This cinnamon iced instant coffee is a refreshing & energizing summer drink. A layer of milk, followed by iced coffee and thick foam is finished off with cinnamon sugar!
Guys, this iced instant coffee has been my life saver this summer!
The past two weeks have been EXTREMELY hot around here. That kind of hot that makes you do weird things.
Things like cooling yourself down in the frozen section of a supermarket while pretending you are checking out the products. Things like sitting right next to a fan in a hope that your body temperature will rapidly drop down. Using icebox cooling pads like you would use hot water bottle in winter… Yes, I’ve done that all.
But can you blame me? The heat makes me super unproductive! I find it hard to stay focused. My whole body is exhausted. After 1pm my eyes start closing. No wonder Spaniards need their siesta in such heat. Apparently siesta is good for you.
Now because I rarely sleep during the day I look for other ways to help me stay sane this summer. This year I rely on this cinnamon iced instant coffee recipe! It cools my body down + boosts my energy and alertness which is exactly what I need.
By the way, if you are in a rush and need a quick caffeine fix try this 1-minute instant iced coffee. If you have like an extra minute to spare + want to impress your guests make this 3 color cinnamon flavored coffee.
Why should you make this cinnamon iced instant coffee?
- It’s refreshing
- Boosts your energy
- It’s pretty & tastes good
- Cinnamon can help reduce body temperature as well!
How to make iced coffee with instant coffee?
Using instant (soluble) coffee is easy and saves us a lot of time. It’s perfect for making iced coffee because it’s ready in a few minutes. By that I mean 2-3 maybe even less.
First start off with blending ice, instant coffee, cinnamon and sugar with hand blender. This will only take a few seconds. Maybe 20-30 tops. Nice (quite thick) foam will form.
Prepare your glasses by pouring the milk in & adding some ice cubes. I fill about a third of my glass with milk because I like milky coffee. If you prefer less, then reduce the amount. Now it’s time to pour in the frothed iced coffee.
Trick: to get nice layers, hold a tablespoon inside the glass so it’s touching it. Pour the coffee slowly onto the spoon. Divide into 2 glasses and top with some extra foam (if some left). Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar over and serve.
Just so you know the 3 color effect will not happen right away. Allow this instant iced coffee to sit for about a minute before serving.
Other refreshing summer drinks:
Want to see how to make Iced Instant Coffee with Cinnamon? Watch the video!
Cinnamon Iced Instant Coffee
Ingredients
- 3 tsp Instant Coffee
- 3 tsp Brown Sugar
- 1/8 tsp Cinnamon
- 4 tbsp Milk
- 1 cup Chilled Water (250ml)
- 6 Ice Cubes , small + some extra for glasses
Instructions
- In a jar/jug blend coffee, water, ice, cinnamon and sugar until foam forms.
- Pour milk in a clear glass & add 1 or 2 ice cubes. Take a tablespoon, and hold it inside the glass (touching its wall). Slowly pour the coffee in and let sit for about a minute so the layers have time to form. Add more foam if you have some left.
- Sprinkle some more cinnamon sugar over and serve.
- Enjoy!
Deanna says
This looks super yummy!!! I love iced coffee as a treat in this warm weather!!
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Thanks, Deanna!
Dahn says
I love how the layers are formed. I gotta do this! Great video, it makes the process come together so easy and looks fun
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Ooh, I hope you will try it, Dahn! It’s easy peasy! :)
Calleigh says
This made me crave for coffee, and I love the layers and its simplicity to create one. Thanks for sharing.
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
You are welcome!
Amy says
Looks so refreshing! I’ll be giving this a go once while the weather is still warm
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Glad to hear that! Let me know how you like it!
Tina says
This coffee drink is channeling me. I have been getting these at the drive thru this Summer. It’s time to make my own! Thanks for sharing!
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
:) You are welcome, Tina!
Irina says
This looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe :)
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
You are welcome! :) Hope you’ll give it a go!
Tracy says
Lovely just made it, Great afternoon pick me up. Thank you for the recipes.
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
You are welcome, Tracy! Glad to hear you enjoy this coffee :)