Summer calls for refreshing coffee that’s as cool as it is invigorating. A chilled iced coffee or a smooth cold brew is the perfect pick-me-up on hot days, offering all the rich, bold flavor of your favorite coffee while keeping you refreshed. Whether it’s paired with a splash of cream, a hint of sweetness, or enjoyed black, it’s the ideal way to stay cool and energized all season long. Here are four recipes we think you’ll love for sunny day and relaxed vibes.
Protein Coffee
Kickstart your day by meeting your protein goals while getting a caffeine boost with Koia plant-based protein shakes and Nescafé Ice Roast Instant Coffee. This will be your new summer favorite. It’s delicious, energizing, packed with goodness, and shaken not stirred!
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- Koia Plant-Based Protein Shake
- Nescafé Ice Roast Instant Coffee
Directions
Grab your favorite flavor of Koia protein shake and take a drink to make room for the instant coffee. Add 1 to 3 tsp. of instant coffee, screw the lid back on and shake well for 30 seconds. Enjoy!
Iced Mexican Mocha
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Mexican spiced chocolate bars are the secret to this delicious, iced coffee. These bars bring a rich, velvety sweetness, perfectly balanced with the warmth of cinnamon. . Whether you’re lounging on a summer afternoon or need an energizing treat, this spiced chocolate infusion is sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 1 Mexican chocolate bar (Ibarra or Abuelita)
- 1 1/2 cups filtered water
- 2 tbs. sugar
- Oat milk or half and half
- Ice
- Cold brew or iced coffee
Directions
Prepare the Mexican mocha sauce by adding water, Mexican chocolate bar, and sugar to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir the chocolate and sugar until it’s fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to simmer until it reduces slightly. Fully cool the sauce before next step.
Fill a tall glass with ice, desired amount of cold brew coffee, Mexican mocha sauce, and milk. Stir to combine.
Blueberry Iced Coffee
Hot summer days call for cool coffee moments. Whether you’re soaking up the sun or looking for a refreshing break, an iced coffee is your go-to for staying chill and energized. This smooth, bold, and perfectly cold, blend of coffee, blueberries and lemon make summer just a little sweeter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Stater Bros. Frozen Blueberries
- 1 cup Stater Bros. Granulated Sugar
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 1 cup Water
- Milk of Choice
- Don Francisco’s Blueberry Single Serve Coffee Pod
Directions
Add blueberries, sugar, water and lemon juice to a pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
Strain using a fine mesh strainer, gently pressing the berries to remove as much syrup as possible.
Allow syrup to cool.
To make an iced coffee, pour desired amount of syrup into a glass with ice. Pour in brewed Don Francisco’s Blueberry coffee and a splash of milk. Stir and enjoy!
Mint Mojito Iced Coffee
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This might sound like an unexpected combo, but trust us, it works! The cool, refreshing mint pairs beautifully with iced coffee and cream, creating a flavor profile that’s reminiscent of a chocolate mint. It’s a unique twist that’s both invigorating and smooth. Once you try it, we’re pretty sure you won’t want to go back to regular iced coffee!
Ingredients
- Fresh mint
- Simple syrup
- Oat milk or half and half
- Ice
- Cold brewed or iced coffee
Directions
In a tall glass, add a few mint leaves and desired amount of simple syrup. Muddle carefully to allow the mint’s flavors and oils to be expressed. Fill the glass with ice, pour in iced coffee or cold brew, and top with desired amount of milk. Stir to combine and garnish with a mint sprig.
