Summer iced coffee habits. So cooling, so delicious, so... expensive.
The ultimate warm weather caffeine fix is a treat, but one that can start to tot up if you're making it an every day thing. The good news? It's super simple to DIY. And it means you can add in all the extra flavours you fancy.
Here's some ideas to get you started.
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1 | Vanilla almond iced coffee
photo: hungrygirlporvida.com
Rather than the sugar-laden syrups you'll get handed in coffee shops, the vanilla and almond flavouring in this cup comes from extracts. Plus it uses the cold brew method, for zero acidity.
2 | Coconut iced coffee
photo: halfbakedharvest.com
Dairy-free? No need to forgo your iced java delights. This version uses a sweetened coconut condensed milk for the perfect creamy texture.
3 | Vietnamese iced coffee
photo: simplydeliciousfood.com
The Viets know how to do iced coffee. Their version – made with a sweetened condensed milk – is spectacular.
4 | Fresh mint iced coffee
photo: howsweeteats.com
So zingy, so refreshing, so great. Try this brilliantly summer-y twist on your iced coffee fix.
Fresh mint ice coffee recipe here
5 | Booze-y iced coffee
Yes, you read correctly. There is booze in this one. Has anything ever been more perfect for a Friday night feeling of flagging?