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An easy and super refreshing recipe for brown sugar vanilla iced coffee – so good for sipping on hot summer days, and so much more affordable than regularly hitting your favorite coffee shop! I absolutely love an iced coffee, but what I really don’t love is forking out a small fortune every time I grab one when I’m out and about.

You know how it goes – you stop off for a quick treat, and before you know it, you’ve also picked up a sandwich, a few cookies for the kids, and you’ve spent way more than you initially intended to.

That’s exactly why I started experimenting with making my own iced coffee recipes, and this brown sugar vanilla variety is one of my all-time favorites!

You’ll need just 4 ingredients plus some ice, and it’s also really easy to make it dairy free, if you need to, by substituting dairy milk for a plant based alternative.

It’s rich, flavorsome, a little bit sweet without being overpoweringly so, and I think you’ll love it! Let’s get into the details…

Ingredients You’ll Need To Make This Iced Coffee Recipe

Brewed coffee, cooled: I make a double espresso in my Sage coffee maker and then top it up with water to make a full cup, but your usual method for making a cup of coffee will work just fine. You could use instant coffee for convenience if that’s all you have available, but the taste will likely be more bitter and less rich!
Brown sugar
Vanilla extract: Use the best quality you can find for the best results
Milk: I use cows milk to make this iced coffee, but if you prefer, you can easily substitute for a dairy-free option such as oat milk or almond milk

Step-By-Step Instructions

Please note that you’ll find a printable recipe card with all the info you need to make this recipe, at the bottom of the page!

In a glass, mix together coffee, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until dissolved
Fill the glass with ice cubes and pour in milk.
Stir well and enjoy! I like to add some extra brown sugar to the top of the drink as a garnish