--- title: "Cold Coffee Recipe" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/cold-coffee-recipe/ date: 2025-09-22 modified: 2025-09-22 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Make this creamy, frothy Cafe-Style Cold Coffee at home using 5 simple ingredients. It comes together in just 5 minutes, and you will love the foamy layer on top (vegetarian, gluten-free)." categories: - "Indian" - "Indian Beverages" - "Indian Gluten Free" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Cold-Coffee-2-3.jpg word_count: 1092 --- # Cold Coffee Recipe Make this creamy, frothy** Cafe-Style Cold Coffee** at home using 5 simple ingredients. It comes together in just 5 minutes, and you will love the foamy layer on top (vegetarian, gluten-free). If you are a coffee addict like me, here are some more coffee recipes for you: [South Indian Filter Coffee](https://www.whiskaffair.com/filter-coffee-recipe/), [Vietnamese Coffee](https://www.whiskaffair.com/vietnamese-iced-coffee/), [Nutella Coffee](https://www.whiskaffair.com/nutella-iced-coffee/), [Beaten Coffee](https://www.whiskaffair.com/indian-style-cappuccino/), and [Turmeric Coffee](https://www.whiskaffair.com/turmeric-coffee-recipe/). ![Cafe style cold coffee served in a glass.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Cold-Coffee-2-1.jpg) ## About Cold Coffee **Cold Coffee** **(Cold Coffee Shake, Cold Coffee Milkshake) **is a creamy cold beverage made with mainly five ingredients: instant coffee powder, cold milk, milk powder, vanilla ice cream, and sugar. It is a very** popular beverage** on almost all cafes' menus in India and is a perfect drink to sip on hot summer days. This cafe-style drink is creamy, rich, and sweet, with a frothy foam layer on top, making it super addictive. I have been making this** cafe-style cold coffee recipe **for a long time, and trust me, it's a notch better than most cafes you visit. It comes together in just **5 minutes** using a few simple ingredients, and it is also more economical to make at home. This recipe is the basic version, but you can use it to** make new flavors.** Think chocolate, hazelnut, caramel, cinnamon, etc. This coffee shop-style coffee recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free; you can easily make it vegan. You can** double or triple** the recipe as per your requirements. ## Ingredients ![Cafe style cold coffee ingredients](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cold-Coffee-Ingredients.jpg) **Coffee* ***- I like to make frothy coffee using instant coffee powder, which is also how it is made in cafes. Instant coffee powder is also readily available, easy to use, and tastes delicious. Having said that, you can use any coffee you like to make it - espresso shots, cold brew coffee, drip coffee, and filter coffee decoction work great. Use 1/4 cup of these in place of coffee powder. **Milk** - For the creamiest version of coffee, use whole milk (full-fat milk). You can also use low-fat milk or skim milk, but the texture won't be as creamy. For a vegan version, replace dairy milk with non-dairy options such as almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or any other vegan milk you prefer. **Sugar* ***- I like to use granulated white sugar to sweeten my coffee. You can increase or decrease the quantity as per your liking. You can replace white sugar with brown sugar, coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, or sugar-free substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. **Milk Powder** - Adding milk powder (dairy whitener) is optional, but it will add a creamy texture to your coffee. If you are making a vegan version, you can skip adding it. **Ice Cream** - This homemade cold coffee recipe is super rich from the addition of vanilla ice cream. You can replace it with chocolate ice cream if you like chocolaty coffee. **Ice Cubes **- Throw in a few ice cubes while blending. It is an essential step to get frothy coffee. **Chocolate Syrup** - Use it to garnish the serving glasses, like they do in cafes. ## How To Make Cold Coffee **Step 1:** Garnish two tall glasses by drizzling some chocolate syrup on the sides. Freeze the glasses for 10 minutes. ![Chocolate syrup drizzled on the sides of the glass.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cold-Coffee-Step-1.jpg) **Step 2:** Stir together the following ingredients in a small mixing bowl. - 4 tsp instant coffee powder - 2 tbsp granulated white sugar - 2 tbsp warm milk ![Coffee powder, sugar and milk added to a bowl.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cold-Coffee-Step-2.jpg) **Step 3:** Mix until the sugar is dissolved. ![Mixed well.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cold-Coffee-Step-3.jpg) **Step 4:** Add the following ingredients to the medium jar of a blender and blend for a minute. - 2 cups of chilled whole milk - 1 tbsp milk powder - 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream - 3-4 ice cubes - coffee mixture Check for sugar and add more if needed. ![All the ingredients added to a blender.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cold-Coffee-Step-4.jpg) ![Blend until smooth.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cold-Coffee-Step-5.jpg) **Step 5:** Pour the coffee into the prepared glasses. ![Coffee poured in the prepared glass.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cold-Coffee-Step-6.jpg) **Step 6:** Scoop the froth using a spoon and top it over the coffee. Sprinkle some coffee powder on top and serve immediately. ![Ready cafe style cold coffee.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cold-Coffee-Step-7.jpg) ## Topping Suggestions You can serve this coffee drink as it is with a frothy top or top it with some interesting and yummy ingredients such as ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or coffee-flavored), caramel syrup, chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, chocolate wafers, sprinkles, whipped cream, etc. ## Pro Tips By Neha If you want the coffee to be** stronger**, increase the quantity of instant coffee powder; conversely, decrease it if you prefer a weaker brew. Make it **fresh** and serve. The frothy top tends to dissipate if left for longer. You can add some** chocolate syrup or cocoa powder** to make it a little more chocolaty. You can add some hot chocolate powder, but cook it in water or milk as per the package instructions before adding it to the recipe. You can** freeze** some brewed coffee in ice cube trays and use the coffee ice cubes instead of regular ice cubes to make stronger coffee. ## Storage Suggestions This coffee tastes best when served immediately after blending. The foam tends to settle down if kept for a longer time. However, if you have leftover coffee, store it in an airtight container or a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to** 2 days.** Just shake it vigorously just before serving to make some new foam. ## You Might Also Like [![Make this refreshing traditional Mexican Horchata Drink at home using pantry staples and 15 minutes of cook time. 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Prep Time2 minutes minsCook Time2 minutes minsTotal Time4 minutes mins Course: BeverageCuisine: IndianDiet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian Servings: 2 people Calories: 372kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients 4 teaspoons instant coffee powder- 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar- 2 tablespoons warm milk- 2 cups chilled milk whole, skim, low fat or plant-based- 1 tablespoons milk powder (dairy whitener)- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream- 3-4 ice cubesUS Customary - Metric ### Instructions - Garnish 2 tall glasses by drizzling some chocolate syrup on the sides. Freeze the glasses for 10 minutes.- Stir together instant coffee powder, sugar, and warm milk in a small mixing bowl.- Mix until the sugar is dissolved.- Add chilled milk, milk powder, vanilla ice cream, ice cubes, and the coffee mixture to the medium jar of a blender and blend for a minute.- Check for sugar and add more if needed. - Pour the coffee into the prepared glasses.- Scoop the froth using a spoon and top it over the coffee.- Sprinkle some coffee powder on top and serve immediately. ### Video ### Notes If you want the coffee to be** stronger**, increase the quantity of instant coffee powder and vice versa. Make it **fresh** and serve. The frothy top tends to go away if kept for longer. You can add in some** chocolate syrup or cocoa powder,** along with instant coffee powder, to make it a little more chocolaty. You can** freeze** some brewed coffee in ice cube trays and use the coffee ice cubes instead of regular ice cubes to make stronger coffee. ### Nutrition Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 407mg | Iron: 0.2mg