5 Iced Delicious And Easy Coffee Recipes To Kick-start Your Morning
Mornings are most defiantly NOT the best time of the day. A lack of sleep and a long day of lectures or work just does not sound appealing. The best way to overcome the morning drag is to power through with a much-needed shot of caffeine. Ok, so it’s no ‘green-juice’ or whatever, but sometimes you just need a Coffee fix to get you going, these 5 Delicious and Easy Iced Coffee Recipes are just the thing to Kick-Start your morning.
1. Iced Minty Mocha
Just the thing to start your morning, a caffeine fuelled Iced Mocha with a refreshing minty kick. It’s super quick, and tastes delicious. If you’re a lover of all things Minty, you’ll just LOVE this!
Ingredients:
1-3 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder
3 Tsp Cocoa Powder
2 Tsp Sugar
50ml Boiling Water
1-3 Drops Peppermint Extract
200ml Milk (any kind)
Handful Ice Cubes
Method:
- Combine Instant Coffee, Cocoa Powder, Sugar, Peppermint Extract and Boiling Water to make a thick paste.
- Slowly stir Milk into the coffee paste mixture – use a whisk to ensure no lumps
- Add Ice and serve!
2. Choc-Orange Iced Latte
Chocolate and Orange are a match made in Heaven…and this Choc-Orange Iced Latte is just that! A smooth, creamy coffee boost with a sweet orange twist is the perfect wake up call for any early bird.
Ingredients:
1-3 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder
3 Tsp Cocoa Powder
1 Tsp Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
2 Tsp Sugar
50ml Boiling Water
150ml Milk (any kind)
Handful of Ice Cubes
Method:
- Combine Instant Coffee Powder, Cocoa Powder, Orange Juice, Sugar and Boiling Water to make a paste.
- Froth Milk using a Milk Frother – if you don’t have one just boil the milk for 5 mins
- Slowly stir Milk into the coffee paste mixture – use a whisk to ensure no lumps
- Add Ice and serve!
3. Iced Vanilla Cappuccino
A Canadian Classic – the Iced Cappuccino is an cool, indulgent start to the day. It’s minimal effort that guarantees maximum results. Try it and see!
Ingredients:
1-3 Tsp Instant Coffee
2 Tsp Sugar
¼ Tsp Vanilla Extract
13ml Boiling water
50ml Whipping Cream
2 Handfuls Ice Cubes
100ml Milk (any kind)
Method:
- Combine Instant Coffee, Sugar, Vanilla Extract and Boiling water to make a paste.
- Stir together the Coffee Paste, Milk and Cream. Add the Ice to the mixture
- Blend the Iced mixture in a blender. Serve!
4. Iced Almond Espresso Shot
Almond Espresso is one of the most Sophisticated combinations. Dark, rich Coffee paired with the smooth, slightly sweet, aroma of Almond is a great way to start your day. This one is seriously easy to make too!
Ingredients:
1-3 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder
¼ Tsp Almond Extract
1 Tsp Sugar
250ml Boiling Water
Milk to taste (any kind)
Handful Ice Cubes
Method:
- Combine Instant Coffee Powder, Sugar and Almond Extract
- Pour in Boiling Water, stirring at all times
- Stir is desired amount of Milk
- Add Ice and Serve!
5. Caramel Coconut Frappuccino
Mornings just got better with this Caramel Coconut Frappuccino. Why pay $5.00+ a Frappe on-the-go when this one is so quick and easy to make!
Ingredients:
1-3 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder
¼ Tsp Coconut Extract
2 Tsp Caramel Sauce
2 Tsp Sugar
50ml Boiling water
50ml Whipping Cream
2 Handfuls Ice
Canned Cream (to decorate)
Caramel sauce (to decorate)
Method:
- Combine Instant Coffee Powder, Coconut Extract, Caramel Sauce and Sugar with the Boiling water to create a Coffee Paste
- Stir in the Whipping Cream – making sure everything is combined
- Add the Mixture along with the Ice to a blender, and blend everything together to create a thick and smooth consistency
- Add a few drops of Milk to thin the mixture or some more ice to thicken the mixture of needed
- Pour Mixture into serving cup, and top with a swirl of the Canned Cream and a drizzle of Caramel Sauce to decorate. Serve!