Learn how to make iced coffee in less than a minute with this instant iced coffee recipe. It is super quick, budget-friendly and easy to make. No brewing needed!
It tastes just like Starbucks iced coffee, if not better! Love coffee? You might want to check my Dalgona coffee recipe.

Instant Iced Coffee
Even though, I have many options for great iced coffee, I prefer to make it at home. Simply because it is quite expensive to buy it every day.
Come one, it takes seriously just 1 minute to make this iced coffee. You usually spend more time ordering and waiting for your order. It is the simplest recipe out there! You will need instant coffee, half & half/ milk, vanilla syrup (or sugar), water and ice cubes.
It is ridiculously easy yet so delicious! Trust me, you will need it for summer. It helps to beat the heat.
How to make iced coffee with instant coffee
This coffee will be ready in an instant because it is made with instant coffee. You can use any brand. Personally I like Nescafe. Keep in mind that you can’t substitute instant coffee with ground coffee beans. The last will not dissolve easily.
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- Measure out the instant coffee. Mix it with water and syrup (sugar) until the coffee granules completely dissolved.
- Fill the glasses with ice cubes. Divide the coffee between the glasses.
- Add half & half (for richer and creamier coffee) or milk. Mix and enjoy!
Fast and so easy!
Ratio coffee to water
Nobody can tell you how much coffee you will need per one cup of water. Tastes differ and it depends on your personal preference. I recommend this ratio: 1 teaspoon of instant coffee per 1 cup of water. However, you might need to add 1 ½ to 2 ½ teaspoon.
How to make Starbucks iced coffee
If you are addicted to iced coffee from Starbucks, you can use this recipe. It will taste just like their coffee. But make sure to use vanilla syrup. If you have Starbucks vanilla sugar-free syrup, use it to get the best results.
Don’t like when coffee is getting watered down because of ice cubes? Freeze extra coffee in an ice tray and use it later!
How to store iced coffee
Store the coffee without ice cubes for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. When making ahead of time, use ice cubes made with coffee. Simply freeze extra coffee in an ice tray and use later. It guarantees great taste!
If you make this cold coffee be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating! I will be happy to hear from you!
PrintHow to make iced coffee
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 2
Description
Learn how to make iced coffee in less than a minute with this instant iced coffee recipe. It is super quick, budget-friendly and easy to make. No brewing needed!
Ingredients
- Instant coffee- 3 teaspoons
- Water- ¾ cup
- Half & half ( or milk)- 1 cup
- Vanilla syrup - 2 teaspoons or to taste
- Ice cubes- 1 cup, plus extra for serving
Instructions
- In a jar combine instant coffee , water and syrup. Stir until coffee is dissolved. Divide between two glasses filled with ice cubes. Add the half & half (or milk) and stir to combine. Adjust the amount of syrup to taste. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 1 min
- Cook Time: 1 min
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 59 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 31 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
Keywords: iced coffee, coffee, drinks
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