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Iced Caramel Coffee

May 9, 2016 by Abby

Save your money and skip the expensive coffeehouse drink. With just three ingredients, you can make your own iced caramel coffee right at home.

This is a recipe that I had in the queue on my old blog; I just never got around to posting it. Somehow, in all the times I’ve made it since starting this one a year and a half ago, I never snapped new pictures and took the time to write down the steps. In honor of hot summer days and early-rising children, I decided to make it happen.

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The “recipe” for this iced caramel coffee is probably as loose a recipe as I’ve ever posted. Basically, you can combine coffee, milk, and caramel syrup and get a passable version. But because I cold-brew the coffee, and because I know some people appreciate precise measurements, I’m sharing all the details here.

Before we get to that, though, let’s talk about your coffee vessel. The mason jar in these photos isn’t just a prop; I actually use these jars to make and drink my coffee. Screwing the lid on the top to shake everything up is a super easy way to get it all mixed together. These screw on lids with straws turn the jar into a fun drinking container. See? You can be trendy and practical.

Let’s talk about the cold-brewing method. The hot water is what adds a lot of the bitterness that people dislike about coffee; by brewing with cold water, you get a smoother flavor. Of course, you could definitely brew a pot of coffee the regular way and stick the leftovers in the fridge. Cold-brewing is just what I, as a non-coffee lover, prefer for this drink.

The same goes for the syrup and the milk: You can use whatever you have and prefer. I love Torani salted caramel (it’s only 100 calories for two tablespoons), but you can use any flavor or brand you want. I usually use almond milk, for the flavor and for the low calorie count, but I use regular milk, too, if that’s all we have around. Basically, the possibilities are as endless as your imagination (and budget).

Save your money and skip the expensive coffeehouse drink. With just three ingredients, you can make your own iced caramel coffee right at home.

Iced Caramel Coffee

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. ground coffee (this one is the best)
60 ounces of water
milk
flavored syrup

Instructions

To make the cold-brewed coffee: combine the coffee grounds and the water in a large pitcher (adjust the amounts of coffee and water based on the size of your container). Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 24 to 48 hours. Strain out the coffee by placing a coffee filter inside a colander or sifter and pouring the coffee through, into a large bowl. Rinse out the pitcher and pour the strained coffee back in. This will keep in the fridge for several days.

To make iced caramel coffee: in a large mason jar or glass, combine one and a half cups of coffee, one cup of milk, and two tablespoons of flavored syrup. Fill the container the rest of the way with ice, cover, and shake well. Taste your drink and adjust ingredients as desired.

If you love homemade drinks, you’ll want to check out salted caramel hot chocolate and strawberry lemonade.

Save your money and skip the expensive coffeehouse drink. With just three ingredients, you can make your own iced caramel coffee right at home.

(this post contains affiliate links; to learn more, see my disclosure policy)

Filed Under: breakfast, DIY, drinks, in the kitchen, recipes — Tagged With: beverage, coffee, drink, recipe, recipes

Comments

  1. Suzanna @ One Hoolie Mama says

    May 9, 2016 at 7:40 am

    Yum! Can’t wait to try this, though I’ll probably leave the syrup out of mine 🙂

    • Abby says

      May 9, 2016 at 11:39 am

      You’ll love it! But live a little and add some syrup 😉 Just a splash.

  2. Kelsie says

    May 9, 2016 at 8:08 am

    Yum! I am not a big coffee girl, but somehow I still totally like and crave iced coffee sometimes (weird I know). It’s insanely expensive, so thanks for this!!

    • Abby says

      May 9, 2016 at 8:36 am

      No, that’s me, too! I only own a coffeemaker for when we have company. I’m just not a fan. But add some milk and caramel-flavored syrup, and suddenly I’m on board.

  3. GiGi Eats says

    May 10, 2016 at 7:55 am

    Mmmm! I would want to throw that into a blender and make a slushie of sorts!

    • Abby says

      May 11, 2016 at 7:50 am

      Great idea! I don’t always love blended drinks because it seems like you suck the drink out and are left with lots of ice, but if I could control the amount of ice used, that might be the best thing ever!

  4. Tianna says

    May 10, 2016 at 11:39 am

    yummy! this sounds delicious!

    • Abby says

      May 11, 2016 at 7:49 am

      Thanks, Tianna! It is!

  5. Leigh says

    May 11, 2016 at 10:36 am

    I’m already in “iced coffee mode” here in the South! Love me some caramel!

    • Abby says

      May 11, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      Same here in Mississippi! I’ll be in iced coffee mode clear through the end of October, I think 🙂

  6. Angela @ Setting My Intention says

    May 12, 2016 at 12:37 am

    I’ve never cold brewed before. I’m going to try it! I drink my coffee black so I actually like the bitter! 🙂

    • Abby says

      May 15, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      Let me know what you think! If you love the bitterness, you might enjoy skipping the cold brewing and just putting the leftovers from a regular pot in the fridge. Much faster!

  7. April R - Uncookie Cutter says

    May 17, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    Oh, this sounds so perfect for a hot day! It’s been rainy and nasty here lately, but I’m saving this for the hot days of summer that will hopefully soon be here! Thanks for linking up at You Link It, We Make It – hope to see you back tomorrow. Pinning!

    • Abby says

      May 18, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Thanks, April! It’s been strange weather here, too, but I know I’ll get plenty of use out of the recipe before too long.

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