Seven Homemade Summertime Coffee Drinks Made with Espresso

- Tropical-Themed Iced Shaken Coffee
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Ingredients:
- 2 shots of espresso
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: pineapple wedges, shredded coconut
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Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake well.
- Pour into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with pineapple wedges and shredded coconut.
- Creative Highlight: The combination of coconut milk and pineapple juice creates a tropical flavor, enhanced by the refreshing touch of lime juice.
2. Refreshing Watermelon Mint Iced Coffee
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 1/2 cup watermelon juice
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves
- Honey or agave syrup to taste
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: small watermelon cubes, mint leaves
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Instructions:
- Muddle mint leaves and honey in a glass.
- Add watermelon juice and cold brew coffee, stir well.
- Add ice cubes.
- Garnish with small watermelon cubes and mint leaves.
- Creative Highlight: The refreshing sweetness of watermelon and the coolness of mint blend perfectly with the bitterness of coffee, creating a delightful surprise.
3. Sweet and Salty Caramel Sea Salt Iced Latte
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Ingredients:
- 2 shots of espresso
- 1 cup milk or oat milk
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- A pinch of sea salt
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: caramel sauce, sea salt
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Instructions:
- Pour caramel sauce into the bottom of a glass and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Add ice cubes.
- Pour in milk and espresso.
- Garnish with caramel sauce and sea salt.
- Creative Highlight: The addition of salted caramel and sea salt balances the sweetness of the latte, creating a richer flavor.
4. Vibrant Green Matcha Avocado Iced Coffee
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Ingredients:
- 1 shot of espresso
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 cup milk or almond milk
- Honey or maple syrup to taste
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: matcha powder, avocado slices
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Instructions:
- Blend matcha powder, avocado, and milk until smooth.
- Add ice to a glass.
- Pour in the matcha avocado mixture and espresso.
- Garnish with matcha powder and avocado slices.
- Creative Highlight: The avocado adds a creamy texture to the iced coffee, while the matcha provides a Japanese-inspired flavor.
Tips:
- Adjust sweetness and ice levels to your preference.
- Experiment with different syrups and spices to create your own unique flavors.
- Don't be afraid to mix and match ingredients for surprising results!
5. Sparkling Iced Coffee
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Ingredients:
- 1 shot of espresso
- 1 cup soda water or sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons fruit-flavored syrup (e.g., raspberry, elderflower)
- Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, citrus)
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: fruit skewers, mint leaves
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Instructions:
- Add ice and fruit to a glass.
- Pour in fruit-flavored syrup and espresso.
- Add soda water or sparkling water, stir gently.
- Garnish with fruit skewers and mint leaves.
- Creative Highlight: The bubbles make the iced coffee more refreshing, and the fruit-flavored syrup and fresh fruit add layers of flavor.
6. Coffee Smoothie
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup cold brew or iced coffee
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (e.g., peanut butter, almond butter)
- A pinch of cocoa powder or cinnamon
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: crushed nuts, cocoa powder
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Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into a glass.
- Garnish with crushed nuts and cocoa powder.
- Creative Highlight: The thick texture of the smoothie, combined with the energizing effect of coffee, makes it a perfect afternoon treat.
7. Coffee Ice Cube Drink
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Ingredients:
- Espresso or cold brew coffee
- Milk or plant-based milk
- Flavored syrup (e.g., vanilla, caramel)
- Garnish: chocolate shavings, cinnamon
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Instructions:
- Pour espresso or cold brew coffee into ice cube trays and freeze.
- Place coffee ice cubes in a glass.
- Pour in milk or plant-based milk and flavored syrup.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or cinnamon.
- Creative Highlight: The coffee ice cubes keep the drink cold without diluting it, resulting in a richer flavor.
Advanced Techniques:
- Homemade Flavored Syrups: Simmer fruits, herbs, spices, etc., with sugar and water to create unique flavored syrups.
- Creative Coffee Ice Cubes: In addition to plain coffee ice cubes, freeze milk, coconut milk, matcha, etc., to create various combinations.
- Layering Techniques: Use liquids of different densities to create layered visual effects in iced coffee.
Tips:
- Use high-quality coffee beans for the best results.
- Adjust sweetness and ice levels to your preference.
- Experiment with different ingredient combinations to create your own unique flavors.
- Enjoy the process of making and drinking Iced Coffee.
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