Frozen Summer Coffee Recipes

Frozen Summer Coffee Recipes

1. Coffee Ice Cubes (Basic + Flavor Twists)

Best with: Any bold roast like Gold Nugget Espresso or Italiano di Paradiso

Ingredients:

  • Fresh brewed coffee (strong)
  • Optional: vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, flavored syrup, or spices

Instructions:

  1. Let brewed coffee cool.
  2. Pour into ice cube trays.
  3. Optional: Add a dash of extract or flavored syrup to each cube.
  4. Freeze overnight. Use in iced coffee to keep it strong and flavorful!

2. Mocha Coffee Frappe

Best with: Cold brew or cooled Gold Nugget Espresso

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cold brew or strong chilled coffee
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1–2 tbsp sweetener (sugar, syrup, etc.)
  • 1–2 handfuls coffee ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth and icy.
  2. Top with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle if desired.

3. Iced Coconut Coffee Slush

Best with: Sawmill Peak or a medium roast with chocolate notes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup strong cold coffee
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Ice or coffee cubes

Instructions:

  1. Combine all in a blender.
  2. Blend until creamy and slushy.
  3. Optional: Top with toasted coconut.

4. Affogato Float (Frozen Twist)

Best with: Gold Nugget Espresso or Italiano di Paradiso

Ingredients:

  • 1–2 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream
  • 1/2 cup chilled espresso or strong cold brew
  • Optional: 1 oz Kahlúa or Irish Cream (21+)
  • Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, cinnamon, espresso beans

Instructions:

  1. Add ice cream to a glass.
  2. Pour coffee over top.
  3. Add liqueur if using, and garnish.

5. Frozen Berry Latte

Best with: Light roasts like White Coyote Blonde

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup cold brew or chilled espresso
  • 1–2 tsp honey or agave

Instructions:

  1. Blend until smooth and frosty.
  2. Pour into a chilled glass.
  3. Optional: Garnish with extra berries or mint.

6. Coffee Granita (No Blender Needed!)

Best with: Any roast — customize to your flavor preference

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups strong brewed coffee
  • 2–3 tbsp sugar (or to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Stir sugar into hot coffee until dissolved.
  2. Pour into shallow dish and freeze.
  3. Every 30 minutes, scrape with fork to create flaky ice.
  4. Serve in chilled glasses with cream or whipped topping.
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