Brewed to Chill: Homemade Summer Coffees You'll Love

Cool recipes, bold flavors — easy summer coffee ideas you can make at home.

Summer’s here, and while the sun turns up the heat, we’re cooling down with our favorite ritual — coffee. But not just any coffee. We’re talking about chilled, creamy, refreshing blends that bring the café vibe straight to your kitchen. Whether you're working from home or lounging in the shade, these easy summer coffee recipes are here to keep you cool and caffeinated.

As the weather turns up the heat and starts to wear us down inside and out, our coffees are cooling down in return.

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Iced espresso with ice cream

We’ve gotten used to sipping icy cold coffee outdoors—but isn’t it our right to enjoy those same chilly sips at home too? That’s exactly why I’ve put together some easy and delicious homemade cold coffee recipes for you.

What you’ll need:

• 1 shot of espresso

• 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream

• Chocolate sauce or crushed chocolate (for garnish)

  
  

How to make it:

Brew a fresh, aromatic shot of espresso. Scoop a generous serving of vanilla ice cream into your cup first, then pour the hot espresso right over it. Garnish with a drizzle of chocolate sauce or sprinkle with crushed chocolate—your choice.Serve immediately and stir gently as you enjoy.

Oreo iced coffee

What you’ll need:

• Oreo cookies

• Cold milk

• Iced coffee

How to make it

Break the Oreos into 2–3 pieces and place them into ice cube trays.Pour cold milk over them and pop them into the freezer.After 2–3 hours, when your Oreo milk cubes are frozen solid, drop them into a glass and top with cold coffee. Sip and enjoy the chill of summer with every creamy, cookie-filled sip.

Coffee smoothie

What you’ll need

• 1 shot of brewed espresso

• 1 medium banana

• 1 cup of milk

• Optional: chia seeds

• Plenty of ice

How to make it

Once your espresso is brewed, toss all ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth.Want it to keep you full longer? Add a spoonful of chia seeds.Prefer a stronger coffee flavor? Use only half a cup of milk instead of a full one.Blend, pour, and enjoy your smoothie with a caffeine kick.

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