5 Cold Coffee Recipes to Try This Summer

When summer’s in full swing and the sun is on a mission to roast everything in sight, cold coffee just feels like a saviour. If you are a coffee lover, we’ve got your back (and your taste buds). Enter the cool, creamy world of coffee with our favorite cold coffee recipes.

Whether you like your caffeine fix sweet, strong, chocolatey, or fancy cafe-style, there’s a cold coffee recipe out there calling your name. 

Cold Coffee Recipe

Here are 5 cold coffee recipes you can make at home that’ll rival any cafe and cost a fraction of the price.

Classic Cold Coffee

Let’s start with the all-time favorite – smooth, sweet, and just the right amount of caffeine to keep you going. Here is the classic cold coffee recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chilled milk
• 1 tbsp instant coffee
• 1–2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• 3–4 ice cubes
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream (optional for extra creaminess)

Method:

Blend everything together until frothy. Pour into a tall glass and serve chilled. Top with a scoop of ice cream for a cafe-style twist.

Why you’ll love it:

It’s simple, comforting, and incredibly satisfying – the kind of cold coffee that never lets you down.

Mocha Cold Coffee

Love coffee and chocolate? This one’s your dream combo. Think of it as a caffeinated milkshake for grown-ups.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold milk
• 1 tbsp coffee
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder or chocolate syrup
• 1–2 tbsp sugar
• Ice cubes
• Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Method:

Blend coffee, milk, cocoa/chocolate syrup, sugar, and ice until creamy. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if you’re feeling extra indulgent.

Why you’ll love it:

It’s dessert and coffee in one – rich, chocolatey, and totally irresistible.

Cafe Style Iced Espresso with Milk

Craving something bold and less sweet? This is the minimalist’s cold coffee – strong, sleek, and oh-so-refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots of espresso (or strong brewed coffee)
• ½ cup chilled milk or plant-based milk
• Ice cubes
• Sweetener or simple syrup (optional)

Method:

Pour espresso over ice, add cold milk, and stir. Sweeten only if needed. For a layered look, pour milk first, then slowly add espresso over a spoon.

Why you’ll love it:

It’s clean, customizable, and tastes like something you’d pay ₹300 for at a fancy cafe.

Caramel Cold Coffee

This one’s for the sweet tooths and caramel enthusiasts – a smooth, creamy drink with a buttery kick.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp instant coffee
• 1–2 tbsp caramel syrup (store-bought or homemade)
• Ice cubes
• Whipped cream & extra caramel for topping

Method:

Blend coffee, milk, caramel, and ice until smooth. Pour into a glass, top with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.

Why you’ll love it:

It’s the ultimate treat-yourself drink, perfect for lazy Sunday afternoons or when you’re missing your favorite café.

Vegan Banana Cold Brew Smoothie

A little unconventional, but trust us – this one’s energizing, healthy-ish, and super tasty.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup cold brew coffee or strong chilled black coffee
• 1 frozen banana
• ½ cup almond or oat milk
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
• Ice cubes

Method:

Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder.

Why you’ll love it:

It’s dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and gives you that caffeine + nutrition combo. Breakfast and coffee in one glass!

Cold Coffee Essentials Now Available At Milkbasket

Whether you’re team classic or love experimenting with flavors, cold coffee is the ultimate summer hero. These recipes are quick to make, budget-friendly as you can get all your essentials from Milkbasket, your online grocery delivery app, and easy to customize based on your mood (or fridge situation).

So skip the cafe line, grab your blender, and get sipping. Your perfect coffee moment is just a few ice cubes away.