Homemade Frozen Coffee Drink
Strong coffee, ice, and milk blended into something better than the $7 version, in about five minutes for about $1.50.
Servings: 1
Calories: 211kcal
Cost: $1-$2
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups strong brewed coffee chilled
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/4 cups ice use coffee ice cubes for an extra-strong coffee flavor
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar simple syrup, or sweetened condensed milk (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of salt optional, brings out the coffee flavor
- Whipped cream and garnish for serving
Instructions
- Add chilled coffee, milk, ice, sweetener, and any optional flavor add-ins to a blender.
- Blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds, until smooth, thick, and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength as needed.
- Pour into a tall glass, top with whipped cream, and add your favorite garnish.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Coffee ice cubes beat regular ones here. Regular ice waters the drink down toward the bottom of the glass; coffee ice cubes just make it stronger as they melt.
Sweetness is easier to add than take away. Start with 2 tablespoons and taste before reaching for more. Ice dulls sweetness, so what tastes right in the blender will taste right in the glass.
For dairy-free, swap in oat milk or full-fat coconut milk. Almond milk works too, but the drink comes out thinner.
Leftover base freezes fine. Pour it into an airtight container, and when you're ready for it, thaw slightly and re-blend with a splash of milk to bring the texture back.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 423mg | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 0.04mg
