Rabat – Iced coffee has become a summer staple, with social media inspiring new ways to enjoy the classic drink. Shaken espresso, whipped coffee, and cold foam have all found their place among the internet’s favorite coffee trends.
These drinks bring different flavors and textures to the table, whether you prefer something creamy, sweet, frothy, or refreshing.
If you’re looking to switch up your usual coffee routine, these four viral iced coffees are simple to make at home.
Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
One of the internet’s favorite coffee trends, the shaken espresso combines strong coffee, brown sugar and cinnamon with plenty of ice before being finished with creamy oat milk.
You’ll need:
- 2 shots of espresso
- 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Ice
- Oat milk
How to make it:
Add the espresso, brown sugar and cinnamon to a shaker or sealed jar. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. Pour everything into a glass filled with fresh ice and top with oat milk.
Dalgona Iced Coffee
Dalgona coffee became a social media sensation for its signature whipped coffee topping.
The fluffy mixture sits over cold milk and ice, creating a dessert-like iced coffee with minimal ingredients.
You’ll need:
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- Cold milk
- Ice
How to make it:
Whisk the instant coffee, sugar and hot water until thick and fluffy. Fill a glass with ice and cold milk, then spoon the whipped coffee over the top. Add a dusting of cocoa powder if you want to make it extra indulgent.
Espresso Tonic
If creamy coffee isn’t your thing, espresso tonic is the refreshing alternative.
The combination of sparkling tonic water and espresso creates a slightly bitter, citrusy drink with an effortlessly photogenic layered effect.
You’ll need:
- 1-2 shots of espresso
- 150 ml tonic water
- Ice
- Orange or lemon slice, optional
How to make it:
Fill a glass with ice and pour in the tonic water. Slowly add the espresso over the top so the layers remain visible. Finish with a slice of orange or lemon.
Cold Foam Iced Coffee
Cold foam is one of the easiest ways to make homemade iced coffee look, and taste, like a cafe order.
The basic version combines cold coffee with a thick, airy layer of sweet foam.
You’ll need:
- Cold brew or chilled coffee
- Ice
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
How to make it:
Pour your cold brew over ice. Froth the heavy cream, milk and vanilla syrup until thick and airy, then spoon it over the coffee. Finish with cinnamon, cocoa powder or your favorite syrup.
