Vanilla Iced Coffee is a refreshing blend of strong coffee, creamy half and half, and sweet vanilla syrup served over ice. This easy homemade recipe brings the luxury of a coffee shop into your home without the high price. Perfect for hot summer days or as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, this customizable beverage can be tailored to your taste preferences with your choice of milk, sweetener, and optional toppings.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1Coffee Drink
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Elizabeth (Beth) Mueller
Ingredients
1cupstrong brewed coffeechilled
1/2cuphalf & half
1 - 2tablespoonsof vanilla syrup
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients.
Pour over ice.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired.
Vanilla Syrup
Notes
Make simple syrup by boiling 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar. Allow the liquid to boil for 5 minutes or until all of the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat.