Iced Coffee Recipe Without Milk

This homemade iced coffee recipe without milk is quick and simple to make. All it takes is brewing double strength coffee, ice, dairy free milk and a syrup. You’ll be sipping iced coffee with your favourite milk alternative in no time.

Recipes for iced coffee like this one, can easily be switched up by using espresso or cold brew instead of brewed coffee.

Ingredients for Iced Coffee Recipe without Milk

• Chilled Coffee: We will cover how to brew your coffee at double strength to make sure the iced coffee is up to par.
• Sweetener: Maple Syrup or simple vanilla syrup are my favourites. You can also dissolve sugar in a bit of hot water to mix in.
• Dairy Free Milk: Almond milk and oatmilk both taste great with iced coffee.
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What Is Iced Coffee?

Iced coffee is made with strongly brewed coffee that is chilled and then poured over ice. It’s often made with vanilla syrup and some cream or milk.

I like to use oatmilk and maple syrup to make it a sugar and dairy free iced coffee.

What Type of Coffee Should I use?

I normally have a medium roast Arabica bean on hand and I love it as an iced coffee. It all depends on what type of coffee you prefer. Most iced coffees are made using a strong coffee bean.

I recommend a medium or dark roast for this iced coffee recipe. However, if you prefer a lighter taste go ahead and use that. Coffee is really all about preference.

You can use pre-ground or whole bean coffee and grind it yourself. I grind all my beans at home because they are the most fresh that way.

How to Sweeten dairy Free Iced Coffee

When making an iced drink it’s always important to use a syrup. Sugar will not dissolve nicely into the iced coffee and will result in a grainy texture.

Syrups: I like to use maple syrup or you can buy any kind of coffee syrup like Torani. I also like to make my own vanilla simple syrup or toasted vanilla syrup.

Sugar & Hot water: If you want to use sugar simply add 1-2 tablespoons of white or brown sugar to 2 tablespoons of hot water. Stir to dissolve then add to your drink.

Recipes For Iced Coffee: Brewed, Cold Brew or Espresso

Brewed: Brew a pot of coffee that is twice as strong as what you normally make. Use 2 tablespoons of grounds to make 1 cup of coffee. Once it is finished brewing, place it in a jar or pitcher and store it in the fridge for an hour before using.

Cold Brew: Cold brew is a great option to make this recipe with. While it is not the same as iced coffee (brewed coffee that is chilled) it can be used in this recipe for a slightly different taste.

Espresso: It works well for iced coffee! Espresso is hot and stronger than brewed coffee. Pouring it over ice creates enough liquid to create a great iced drink.

If you don’t have an espresso machine but want to try it this way, check out my homemade espresso without a machine.

Personally, I like using brewed coffee because it’s the simplest option for me. And I still end up with a smooth heavenly taste for my homemade iced coffee!

How To Make Iced Coffee

Step 1: Brew & Chill

• Coffee: Brew coffee at double strength by using 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds for each cup of water.
• I brew 6 cups of coffee by adding 6 cups of water and 12 tablespoons of ground coffee to my coffee filter.
• Chill: Once it has finished brewing, pour it into a glass jar or pitcher and chill it for about an hour before using.

Step 2: Make Iced Coffee Without Milk

• Add Ice: Add about 6-8 ice cubes to your glass.
  Add Syrup: Add in 1-2 tablespoons of syrup over the ice.
• Add Coffee: Pour the chilled iced coffee into your glass until it’s 2/3 full (can sub for diluted cold brew or espresso*).
• For chilled brewed coffee fill the cup until it is about 2/3 full.
• Add Dairy Free Milk: Add in your favourite plant based milk to fill the up the glass. I prefer almond milk or oat milk.
• *Using Espresso: Add your espresso to the cup with the ice and a bit of cold water to dilute the shot. Then add milk.

• *Cold Brew: Fill the cup about 1/3 of the way with cold brew and then 1/3 with water and top with milk.

If you want a less creamy drink add more chilled coffee and use less milk.

Your dairy free iced coffee without milk is now ready to enjoy!

Can I store leftover Iced Coffee

Yes! Iced coffee (just the brewed coffee) can be stored in the fridge for up 3 days. I have kept it for 4 days before and it still tasted good. However, it is best used within the first three.