Vegan Classic Iced Coffee

Total time45 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

Coarsely ground coffee brewed strong, cooled, and poured over a generous pile of ice makes this a refreshing, no-fuss classic. The slow room-temperature cooldown keeps the coffee from turning cloudy or watered-down once it hits the ice, so every sip stays bold and clear. A drizzle of simple syrup lets you dial the sweetness to your taste, stirred in right before serving for a smooth, balanced finish. It's endlessly customizable, easy to scale up for a crowd, and comes together with basic equipment you already have on hand. Simple, cold, and satisfying, this is a solid pick for a plant-based morning routine.

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Ingredients

2 servings

4 tbsp coarsely ground coffee
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2 cups water
2 cups ice cubes
¼ cup milk or cream
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
1–2 tbsp simple syrup, to taste (optional)
Omit this
This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.

Instructions

1
Brew the ground coffee with 2 cups of water using a coffee maker or pour-over dripper, using a ratio of about 2 tablespoons of coffee per cup of water, until fully brewed.
2
Pour the hot coffee into a measuring cup or heatproof pitcher and let it cool at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes, until no longer steaming.

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