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Easy Iced Coffee

Name: Easy Iced Coffee
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 3/4 cup strong chilled coffee; 1/4 cup 2% dairy milk; 1 tsp pure maple syrup; 1 cup ice; 1 pinch cinnamon, optional

The secret to iced coffee that does not taste watery is simple: start with coffee brewed a little stronger than usual and cool it before pouring.

By Mixpert KitchenReviewed for clear measures, practical steps, and nutrition consistency.Our recipe standard

Ready in5 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving50Total sugar · estimated per serving7g

A glass of iced coffee with milk swirling through chilled coffee and ice

Non-alcoholic

What you’ll need

Ingredients

3/4 cupstrong chilled coffee
1/4 cup2% dairy milk
1 tsppure maple syrup · about 6.6 g counted for nutrition
1 cupice
1 pinchcinnamon, optional

Estimated nutrition per serving

50Calories2gProtein7gCarbs1gFat0gFiber7gTotal sugar4gAdded sugar

Nutrition values are calculated estimates for the listed ingredients, preparation, and serving size. Ingredient brands, substitutions, preparation, and serving size can change the result.

Calculation assumptions

Estimated with 2% dairy milk and the listed maple syrup. Cinnamon and ice contribute negligible energy.

Serving basis: The calculated batch is divided into 1 equal serving.

Caffeine note: Varies with bean, brew ratio, and cup strength; no single point estimate is shown without a product or measured brew profile.

Method: Nutrition is estimated from listed mass quantities or the stated label-volume basis, preparation, and cited composition data. A label-volume equivalent is not a measured gram weight. Actual values vary by brand, produce size, preparation method, and serving yield.

Quality check: database or declared-label energy is checked against macro-derived energy. Variances above 8% are blocked for review unless a documented food-specific or rounding explanation has been approved.

USDA FoodData Central ↗

See modeled quantities and references

strong chilled coffee · 177.8 gCoffee, brewed from grounds, prepared with water · USDA FoodData Central · FDC 171890 · SR Legacy ↗ · FoodData Central SR Legacy April 2018 (verified 2026-09-15). Included in nutrition.
Calculation basis
Reference serving: 100 g. Recipe quantity is converted to grams using the canonical household-measure table before scaling the 100 g record.
2% dairy milk · 61 gMilk, reduced fat, 2% milkfat · USDA FoodData Central · FDC 171267 · SR Legacy ↗ · FoodData Central SR Legacy April 2018 (verified 2026-09-15). Included in nutrition.
Calculation basis
Reference serving: 100 g. Recipe quantity is converted to grams using the canonical household-measure table before scaling the 100 g record.
pure maple syrup · 6.6 gMaple syrup · USDA FoodData Central · FDC 170276 · SR Legacy ↗ · FoodData Central SR Legacy April 2018 (verified 2026-09-15). Included in nutrition.
Calculation basis
Reference serving: 100 g. Recipe quantity is converted to grams using the canonical household-measure table before scaling the 100 g record.
ice · 236.6 gWater, tap · USDA FoodData Central · FDC 173647 · SR Legacy ↗ · FoodData Central SR Legacy April 2018 (verified 2026-09-15). Garnish or preparation ingredient is excluded because it is not expected to be consumed.
Calculation basis
Reference serving: 100 g. Recipe quantity is converted to grams using the canonical household-measure table before scaling the 100 g record. Preparation model: garnish not consumed; retained mass fraction 1.
cinnamon, optional · 0.2 gSpices, cinnamon, ground · USDA FoodData Central · FDC 171320 · SR Legacy ↗ · FoodData Central SR Legacy April 2018 (verified 2026-09-15). Garnish or preparation ingredient is excluded because it is not expected to be consumed.
Calculation basis
Reference serving: 100 g. Recipe quantity is converted to grams using the canonical household-measure table before scaling the 100 g record. Preparation model: garnish not consumed; retained mass fraction 1.

Sugar checkMilk contributes natural lactose; the maple syrup contributes about 4g* added sugar. Omit it for a less sweet glass.

Step by step

Make it like a pro.

01
Stir the chilled coffee with the maple syrup until dissolved.
02
Fill a tall glass completely with ice and pour in the coffee.
03
Add the milk, stir gently, and finish with cinnamon if desired.

Easy swaps

Omit maple syrup or use a zero-calorie sweetener for a lower-sugar drink.
Use coffee ice cubes to prevent dilution.
Replace milk with a spoonful of unsweetened cream for a richer result.

Mixpert tips

Cool coffee before adding it to ice.
Brew at roughly 1.5 times your normal strength if making it specifically for iced coffee.

Good to know

Easy Iced Coffee FAQs

Can I make this iced coffee with decaf?

Yes. Brew decaf coffee at the same stronger-than-usual strength, chill it, then mix with the measured milk and maple syrup over ice. Decaf still contains some caffeine and varies by brand, so do not assume the finished drink is completely caffeine-free.

Can I pour hot coffee directly over ice?

You can, but it melts more ice and dilutes the drink. Chilling strong coffee first produces a smoother result.

Is iced coffee the same as cold brew?

No. Iced coffee is brewed hot and chilled, while cold brew steeps in cold water for many hours and tastes less acidic.

Easy Iced Coffee

Make it like a pro.

Easy swaps

Mixpert tips

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