Classic Iced Coffee: Smooth, Bold, and Ice-Cold. Just Like You

— The Foundation of Every Great Coffee Moment

Classic Iced Coffee is simple, timeless, and endlessly customizable. Made by chilling your favorite brewed coffee and pouring it over ice, this go-to drink delivers that refreshing caffeine kick with clean flavor and no fuss.

It’s not fancy — just cold, bold, and perfect, ready to take on whatever extras you want to throw in.

Ingredients (Serves 1)

• 1 cup freshly brewed coffee (medium to dark roast works best)
• Ice
• Optional: milk, cream, or milk alternative
• Optional: simple syrup, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
• Optional: vanilla extract, cinnamon, or flavored syrups

Instructions

Step 1: Brew Your Coffee Strong

1. Brew 1 cup of coffee using your preferred method (drip, pour-over, French press).
2. Brew it slightly stronger than usual to balance ice dilution.
3. Let it cool slightly or chill it in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.

Step 2: Pour Over Ice

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Pour the cooled coffee over the ice.
3. Stir and enjoy as-is — or build it into your ideal drink.

Step 3: Customize (Optional)

• Add a splash of milk, half-and-half, or dairy-free creamer.
• Sweeten to taste with simple syrup, honey, or flavored syrups.
• Enhance with a dash of vanilla, cinnamon, or a drizzle of caramel.

Flavor Variations

🍯 Vanilla Sweet Cream Iced Coffee

• Add vanilla extract + cream + sweetener for a silky finish

🧂 Salted Maple Iced Coffee

• Stir in maple syrup + a pinch of flaky sea salt

🍫 Mocha Iced Coffee

• Mix cocoa powder or chocolate syrup into hot coffee before chilling

🥥 Coconut Iced Coffee

• Use coconut milk and sweeten with brown sugar or agave

Pro Tips

• Want zero bitterness? Use cold brew instead of hot-brewed coffee
• Chill brewed coffee in the fridge or pour over coffee ice cubes to keep it strong
• For faster prep, brew a batch and store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Use filtered water for better-tasting coffee every time

Final Thoughts

The Classic Iced Coffee is your blank canvas — chill, caffeinated, and totally flexible. Keep it simple or dress it up — either way, it’s the iced coffee you’ll come back to over and over again.

Brew bold. Chill fast. Sip fresh. 🧊☕

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