Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe

This refreshing Caramel Iced Coffee is a morning lifesaver as well as being incredibly simple! Layering the caramel syrup at the bottom makes the flavor go sweet and deep, which along with the cold brew coffee adds a smooth, rich caffeine kick to this drink that is so much better than the drive-thru.

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Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe Ingredients

• 2 tbsp caramel syrup (Torani, homemade, or your favorite brand)
• 8 oz cold brew coffee (or strong brewed coffee, chilled)
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2 tbsp half & half (or milk/oat milk)
• Optional: Whipped cream and extra caramel drizzle

How To Make Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe

1. Syrup first: Grab a tall glass. Drizzle the caramel syrup down the inside walls of the glass if you want that Instagram look, or just pour it into the bottom.
2. Add the coffee: Pour in your cold brew or chilled strong coffee. Give it a quick swirl to mix with the caramel at the bottom.
3. Toss in the ice: Fill the glass to the brim with ice cubes. (Ideally, use coffee ice cubes if you have them to prevent dilution!).
4. Add creamer: Pour the half & half (or your preferred milk) over the ice. Watch the beautiful swirl as it mixes with the dark coffee.
5. Stir + taste: Use a straw or long spoon to stir everything together. Taste it—if you need more sweetness, add another drizzle of caramel. Serve immediately!

Recipe Tips!

• Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: Cold brew is steeped in cold water for 12+ hours, resulting in a smoother, less acidic taste that pairs perfectly with caramel. Regular iced coffee is hot coffee poured over ice, which can taste bitter or watery. Use cold brew if you can!
• The Drizzle Trick: To get the caramel to stick to the sides of the glass for photos, put the empty glass in the freezer for 5 minutes first. The cold glass freezes the syrup in place!
• Coffee Ice Cubes: Freeze leftover coffee in an ice tray. Using these instead of water ice cubes ensures your drink never gets watered down as the ice melts.
• Salted Caramel Hack: Add a tiny pinch of sea salt to the caramel syrup at the bottom of the glass. It turns a standard sweet drink into a gourmet “Salted Caramel” experience instantly.

What To Serve With Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe?

This Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe is a liquid treat that pairs with any breakfast item! A warm Cinnamon Roll or a flaky Croissant is the ultimate cafe-style companion. for a healthier start, serve it alongside the Joanna Gaines Banana Muffins (recipe above!) or a bowl of oatmeal. If you are having this as an afternoon pick-me-up, a chocolate chip cookie is the perfect dunking partner.

How To Store Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe

• Prep Ahead: You can mix the coffee and caramel in a pitcher and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just add ice and cream when ready to serve.
• Do Not Store with Ice: Once you add ice, you have to drink it! If you put it back in the fridge, the ice melts and ruins the coffee.

Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 120 kcal
• Fat: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Protein: 1g

Nutrition information is estimated per glass.

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