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It doesn't have to be summer for the iced coffee craving to kick into high gear, but when the temps creep up to triple digits, something chill to start the day seems just about right. Here's a list of some of our very best iced coffee creations, from cold brew to cleverly flavored espresso drinks designed to help keep you cool while delivering that welcome caffeine jolt. All these make an awesome addition to your weekend brunch bash, natch.
Banana Milk Coffee
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"Adding creamy smooth banana milk to your morning cold brew makes it taste rich and delicious," says foodelicious. "Talk about an eye-opening good-for-you breakfast in a cup!"
Cappuccino on Ice
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Combine strong coffee with sweetened condensed milk, half-and-half, and a touch of vanilla extract and serve over ice! "Delicious on hot days," says Kate.
Creamy Ice Coffee
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In this variation, coffee combines with milk, half-and-half, a little sugar and vanilla, plus creme de cacao! Some folks prefer to use chocolate syrup in place of the chocolate liqueur. "I can't make it fast enough!" raves LADYONE.
Iced Caramel Macchiato
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"A perfect balance of coffee, vanilla, milk, and caramel makes a sweet and creamy summer drink," says House of Aqua.
Easy Iced Coffee
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"This is a 'cheaters' iced cappuccino," says Christy. "Very easy to make, and very good!" You'll shake up instant coffee, sugar, and water in a sealable jar. When it's nice and foamy, pour it over ice and fill with milk.
Cold-Brewed Coffee
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"Coffee brewed slowly in cold water is less acidic than hot brewed," explains Cazuela. "You can use this concentrate straight over ice or microwave half a mug of coffee and then add a half cup of boiling water for quick hot coffee. Develop your own ratio of coffee to water for your custom brew."
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
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Strong coffee over ice with sweetened condensed milk is an unbeatable Southeast Asian treat. "We learned this in Vietnam," say Joseph and Joyanna, "and now drink almost all our espresso this way. Serve it on hot summer days or as an evening treat."
Turmeric Iced Coffee Latte
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"This anti-inflammatory iced coffee is spiced with turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon," says Yoly. "It can be sweetened with your choice sweetener or not sweetened and left as a spiced iced coffee. I prefer Silk® Coconut Milk Beverage and I like to sweeten it with stevia."
Chocolate-y Iced Mocha
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Cocoa, almond milk, and chocolate syrup get the day off to a sweet start. "I tried this and fell in love," says yellwdaisy. "The almond milk gives it a smooth taste. And I like the fact you don't have to feel guilty for enjoying such a flavorful drink."
Chocolate Peanut Butter Iced Coffee
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This ingenious recipe starts with coffee ice cubes! You'll blend the coffee ice cubes with soy milk, chocolate syrup, a little peanut butter, some vanilla extract, and no-calorie sweetener until frothy. "This was great," says Tammy. "Just enough coffee, chocolate and peanut butter flavor."
Caramel Coconut Iced Coffee
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"A sweet treat iced cold brew coffee is a flavorful perk-up any time of day," says RainbowJewels.
Mocha Smoothie
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Combine coconut milk, coffee, sugar, hot chocolate mix, and vanilla extract with ice and blend until smooth. "I love it," says Phyllis. "I don't have to pay those high prices anymore, when everything is here at home for one of my favorite drinks."
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