Have you ever wondered how the rest of the world enjoys their iced coffee? Here, we journey across continents to bring you some of the most refreshing iced coffee recipes. Let’s get started!
Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà Phê Đá)
- 2 tablespoons of ground Vietnamese coffee
- 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup of boiling water
- Ice cubes
Drip the coffee into a cup that already contains the condensed milk. Stir and pour over ice.
Greek Frappé
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Cold water
- Ice cubes
- Evaporated milk (optional)
Shake coffee, sugar, and a bit of water until frothy, then pour over ice, and fill the glass with water. Add milk if desired.
Italian Shakerato
- 1 shot of espresso
- Ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Shake espresso and sugar vigorously in a shaker with ice, then strain into a glass.
Brazilian Iced Coffee Cocktail
- 1 shot of espresso
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- 1 shot of cachaça
- Ice cubes
Shake ingredients together and strain into a glass.
Mexican Iced Coffee
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- Ice cubes
Mix coffee, sugar, chocolate syrup, and cinnamon until sugar dissolves. Stir in milk, pour over ice, and enjoy!
Thai Iced Coffee (Oliang)
- 4 tablespoons Thai coffee
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Ice cubes
Brew the coffee, add sugar, and let it cool. Pour over ice and top with heavy cream.
Japanese Iced Coffee (Iced Pour Over)
- 1/3 cup freshly ground coffee
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
Add ground coffee to the pour-over dripper. Put ice in the carafe, then pour the water over the coffee grounds.
Korean Iced Coffee (Dalgona Coffee)
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup of milk
- Ice cubes
Whisk coffee, sugar, and hot water until it becomes frothy. Pour milk into a glass filled with ice and top with the frothy coffee mix.
Conclusion
These iced coffee recipes from around the world provide a refreshing perspective on this popular beverage. From the strong Vietnamese Cà Phê Đá to the whipped Dalgona coffee from Korea, each recipe offers a unique taste of its culture. We hope you enjoy exploring these global iced coffee traditions!
