Entering the world of adulthood brings up many firsts: first time living on your own, first time managing your own finances, and for many of us, the first time cooking for ourselves. We are excited to bring easy and delicious recipes that are perfect for first time cookers. This week we want to encourage you to save some time and money by skipping your daily coffee run and making your favorite beverage at home. Read on for three ways to make iced coffee. Spoiler alert–they are all easy and delicious!
The 50-50
Fill cup with ice to the top
Brew coffee and pour halfway into the cup
Stir
Add a ½ cup of milk – filling in the rest of the cup
Add 2 tablespoons of creamer*
Stir
Add 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional)*
*add cream and sugar as desired
Very Mocha
Fill cup with ice to the top
Brew coffee and pour ¾ into the cup
Stir
Add a ¼ cup milk – filling in the rest of the cup
Stir
Add 1 tablespoon of creamer*
Add 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
Stir until well mixed and there is no more chocolate syrup on the spoon
Top off with whipped cream and a drizzle of syrup (optional)
*add cream as desired
Frozen Iced Coffee
In a blender:
Fill ½ cup with coffee ice cream and 5-6 large ice cubes
Blend
Add a ½ cup of milk and ¼ brewed coffee
Blend until smooth
**For a thicker texture, add more ice cream and ice cubes