Looking for refreshing cold coffee drinks to enjoy this Summer?
I love to drink coffee all year round, but when the weather heats up, I enjoy experimenting with summer coffee drinks and flavors.
There are so many types of cold coffee – cold brew, a cold coffee shake, flavored iced coffee and so many more!
Here we share 30+ of the best cold coffee drinks you can make at home.
From simple iced coffee to some of the most popular Starbucks iced coffee drinks, you are sure to find some great new coffee recipes to try this Summer in this list.
The Best Cold Coffee Drinks Recipes
The recipes below are divided into 9 sections:
- Cold brew coffee
- Iced coffee
- Starbucks copycat cold coffee drinks
- Flavored iced coffee drinks
- Coffee smoothies
- Coffee shakes
- Healthy cold coffee drinks
- Cold vegan coffee recipes
- Cold coffees with instant coffee
To make the best tasting cold coffee, we recommend using the best coffee beans.
Best Cold Coffee Drinks
We hope you are inspired to try a few new cold coffee recipes and would love to know what your favorite types of cold coffee drinks are in the comments below!
1. Best Cold Coffee Drinks with Cold Brew Coffee
First up, some simple cold brew coffee recipe ideas.
There is nothing like sipping on a tall glass of smooth tasting cold brew coffee over ice on a hot Summer’s day.
In fact cold brew is one our top 4 recommended coffee brewing methods.
Plus it is so easy to make your own cold brew coffee at home!
If you are ready to experiment with cold brew, we share the best coffee beans for cold brew in this article and the best nitro cold brew coffee makers here.
Smooth, mellow coffee brewed cold in a french press. I love this method of making cold brew coffee.
The perfect caffeine fix for Summer! Enjoy black or add ice and milk for a delicious iced coffee drink.
Creamy and delicious this easy homemade Irish cream cold brew recipe is inspired by the seasonal Starbucks Irish cream cold brew coffee drink.
Once you know how to make Irish cream cold brew at home you can enjoy your favorite drink year round!
A quick and easy homemade salted caramel cream cold brew recipe just like Starbucks.
This cold brew coffee drink is flavored with salted caramel syrup and creamy sweet foam.
For something a little different so simple cold brew coffee, this recipe combines cold brew with coconut syrup for a unique tasting cold brew coffee.
2. Best Iced Coffee Drinks
If the idea of having to wait overnight for your coffee is too much, and you want a fast iced coffee recipe, here are some classic summer iced coffee drinks.
Iced coffee is one of the most popular kinds of coffee drinks and these recipes show you how to make homemade iced coffee.
Some need an espresso machine, others a coffee maker or instant coffee to make yummy iced coffee drinks for you to enjoy on a hot day.
This delicious iced sugar cookie latte with homemade sugar cookie syrup is the perfect holiday coffee recipe to make this festive season. Inspired by the Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte, it is a sweet and festive coffee drink you can easily make at home.
If you need to make coffee for a crowd, this recipe is perfect.
Simply brew coffee in your coffee maker, pour into a pitcher and store in the refrigerator until your guests arrive.
Also known as an Affogato, this recipe shows you how to make one of the best summer coffee drinks to serve after dinner (or any time you have a craving for ice cream!).
Stop spending crazy amounts of money on take out coffee and make quick iced coffee at home.
This DIY iced coffee recipe is so simple, anyone can make it! It has some great tips for how to make coffee ice cubes too.
Vietnam is home to a number of unique coffee drinks, and this recipe shows just how many different types of iced coffee there are!
Combining yoghurt, sweetened condensed milk and coffee, it is a delicious sweet iced coffee recipe you have to try!
If you are making iced coffee for a large group, this instant pot recipe makes a large batch of coffee concentrate for you to whip up perfect iced coffee in no time at all.
3. Starbucks Copycat Cold Coffee Drinks
Starbucks iced coffee drinks are incredibly popular, but they aren’t cheap!
So if you want to know how to make Starbucks iced coffee or frappuccinos at home, here are some sweet coffee drinks recipes to get you started.
This icy cold cold brew almond milk coffee with honey is the perfect choice on a hot Summer day (or any season really!) With just three ingredients, this flavored cold brew coffee is super easy to make ahead in bulk and store in the fridge.
A creamy cold foam with aromatic pumpkin spices combined with cold brew coffee, this Copycat Starbucks recipe for delicious pumpkin cream cold brew is the perfect way to enjoy your coffee this Fall.
This rich and creamy peppermint mocha frappe is more dessert than healthy smoothie!
With a decadent blend of coffee, chocolate pudding and mint, this iced mocha frappuccino recipe is a delicious alternative to expensive Starbucks or McDonald's coffee drinks.
An easy copycat Starbucks iced chocolate almondmilk shaken espresso recipe. With chocolate malt powder, espresso and almond milk it is a delicious dairy free iced shaken espresso coffee drink you can make at home in just a few minutes.
This copycat Starbucks chilled coffee drink recipe needs a little more time than the others on our list, but it has a unique taste that makes it worth the wait!
One of the all time favorite Starbucks cold coffee drinks, this recipe shows you how to make the caramel iced coffee Starbucks is famous for.
4. Flavored Iced Coffee Recipes
There are so many flavored coffee drinks, and here we share three iced coffee recipes with great Summer coffee flavors.
This easy iced coffee recipe combines chocolate milk with coffee to make a simple, sweet iced mocha coffee that takes just a few minutes to prepare and enjoy.
This easy iced caramel coffee recipe is a sweet and refreshing layered iced coffee, inspired by the popular Starbucks caramel macchiato.
A strawberry flavored cold foam is the perfect topping for cold coffee. With a sweet and slightly fruity flavor it gives your coffee a lovely refreshing lift and pretty pink color.
5. Coffee Smoothie Recipe Ideas
Coffee smoothie recipes are great for breakfast and afternoon tea in summer.
Not only can you get your coffee fix, there are so many healthy ingredients you can add to the smoothie too.
They can be whipped up quickly and have enough energy to keep you going throughout the day. You can even use left over coffee stored in the freezer or refrigerator.
This easy banana coffee smoothie recipe is the best smoothie recipe for coffee lovers.
With a hint of vanilla and cacao and your choice of milk, this healthy coffee smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.
If you want to start your day with an energy packed smoothie without the dairy, this recipe is a good choice. The recipe uses pre made cold brew for a quick and easy drink.
6. Iced Coffee Shake Recipes
Coffee shakes are always popular in our house.
Combining the caffeine hit with the ice cold milk is a great treat on a hot summer day.
This decadent cold coffee shake recipe is a yummy treat with a twist – a couple of spoons of REESE spread!
This coffee and cream milkshake recipe is quick and easy to make with instant coffee, ice cream and chocolate sauce.
This healthy cold coffee protein shake is a great option for breakfast as it is a mix between a smoothie and a shake.
7. Healthy Cold Coffee Drinks Recipes
Now on to some healthy iced coffee recipe ideas!
If you are trying to reduce your calorie intake and want to enjoy some Summer healthy drinks, here are some healthy tasty recipes.
A step by step guide on how to make proffee. Tiktok brought this protein coffee drink to everyone's attention and here we share an easy coffee and protein recipe you can make at home.
Full of protein, energy and caffeine, this mocha smoothie recipe makes the perfect start to the day.
Gluten free and Paleo friendly, it makes a great alternative for breakfast.
If you want to avoid dairy, but don’t enjoy black coffee, this quick iced coffee recipe uses homemade cashew milk and a shot of espresso over ice.
This vegan iced coffee recipe is packed full of goodness (including some veggies!), plus there are tips on how to make ahead of time.
It is one of the best coffee drinks for breakfast in summer.
8. Cold Vegan Coffee Drinks
These vegan iced coffee recipe ideas are super tasty and worth a try when the temperatures are on the rise!
A unique tasting coffee with coconut yoghurt and white beans, check out this recipe if you are looking for a high energy breakfast shake with a twist.
9. Instant Cold Coffee Recipe Ideas
If you don’t own a coffee maker, here are some iced coffee recipes with instant coffee.
This boba coffee recipe combines bubble tea pearls, milk tea and coffee whipped to perfection. A creamy, fun dalgona coffee recipe for bubble tea lovers.
This recipe is a very easy iced coffee recipe with instant coffee. It is blended with ice to give it a thick creamy texture and it also makes it super cold.
With a touch of maple syrup, this recipe is great for hot Summer days when you don’t want to drink milk. The perfect substitute for iced tea!
Which do you think is the best cold coffee recipe? Let us know in the comments!
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