9x iced espresso coffee [recipes for summer]

There are countless recipes for various iced coffees. Today we show you how to prepare the most delicious iced coffee drinks that are trending.

Preparing espresso for iced drinks

While it may seem like the quality of the espresso itself doesn't matter in an iced coffee drink where there are a lot of other ingredients, the opposite is true. A well prepared espresso is guaranteed to make the drink you're making much more intense and tasty.

A quality espresso is guaranteed by a reliable espresso machine. Whether you choose a traditional lever espresso machine or a portable and portable Flair espresso machine that puts espresso preparation firmly in your hands, you will never go wrong.

Are there any special procedures for making espresso into an iced drink?

Be sure to try making espresso directly on ice. That "shock" cooling of the coffee just as it hits the ice cup from the machine will help to preserve the flavors. Normally, cooling or evaporation would cause the coffee to lose both aroma and flavour. Plus, with espresso, it's within seconds! By cooling instantly, you'll help maintain the fruity, sweet profile of your espresso. Yum!

Top espresso iced coffee recipes

There are countless recipes everywhere for how to make a classic iced latte or cappuccino. Today, we're going to show you 9 of the more interesting variations of these classics, as well as the complete new ones that are trending in 2023. They all have a common denominator, and that' sperfectly prepared espresso.

Ginger Cherry Espresso

For the preparation you will need:

espresso
20 ml cherry brandy ????
Ginger tonic (Ginger Ale)
ice

Prepare a tall glass and fill it to the brim with ice. First pour 20 ml of cherry brandy on top, followed by the ginger tonic. Pour the espresso all the way into the glass and over the ice cubes. Take care to keep the espresso separate from the rest of the drink, creating a layering that is visually very effective.

Coffee Piña Colada

Yes you see correctly, it's a Piña Colada with espresso added to it. While this combination may seem strange to you, believe me, the combination of coffee, pineapple and coconut is really great and you will love this drink.

For a Coffee Piña Colada you will need:

100 ml of pineapple juice
100 ml coconut milk
espresso
ice

Fill a shaker with ice, add the coconut milk and pineapple juice. Add the espresso and shake well. If you want to spice up your drink, you can add one shot of rum. Strain the drink through a strainer into a tall glass and serve.

Iced pistachio latte

This iced pistachio latte is a well-known and popular summer drink at Starbucks chains. But it's really easy to make, so come learn how to make it so you can enjoy this summer treat every day.

Ingredients to make an iced pistachio latte:

espresso
100 ml milk
30 ml pistachio butter
ice

Fill a glass with ice and gradually add the syrup, milk and espresso. Stir well and serve. For example, add chopped pistachio pieces for garnish.

Salted Caramel Affogato

If you're a lover of salted caramel, this affogato is the right choice for you.

For the preparation you will need:

1-2 scoops of salted caramel flavored ice cream
espresso
apinch of sea salt and chopped nuts for garnish

Place the ice cream in a medium sized glass. Carefully pour the espresso over the ice cream. Sprinkle with nuts and a pinch of salt for garnish and serve.

Breakfast in Sicily: coffee granita

The Granita is a typical Sicilian coffee drink that the locals use to refresh themselves on hot days. It is most often enjoyed with sweet brioche and whipped cream. There are also many variations in which to enjoy Granita. We love the coffee version. How else would you like it, right?

To prepare it you will need:

1:1:1 espresso/water/sugar (e.g. 60ml/60ml/60g)
whipped cream for garnish

You take all three basic ingredients and throw them into a blender. Pour the mixture ideally onto a smaller baking tray, or another container suitable for your freezer. For the first hour or two, the mixture will try to freeze. Once ice has formed (from the edges at first), stir it with a fork. Again in an hour, and again in another hour. Now the granita should be ready, in the form of a crystal coffee sorbet. Serve in glasses, with whipped cream on top if you like. If you serve it like in Sicily, for breakfast, have a sweet brioche with it. You won't regret it!

Iced Charcoal Black Latte

Did you know that activated charcoal has a high absorption capacity and can bind toxins in the body? And did you know that you can use it to make a unique Iced Black Latte? In case you didn't know, here's a recipe for a healthy iced coffee with black charcoal.

To prepare Iced Charcoal Black Latte you will need:

1 teaspoon of food grade activated charcoal
1 cup of milk
1-2 teaspoons of honey
espresso
ice
blender

Blend the milk, honey and activated charcoal thoroughly. Put ice in a larger glass add frothy sweetened black milk. Finally, just add espresso and the unconventional detox iced coffee is ready to drink.

Thai Spiced-Iced Coffee

For the preparation you will need:

coconut milk (real coconut milk in a can)
espresso
Spices = cinnamon, nutmeg (or other spices like cardamom, allspice, ginger)
ice

Pour the spiced espresso into a glass with ice and add the coconut milk. Dust with nutmeg on the surface.

Iced Moccacino

To make Iced Moccacino you will need:

espresso
60 ml milk
1 tablespoon of good cocoa + for garnish
ice
whipped cream

Stir the cocoa into the espresso. Fill a larger glass about halfway with ice. Froth your cold milk with a hand frother. Pour the prepared cocoa espresso into the glass with ice, froth the milk and garnish with cocoa dusted whipped cream.

Iced Oleato™ from Starbucks: recipe

To prepare, you will need:

espresso
extra virgin olive oil
oat "milk"
ice

Pour the oat milk with a teaspoon of oil over the ice in a shaker. Shake well. Put the ice in the glass, pour the coffee and add the oat drink with olive oil. You can serve like this or sweeten with honey or caramel syrup.