipped cream
22ml strawberry syrup
two small strawberries
Simply put both scoops of ice cream in a tall glass, then pour over the coffee. Add a spoonful of whipped cream on top, then pour over the syrup and garnish with the strawberries. Find a quiet spot in the garden and enjoy!
Chocolate and hazelnut iced coffee
One of the most popular iced coffees on the planet, this rich, creamy treat goes down almost too easily.
Ingredients
To make one chocolate and hazelnut iced coffee, you will need:
one cup espresso, cooled
one tub Nutella
whipped cream
good quality dark chocolate
Melt 1 ½ tbsp of Nutella in a pan, then pour into a tall glass filled with ice cubes. Fill the glass almost to the brim with coffee, stir, then add a good dollop of the cream. Use a grater to shave a generous amount of chocolate on top of the cream and serve.
Mint iced coffee
Zingy and refreshing, mint iced coffee gives a great early morning kick on hot days.
Ingredients
To make one mint iced coffee, you will need:
one cup espresso, cooled
2 1/2 tablespoons mint syrup
fresh mint leaves
Pour the syrup into a tall glass filled with ice cubes, then add the coffee. Stir, garnish with the mint leaves and prepare to be blown away!
Boozy coconut rum iced coffee
As evening comes around, what better way to relax than with an iced coffee with a kick?
Ingredients
To make one boozy coconut rum iced coffee, you will need:
one tbsp coconut syrup
two shots of rum
one shot of espresso
150ml coconut milk
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, then add the syrup. Slowly pour in the coconut milk, followed by the rum and espresso. Put your feet up and watch the sunset.
Cafe2U’s cool summer range
At Cafe2U, we love iced coffee every bit as much as we adore hot coffee. To find out what limited edition drinks are being served by your local Cafe2U mobile barista, contact them about their summer range here.