Iced Americano

Iced Americano is a refreshing, strong and bitter coffee drink! Here’s what it is and a recipe to make it at home.

Are you an espresso lover and would you like to reinterpret classic hot drinks in a refreshing way? try it frozen american! The classic americano is bold and bitter, and diluting a creamy espresso with hot water opens up its flavor and lets you savor the cup a little longer. So why not try frozen? An iced Americano is ultra refreshing, with the same big, bold flavors you love from a tall Americano. Here’s how to make a frozen americano!

What is an Iced Americano?

A classic americano is an espresso drink made with hot water and espresso, also known as espresso American coffee. The drink can be prepared with one or two espressos and different proportions of water. A true Americano does not contain milk like a latte or cappuccino. An Iced Americano is an Americano served over ice: espresso, cold water (optional), and ice. You can dilute it with cold water or just let the ice dilute. For this drink you will need:

• 1 double espresso
• ½ cup ice cream
• Cold waterOptional

How to Make a Frozen Americano

Order a classic Americano from Starbucks and it tastes like diluted coffee. No wonder Starbucks iced Americano has a faint, watery taste. But make an Americano with an espresso machine and it is unbelievable. It’s rich and bold, with a solid dark espresso flavor. This Iced Americano is infinitely better than the Starbucks version. To Prepare a Frozen Americano:

• Prepare 1 double espresso. Use one of the following methods: espresso machine, portable espresso maker, French press, or moka pot.
• Pour the espresso into a glass with ½ cup of ice. Shake and taste.
• Add cold water if desired. If you like, you can dilute it with some cold water (start with 2 tbsp and increase as you like. But we like it neat: just let the ice drizzle over the drink little by little as it melts.

Make the espresso

The key to making an Iced Americano? An excellent espresso method. Start with an espresso roast coffee: This is important for a rich, robust flavor. Try the espresso roast from Illy, Starbucks or Intelligentsia. Then select a method to try. The espresso machine is the best, but there are many ways to make espresso without a machine:

And that’s it! Tell us what you think about this frozen Americano: it’s one of our favorite beverages for a refreshing coffee break every day.

More iced coffee

You can turn almost any coffee drink into an ice cold drink! Here are some iced coffees and espresso drinks to try: