McDonald’s Iced Coffee Recipe

If you’ve been to McDonald’s, you’ve probably had one of their famous iced coffees in the morning. If you have, you’re in luck because we have the secret McDonald’s Iced Coffee recipe for you to try at home.

It tastes amazing, is super easy to make, and is perfect for busy mornings before you head to school or work.

Why You’ll Love This McDonald’s Iced Coffee Recipe

This McDonald’s iced coffee recipe is great for anyone who loves tasty iced coffee. It’s great for busy mornings because it’s quick and easy to make, and it’s also perfect for hot afternoons as it will keep you cool.

Plus, it’s a money-saver, being cheaper than buying it at McDonald’s. The recipe is also very easy to follow and you only need basic ingredients for it.

I personally love this recipe because it’s versatile allowing you to change up the sweetness and flavors to however you like it.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/4 cup of half-and-half or milk
• 2 tablespoons of simple syrup
• Ice cubes

Kitchen Equipment

• Coffee maker or French press
• Tall glass
• Ice cube tray
• Saucepan
• Spoon

How to make this McDonald’s Iced Coffee Recipe

1. Make a cup of strong coffee.
2. Let it cool down to room temperature, or put it in the fridge to cool faster.
3. If you don’t have simple syrup, mix equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves
4. Let it cool, and fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
5. Pour the cooled coffee over the ice.
6. Add the half-and-half or milk, and then the simple syrup.
7. Stir everything together until well mixed.
8. Taste it and add more simple syrup if you want it sweeter.

What pairs well with this McDonald’s Iced Coffee Recipe

To make your McDonald’s Iced Coffee recipe even better, you can have it with some tasty snacks like a croissant, Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake Recipe, or fresh fruit.

If you want a snack in the middle of the day, try it with a handful of crunchy nuts, or a granola bar.

For dessert, enjoy your iced coffee with a piece of cheesecake, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe Variations

• You could make a Mocha Iced coffee if you like by adding some chocolate syrup to the drink.
• If you are in the mood for a Vanilla Iced Coffee then you can use vanilla syrup instead of simple syrup.
• Feel free to add caramel sauce to the glass before you add the coffee and cream for extra sweetness.

Tips

• Feel free to use strong coffee for a better taste as the ice will make the drink watery.
• If you prefer you can prep the coffee the night before and leave it in the fridge for the following day so it’s cold and you won’t need to wait.
• Use almond milk, oat milk, or any non-dairy creamer if you prefer to avoid having cow’s milk.

FAQs

Can I Use Instant Coffee?

If you are in a rush then you can use instant coffee instead of brewed, which will save a lot of time.

How Can I Make It Less Sweet?

Add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup and if you need more just add it. Once you add too much you won’t be able to make it less sweet.

Can I Use Flavored Creamers?

Of course feel free to use different flavored creamers such as vanilla, hazelnut, or caramel can make your iced coffee even better.

Is There a Low-Calorie Option?

If you are on the hunt for a low-calorie drink then you can use a sugar-free alternative for the syrup and semi-skimmed milk instead of full fat.

Wrapping Up

I really hope you enjoyed learning how to make this homemade McDonald’s iced coffee recipe, it tastes great just like the one from the restaurant.

If you enjoyed learning this copycat recipe make sure you check out some of our others!

McDonald’s Iced Coffee Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

90

kcal

Total time

10

minutes

Make your own McDonald's Iced Coffee Recipe at home with this quick and customizable guide. Save money and enjoy great taste!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of strong brewed coffee, cooled

• 1/4 cup of half-and-half or milk

• 2 tablespoons of simple syrup

• Ice cubes

Directions

• Make a cup of strong coffee.
• Let it cool down to room temperature, or put it in the fridge to cool faster.
• If you don't have simple syrup, mix equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves
• Let it cool, and fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
• Pour the cooled coffee over the ice.
• Add the half-and-half or milk, and then the simple syrup.
• Stir everything together until well mixed.
• Taste it and add more simple syrup if you want it sweeter.

Notes

• Feel free to use strong coffee for a better taste as the ice will make the drink watery.
• If you prefer you can prep the coffee the night before and leave it in the fridge for the following day so it's cold and you won't need to wait.
• Use almond milk, oat milk, or any non-dairy creamer if you prefer to avoid having cow's milk.
• You could make a Mocha Iced coffee if you like by adding some chocolate syrup to the drink.