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This mint mojito iced coffee recipe is the ultimate summer refreshment! Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it also uses real ingredients like fresh mint leaves and cold brew coffee to create a fantastic Philz Coffee Mint Mojito dupe. The best part? You’ll save money and won’t need to travel to California to enjoy your favorite coffee! (Working with a bottle of concentrate? My guide on how to use cold brew concentrate has the ratios.)
Quick Look: Mint Mojito Iced Coffee
- ☕ What it is: A homemade copycat of the Philz Coffee Mint Mojito iced coffee.
- ⭐ Why it works: Muddling fresh mint, stems and all, into brown sugar makes a quick minty syrup.
- 💛 Why you’ll love it: Single-serve, ready in about five minutes, and no trip to Philz needed.
- ⚠️ What to watch for: Muddle gently so the mint is bruised and fragrant, not shredded.
- ❄️ Make ahead: Make the minty syrup the night before and keep it in the fridge.
- 🎯 How close to the original: Fresh mint, cold brew, and a splash of heavy cream, just like Philz.
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My First Encounter with Mint Mojito Iced Coffee
The first time I tried this drink, I knew I had to recreate it. But life got in the way, and now, eight years later, I finally decided to stop procrastinating. It took me just five minutes to throw it together, and now it’s my newest hyperfixation! Shoutout to ADHD for finally making this mint mojito coffee drink happen.
Instead of making a large batch of fresh mint syrup, I crafted just enough for a single serving. This way, I can enjoy it fresh whenever the craving strikes. If you would rather keep a bottle in the fridge for the week, my homemade coffee syrup recipes are made for exactly that.
Why This Recipe Works
If you’re someone who thinks mint and coffee don’t mix, this recipe will change your mind. It’s delicious, invigorating, and embodies all the summer vibes, even if you’re making it in the midst of the 39F January weather. Here are some reasons you’ll adore it:
- Refreshing Flavors: The fresh mint adds a unique twist to your typical iced coffee.
- Easy to Make: This recipe comes together in just minutes and will satisfy any coffee lover in your life. Plus it is made with super simple ingredients.
- Customizable: Adjust sweetness and mintiness to your liking. Because we are using fresh mint and not mint extract, it’s a lot easier to balance out that mint flavor to fit your own liking! And on days you want something sweeter and less minty, my viral iced caramel coffee recipe is the one I reach for.
- Single-Serve Friendly: No need to make a big batch of syrup, just enough for one perfect drink. Now, don’t get me wrong, if you want to impress a crowd or host a home cafe, make a large batch of this syrup and become your own barista at home!
Key Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this Philz Coffee mint mojito recipe. Be sure to check the recipe card below for precise measurements:
- Fresh Mint Sprigs: The star ingredient that gives this drink its refreshing flavor.
- Brown Sugar: We are using 1 tablespoon of brown sugar for this drink, but feel free to adjust to your taste preferences. It is the same cozy sweetener behind my brown sugar iced coffee recipe.
- Cold Brew Coffee: Use your favorite brand or homemade cold brew.
- Ice Cubes: To keep your coffee perfectly chilled.
- Heavy Cream: Add a splash for creaminess. I used a little bit of heavy cream because that’s what Philz uses, but you can also use whole milk or even half and half. For a sweeter, extra creamy cup, swap it for my homemade Italian sweet cream.
How to Make Mint Mojito Iced Coffee
- Add the mint and sugar. Drop the fresh mint sprigs (stems and all, that’s where so much of the flavor hides) and the brown sugar into a cocktail shaker or a mason jar.
- Muddle. Gently crush the mint into the sugar with a cocktail muddler or the back of a spoon to release all those mint oils. You want the leaves bruised and fragrant, not shredded.
- Add the hot water. Pour in the hot water and stir until the brown sugar dissolves into a quick minty syrup.
- Pour in the cold brew. Top the minty syrup with your favorite cold brew (or strongly brewed coffee that has cooled down).
- Add the cream. Pour in a splash of heavy cream, or whole milk or half and half if that’s what you have.
- Shake it up. Close your cocktail shaker or jar tightly and shake until the coffee looks creamy and a little frothy.
- Pour over ice. Pour it into a large glass full of ice. Strain it if you don’t want the little mint leaves in your drink (I like them in there!).
- Garnish and enjoy. Decorate with a fresh mint sprig and enjoy your first sip on a hot summer day (or, if you’re like me, in the middle of January)!
Expert Tips
- Use high-quality coffee. This is a coffee drink at the end of the day, so use a cold brew you love. I like La Colombe and Stok!
- Use fresh mint. Bright, fresh mint gives the best flavor, and keep the stems since that’s where a lot of the flavor hides.
- Muddle gently. You want to bruise the mint to release its oils, not shred it into tiny bits.
- Adjust the sweetness. Use your go-to sweetener, like maple syrup, honey, or a sugar-free sweetener. A spoonful of my homemade brown sugar syrup works great here too.
- Shake it with the cream. Shaking in a sealed jar or cocktail shaker makes it creamy and a little frothy, just like the coffee shop version.
- Garnish with fresh mint. It brings those coffee shop vibes home! Want to go all out? Top it with a little salted cream cold foam.
Mint Mojito Iced Coffee FAQs
While it is best to enjoy this mint mojito iced coffee fresh, you can always make the minty, sweet brown sugar syrup ahead of time and store it in an airtight jar in the fridge for the next day. That way, you can top it with your coffee and cream, and you are ready to go!
A standard 8-ounce cup of cold brew coffee can contain anywhere from 100 to 200 milligrams (mg) of caffeine, and this mint mojito iced coffee uses about one cup. But those amounts vary, and here is why: the longer the coffee grounds are steeped, the more caffeine is extracted; different types of coffee beans have varying caffeine content; and darker roasts generally have slightly less caffeine than lighter roasts. Keep in mind this is just an estimate. The actual caffeine content can vary significantly depending on the specific brand and brewing method you decide to go with.
Yes! I think that cream works best for the perfect balance of mint, coffee, and creaminess in this mint mojito iced coffee, so the next best option would be extra creamy oat milk (the same one I love in my brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso) or coconut milk. Of course, any other dairy-free milk would work here, but it might taste slightly different.
Cold brew works best for mint mojito iced coffee because of its smooth, less acidic taste. It is the same base I use for my cold brew mocha.
Of course! Use a keto-friendly, low-calorie sweetener in place of the brown sugar in this mint mojito iced coffee, and you’ll be ready to go. Some of my favorites are stevia or monk fruit sweeteners.
More Iced Coffee Recipes to Try
If you shook up this mint mojito iced coffee, I want to hear about it! Leave a ⭐ star rating and a comment below, and tell me if it beat your Philz run. Cheers!!
Mint Mojito Iced Coffee (Philz Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee or cooled-down strongly brewed coffee
- 3-5 fresh mint springs with leaves Keep the stems, the stem has the most flavor
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar adjust to taste
- Ice cubes
- 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream optional
- extra mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a glass or shaker, add the fresh mint leaves, and sugar. Gently muddle (crush) the mint with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release its oils and flavors. Add in the hot water and mix again to help dissolve the sugar.3-5 fresh mint springs with leaves, 2 tablespoons hot water, 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar
- Add the cooled brewed coffee and lime juice to the glass or shaker with the mint mixture. Stir or shake to combine. Add in the heavy cream, and shake to make it more frothy.1 cup cold brew coffee, 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
- Fill a separate glass with ice cubes, then pour the minty coffee mixture over the ice.Ice cubes
- Garnish with a sprig of mint. Stir and enjoy your refreshing Mint Mojito Iced Coffee!extra mint for garnish
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The trick for me is keeping the mint stems in and giving everything a good gentle muddle rather than completely pulverizing the leaves. The stems really do add a lot of mint flavor, and the hot water helps dissolve the brown sugar so you don’t end up with sugar sitting at the bottom.