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Cafe au lait is a fancy way of saying "iced coffee with milk". So enjoy the simplicity.

A simple iced coffee recipe, heavy on the milk. A quick iced coffee recipe is very handy in the summer. No reason to go without your coffee just because the heat is up.

• 2 1/4 cups coffee, cold
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups crushed ice

Blend all ingredients until frothy. Serve over ice.

Serves 4 to 6

The almond is just a hint but you can definitely taste it along with the vanilla

This iced coffee recipe is heavy on the milk, and the subtle flavors of the vanilla and almond aren’t overpowering.

• 2 cups coffee
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 3 tsp sugar

Combine all ingredients, and serve over ice into 4 tall glasses.

Serves 4.

Don't shun instant coffee when brewing up your iced drinks

An easy iced coffee drink, that doesn’t require an espresso machine. You can make this drink in seconds. Who wants to wait on a hot summer day?

• 2 tbs instant coffee
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2 tbs sugar

Combine everything in a blender, and blend until smooth.

Serves 2

This blend of tastes may not be for everyone but you could still give it a try

If you love egg nog, then this coffee-variety should be perfect for you. There’s plenty of coffee too, not just a hint. Be aware there are raw eggs in this recipe.

• 4 eggs
• 4 tbs sugar
• 1 pint milk, cold
• 1 pint coffee, cold
• Nutmeg

Beat eggs and sugar together, then whisk in coffee and milk. Serve eggnog in chilled glasses with a sprinkling of nutmeg.

Serves 4

Yum, a chilly blend of coffee and chocolate in a milkshake

This coffee shake is a thick and chilly delight, flavoured with coffee and chocolate. The trick to making it thick, is the instant chocolate pudding mix.

• 1 cup coffee, strong and cold
• 1 cup cold milk
• 10 ice cubes
• 1/3 pkg of instant pudding mix (chocolate)
• 2 tbs cocoa powder
• Hazelnut creamer, to taste
• Sugar, to taste

Combine everything in a blender, and blend until ice is crushed and shake is thick.

Makes 1 large shake.

Try a fizzy ice cream soda float next time it gets warm outside

An interesting mix of rich creaminess and bubbly fizz. Kind of like a typical ice cream float, but with a few added touches of coffee and cream.

• 3 cups chilled coffee
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 scoops coffee ice cream
• 3/4 cup club soda
• 1 tbs sugar
• Whipped cream

Mix coffee, sugar and cream. Fill 4 tall glasses about halfway with sweetened coffee. Add 1 scoop of ice cream to each glass, then fill up the rest of the way with club soda. Top your coffee float with a dollop of whipped cream.

Sure an ice cream float is an iced coffee too.

Double the caffeine! A Coke float with coffee ice cream is the perfect summer treat for us coffee-lovers. The extra cream smooths out the bite of the cola.

• 2/3 cup light cream
• 2 1/2 cups strong coffee
• 4 scoops coffee ice cream
• 1 bottle of Coke

Mix the cream and coffee, pour into 4 glasses (half full). Add a scoop of ice cream to each, then top off with Coke.

Serves 4

This is a really simple recipe but the flavors are wonderful for a summer drink

Add the cinnamon before brewing to give this coffee recipe a spicy touch. You’ll need to stir well to blend in the caramel syrup. 

• 6 tbs ground coffee
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup caramel syrup

Mix the cinnamon and coffee grounds together, and then brew in your usual manner. Add the caramel syrup to the hot coffee, and stir until mixed and dissolved. Chill and serve over ice.