Coffee syrups aren't only for hot drinks, either! From an iced latte to cold brews and fruity iced teas, every type of drink gets that pleasant burst of flavor from a little coffee syrup. This guide covers how to use coffee syrups in iced drinks and shares some fun recipes for crafting your refreshing drink.
1. Iced Coffee Creations: Elevate Your Classic Cold Brew
Cold brew coffee is an amazing base to play with, using flavored syrups. It's smooth, bold, and blends perfectly with so many types of syrups.
Flavor Suggestions:
Caramel Coffee, Chocolate Mint, and French Vanilla Coffee syrup add great richness and depth.
Pro Tip:
Stir your favorite syrup into cold brew and top with a splash of milk or cream for a creamy indulgence.
Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Iced Coffee
Ingredients:
- Cold brew coffee
- Peanut Butter Cup syrup
- Almond milk
- Ice
Instructions:
Mix cold brew with Peanut Butter Cup syrup and almond milk over ice for a nutty, chocolatey twist on iced coffee. Stir and drink!
2. Fruity Iced Teas: Refreshing and Flavorful
Sweet or fruity syrups tend to go well with iced tea and will easily put you into a refreshing mood on a hot summer day or if you need a refreshing vibe.
Flavor Suggestions:
Blueberry, Peach, or Premium Raspberry syrups give you an ideal combination in making refreshing iced tea.
Pro Tip:
Brew a strong tea, let it cool, then stir in your syrup of choice for a balanced drink.
Recipe: Peach Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- Brewed black or green tea
- Peach syrup
- Ice
Instructions:
Once the tea has cooled, pour it over ice, and stir in Peach syrup for a fruity and refreshing iced tea perfect for summer afternoons.
Recipe: Dragon Fruit Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- Brewed hibiscus tea
- Dragon Fruit syrup
- Ice
Instructions:
Chill the hibiscus tea, then stir in Dragon Fruit syrup for a bold, exotic flavor. Add ice and enjoy this tropical twist!
3. Iced Lattes: Perfect for a Sweet Summer Treat
Iced lattes are also a favorite at any café, and you can elevate them with flavored coffee syrups into a refreshing drink with sweetness.
Flavor Suggestions:
Cinnamon Dolce Coffee, Lavender, and White Chocolate syrup all add a special twist to iced lattes.
Recipe: Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Ingredients:
- Espresso shot
- Cinnamon Dolce Coffee syrup
- Milk
- Ice
Instructions:
Brew a shot of espresso, add in Cinnamon Dolce Coffee syrup, stir, and pour over ice with milk. Sweet and spiced-perfect for summer!
Recipe: Iced Lavender Latte
Ingredients:
- Espresso shot
- Lavender syrup
- Milk
- Ice
Instructions:
Mix together espresso and Lavender syrup, pour over ice, and add milk for a smooth and aromatic iced latte.
4. Milkshakes and Iced Smoothies with Syrups
Coffee syrups can turn even the most ordinary milkshake or smoothie into a gourmet treat. Dessert-style syrups can bring rich flavors to your milkshake or add that tropical touch to your smoothies.
Recipe: Cookie Butter Coffee Milkshake
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Combine ice cream, milk, and Cookie Butter Coffee syrup. Blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream. Savor with a cookie on the side for an over-the-top treat.
Recipe: Tropical Smoothie
Ingredients:
- Coconut milk
- Pineapple or Mango syrup
- Ice
Instructions:
Blend coconut milk, syrup, and ice together until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your tropical getaway in a glass-a drinkable vacation.
5. Adding Syrups to Non-Coffee Iced Beverages
Don't stop with the coffee drinks! You can add syrups to other non-coffee drinks for a big boost in flavor and fun. Add syrups to sparkling water, iced lemonades, and even cocktails for added flavor.
Flavor Suggestions:
Give your sparkling drinks the sour-sweetness of Green Apple syrup.
Recipe: Green Apple Sparkling Water
Ingredients:
- Sparkling water
- Green Apple syrup
- Lemon slices
- Ice
Instructions:
Combine Green Apple syrup with sparkling water, add lemon slices and ice for a tart, fizzy summer refresher.
Conclusion:
Iced drinks come in perfect form to enjoy the versatility of coffee syrups any time of the year. Be it iced coffee or fruity iced teas, decadent milkshakes, or fizzy drinks-there are infinite ways to create flavor-packed refreshments. Follow these tips and recipes to craft iced beverages that are as creative as they taste delicious.
