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This iced caramel coffee recipe makes a delicious drink you can enjoy in less than 5 minutes! With simple ingredients like strong brewed coffee or cold brew, caramel syrup, caramel sauce, and half & half, this recipe will quickly become your morning staple.
Since you are here, check out some of my other iced coffee favorites: vanilla sweet cream cold brew, this chocolate cream cold brew, chick-fil-a iced mocha cream cold brew, this Starbucks iced caramel macchiato as well as the Mcdonald’s caramel iced coffee!
This is hands down the best iced caramel coffee. Starbucks who?? When you have a gem like Chahinez making these recipes 10000x better 😏
The best homemade iced caramel coffee
Making your own iced coffee at home is simple, relaxing, and way more affordable than your local coffee shop. With just a few ingredients, you’ll have a creamy, refreshing caramel iced coffee that tastes amazing every time!
Why you need to make this recipe!
- Budget Friendly: Skip the coffee shop prices and make your favorite drink at home.
- Customizable: Adjust the sweetness, milk you use, or ice to really fit your preference.
- Quick & Convenient: Ready in under 5 minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
- Delicious: Creamy, sweet, and perfect for your morning pick-me-up.
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I love Starting my mornings with this iced caramel coffee, it’s cozy, sweet, and SUPER easy to make at home. Some mornings, I make a double batch and keep a mason jar in the fridge for I can grab a glass later without having to head to a coffee shop for my coffee fix.
I like to get creative too, drizzle extra caramel on top, add whipped cream, or sprinkle a little cinnamon for an extra fun and festive touch. My favorite hack is to use coffee ice cubes to keep my drink from getting watered down while I sip on it.
Table of Contents
- The best homemade iced caramel coffee
- Why you need to make this recipe!
- Ingredients for this iced caramel coffee drink.
- How to make the best iced caramel coffee?
- Pro Tips Section
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- How to make easy homemade iced caramel coffee recipe Recipe
- If you enjoyed this caramel iced coffee recipe make sure to pin it for later!
Ingredients for this iced caramel coffee drink.
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this caramel iced coffee recipe, Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Strongly brewed coffee or cold brew coffee– I used my French press to make my hot brewed coffee the night before and chilled it in the fridge. You can also use instant coffee which I explained in detail in the FAQ.
- Caramel sauce– You can use your own caramel sauce or get store-bought bottles. This is optional and will be used to drizzled inside the cup.
- Caramel syrup– This is pretty much the simple syrup that will sweeten our coffee and give it that delicious
- Half and half– You could also use your milk of choice, like soy milk, cashew milk, almond milk, coconut milk, a splash of heavy cream, whole milk, or even oat milk.
- Ice– I use regular ice cubes, but you can also use coffee ice cubes to keep the coffee from being diluted.
How to make the best iced caramel coffee?
This is how you can make this iced coffee recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Drizzle the caramel sauce in the tall glass, then add the ice cubes.
- Add the caramel syrup and the cooled-down coffee.
- Top with a splash of half and half or milk of your choice and enjoy!
If you enjoy whipped cream, you can also add a little whipped cream on top of your drink and caramel swirls on top to make it look super Instagram-worthy.
Pro Tips Section
- Coffee ice cubes prevent dilution.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the caramel flavor.
- Cold brew coffee is less acidic and smoother than hot brewed coffee.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less caramel syrup.
- Milk variations, think oat milk, almond milk, cashew. milk, or even coconut milk. They work great for creamy vegan alternatives.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
Is this considered an iced caramel latte?
Technically, no. A latte has espresso and milk. This recipe uses strong-brewed coffee or cold brew, so it’s classified as iced coffee. Pour over ice, and it’s ready to go!
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Mix the coffee and caramel syrup in advance and store them in the fridge. Pour over ice just before serving.
What is I don’t have cooled coffee or cold brew?
Use instant coffee. Dissolve 1 tbsp instant coffee in about 1/4 cup hot water, then fill the rest of your glass with cold water and ice. Add caramel syrup, and half & half as usual.
How do I store this iced coffee?
Yes. Store any leftover coffee mixture in an airtight container in the fridge (make sure to remove any leftover ice in order not to dilute it). Add fresh ice when serving.
Which coffee is best for iced coffee?
Cold brew is ideal for a smooth flavor. Strong brewed coffee that’s cooled also works perfectly.
Can I make it sugar-free or lower calorie?
Yes! Use sugar-free caramel syrup and almond milk or nonfat milk.
How to make easy homemade iced caramel coffee recipe
Ingredients
- caramel sauce To drizzle around the glass, optional
- 1 oz caramel syrup to taste, about 1 & 1/2 – 2 tablespoons
- 8 oz cooled down coffee or cold brew
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1/4 cup half and half can alternatively use heavy cream or even whole milk
Instructions
- Drizzle some caramel sauce in your tall glass.caramel sauce
- Add in the ice then the caramel syrup, and the cooled-down coffee or cold brew.1 oz caramel syrup, 1/2 cup ice, 8 oz cooled down coffee
- Pour in the half and half, stir and enjoy!1/4 cup half and half
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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most all coffee creations say to use strong coffee. why is that? I’m not really a coffee drinker but I love coffee creations. how do I make them a lot less bitter?
I would recommend using light roast then!
Great recipe!!! Wouldn’t change a thing
Thank you Joel!
Divine!
Thank you Cindy!
Absolutely delish!
Thank you Sarah!
This is hands down the best iced caramel coffee. Starbucks who, when you have a gem like Chahinez making these recipes 10000x better 😏
OMG thank you so much! You’re too kind ☺️