Iced Espresso
Cool off and energize your day with a refreshing glass of Iced Espresso, the perfect blend of bold coffee flavor and invigorating chill. This quick and easy recipe starts with freshly ground espresso beans, brewed to perfection for an intense, rich shot of espresso. Poured over a bed of ice, this drink is instantly transformed into a bracingly cool treat. Customize your iced espresso with a touch of sweetness or a velvety splash of milk or cream for a personal twist. Ready in just five minutes, this caffeine-packed favorite is ideal for summer mornings, mid-afternoon pick-me-ups, or anytime you're craving iced coffee with sophistication. Perfect for coffee lovers and easily adaptable to your taste, this recipe will become your go-to for vibrant coffee refreshment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 18 grams Espresso coffee beans
- 60 milliliters Cold water
- 150 grams Ice cubes
- 1 to taste Optional: sugar or sweetener
- 1 to taste Optional: milk or cream
Instructions
Grind 18 grams of espresso beans to a fine consistency suitable for espresso making.
Heat 60 milliliters of cold water to a temperature of about 90-96 degrees Celsius or 195-205 degrees Fahrenheit, optimal for espresso extraction.
Using an espresso machine, brew the espresso with the ground coffee and the heated water, ensuring you extract a rich and concentrated shot of espresso.
Fill a serving glass with approximately 150 grams of ice cubes.
Pour the freshly brewed espresso over the ice cubes in the glass.
Stir the iced espresso to ensure it is evenly chilled throughout.
Add sugar or sweetener to taste if desired, stirring well to dissolve.
Pour in milk or cream to taste, stirring again to combine, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your iced espresso.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 100 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 375 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
