9 Easy Ways To Step Up Your Iced Coffee Game
By Emily DiNuzzo
Coffee in all its forms rocks. Besides tons of benefits, the taste (and caffeine) are the real reasons we have all become addicts. Hot coffee in the summer seems like a sin when there are so many awesome ways to enjoy iced coffee. Try out these hacks to turn your typical brew into a guilty pleasure.
Make It Boozy
Combining coffee and booze is a genius idea for any day of the week. There are tons of different flavored liqueur’s to tickle your fancy. They’ve got everything from Hazelnut to Caramel vodkas and rums. #spoontip: Whipped Cream Vodka. Click here to find out how the best coffee and booze combos.
Make Your Own Cold Brew
There has been a lot of talk about the new cold brew at Starbucks, but cold brew is not as hard to make as you may think. Save yourself some dough and whip this up yourself for a refreshing caffeine boost - find out how here.
Make Some Fancy Ice Cubes
It’s crazy how something so simple as an ice cube tray can give you so many options. Freeze some chocolate syrup, milk or actual coffee for a great tasting and looking treat. Get the recipe here.
Make It Sweet Without Sugar
Sweetening iced coffee with raw or dry sugar typically leaves you with a layer of un-used sweetener on the bottom of your cup. To avoid this while still sweetening your drink, try using simple syrups. Flavors range from orange to caramel. You’re welcome. Click here for an easy simple syrup recipe.
Make It Nutty
Plain milk is so overrated. Expand your tastebuds with a nutty milk like cashew, almond or coconut. Oh, and major brownie points for their health benefits. If you are feeling super adventurous you can try making some yourself. Learn how to make your own almond milk here.
Make It Spicy
Spices can add lots of depth to your morning coffee. If you’re sick of your daily sugary iced coffee, try adding in ground cinnamon or, if you’re really bold, Mayan cocoa powder to literally spice up your cup of java. Learn about the health benefits of spices here.
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