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Iced Vanilla Coffee

An easy iced vanilla coffee recipe with simple ingredients delivers a smooth, creamy drink in under five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • Brewed coffee 1 cup, cooled to room temperature or chilled
  • Vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Milk 1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk, 2%, or oat milk
  • Sugar or sweetener 1 to 2 teaspoons, adjust to taste
  • Ice cubes 4 to 6 cubes, depending on preference

Equipment

  • Tall glass or coffee mug
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cup or kitchen scale
  • Small saucepan (optional)

Method
 

  1. Brew one cup of strong coffee using your preferred method.
  2. Let the coffee cool for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature or chill in the freezer for 3 to 5 minutes until cold.
  3. Fill a tall glass with 4 to 6 ice cubes.
  4. Add 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the glass.
  5. Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar or sweetener until dissolved.
  6. Pour the cooled coffee over the ice, sugar, and vanilla slowly.
  7. Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of milk and let it swirl through the coffee.
  8. Stir thoroughly and taste, then adjust sweetness, milk, or vanilla as desired.

Notes

Make coffee ice cubes by freezing cooled brewed coffee overnight to prevent dilution as the ice melts.