This 1-minute Instant Iced Coffee is a game-changer and is the perfect refresher for summer! Try this delicious cold coffee at home today!

It is easy to make iced coffee with instant coffee and it is a life-saver during summers. If you love coffee, you'd definitely get addicted to this too, I mean in a good way! It is an instant pick me up and can be had any time of the day. The recipe is straightforward and foolproof! Further, you can try different variations too.
When I say this creamy iced coffee will give your Starbucks iced espresso a run for the money, I mean it. It is super quick to make, very much affordable, and delicious!
How do you make iced coffee with instant coffee?
I love coffee and if you have been following this blog for a long time, you'd know just how much. Well, I love tea too but I'm a hardcore coffee lover at heart. From the Tiktok Viral Dalgona Coffee to the Keto Butter Bulletproof Coffee, I have tried them all at home.
I have shared a few more coffee recipes and you can find the links to all of them right after the recipe card below. I'll also be working on sharing other popular and easy homemade coffee recipes with you in the coming days.
Also, even if you are not a hot coffee lover, you must definitely try this cold coffee out.
Instant Iced Coffee is
- easy to make
- can be made in under 1 minute
- delicious
- refreshing
- perfect to quench your thirst on a hot summer day
- instant pick me up
Making Iced Coffee at Home
Ingredients for making Instant Iced Coffee:
- Instant Coffee: You may use any favorite brand of coffee. Nescafe instant coffee powder is amazing! Lately, I am loving Davidoff coffee and I have used it for this recipe. The smooth plain coffee granule is perfect! You may experiment with flavored coffee too. But I'd suggest not to get too excited with flavored coffee, maybe vanilla or chocolate flavored one might be okay.
- Sugar: I have used regular granulated sugar. You may use powdered sugar, brown sugar, or any sweetener of your choice.
- Warm Water: You need two to three tablespoons of warm water so as to mix the coffee and sugar well. I have noticed that using warm water will help in dissolving the sugar properly, especially if you are using granulated sugar.
- Chilled Water: Well, this is Iced coffee. So you need cold water.
- Milk: I used chilled milk for this recipe. You may use it straight out of the packet or boil and chill to be used later for the recipe. You may use full fat, or half and half milk. For a vegan version, use almond milk or soy milk.
- Ice: I add at least 4-5 ice cubes per 200 ml of iced coffee. Be careful about the number of ice cubes you add. It may water down the drink and become bland once the ice melts.
1 minute Instant Iced Coffee Step by Step Instructions:
- To make Instant Iced Coffee at home, add instant coffee in a glass or mason jar.
- Add sugar.
- Pour warm water and use a stirrer to mix well.
- Add chilled water and mix again.
- Add ice cubes and serve immediately.
FAQs for Making Iced Coffee
- Can you use cold water for instant coffee? Yes. Use chilled water for making iced coffee so that you can serve immediately. However, add 2-3 tablespoons of warm water to instant coffee and sugar helping it to dissolve well in the process.
- How do you make iced coffee more fun? Use flavored instant coffee for making this recipe. You may use vanilla, caramel, or hazelnut instant coffee. You may also drizzle chocolate syrup at the end.
Instant Iced Coffee Recipe
PrintInstant Iced Coffee
- Total Time: 1 minute
- Yield: 1 glass 1x
Description
1-minute Instant Iced Coffee is a perfect pick-me-up and great refresher for summer!
Ingredients
2 tsp Instant Coffee
2 tbsp Sugar
3 tbsp Warm Water
½ cup Chilled Water
⅓ cup Milk (preferably chilled)
Ice cubes
Instructions
To make Instant Iced Coffee at home, add instant coffee in a tall glass or mason jar.
Add sugar.
Pour warm water and use a stirrer to mix well.
Add chilled water and mix again.
Add ice cubes and serve immediately.
Notes
You may use flavored instant coffee powder.
Use soy milk or almond milk for a vegan option.
You may also try this recipe with condensed milk. Do not add extra sugar.
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: instant iced coffee, easy iced coffee recipe, how to make iced coffee, iced coffee, iced coffee recipe
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Angela says
This recipe is perfect for mornings when I am running late. I love iced coffee in the summer.
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Emily Liao says
This quick breakdown of how to make this was perfect!
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Sara Welch says
Enjoyed this for breakfast this morning and started my day off right! Excited to make this from home and save a trip to the drive-thru!
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Andrea says
I love iced coffee year round but it never comes out right when I try to make it. With this, it was perfect! I'm so excited that I can make this myself!
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Angela says
Love this iced coffee! Save me money and trip to Starbucks. I'll be sipping on this all summer. Thanks for the recipe.
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Varsh says
My son loves iced coffee and I'm often bombarded with requests for it. He can learn this easy recipe and make it himself now!
Leha says
It's been a while since I drank iced coffee. One of the best coolers
Pratibha P says
I totally love your props! And iced coffee is always welcome in the summer!
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Aesha Shah says
I love Davidoff coffee too, but always thought its better when served hot. I will try your recipe. This I will surely make because coffee is bae
Mayuri Nidigallu says
Super simple and quick recipe of one of my favorite drinks!
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Ramya DRozario says
Summer is here and iced coffees are the best!
Karen says
I'm not a coffee drinker myself but I have a friend who visits every summer who loves iced coffee. We'll have to give this one a try. Weekends In Maine
Deepika says
Simple and so convenient for summers
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