McDonalds Iced Coffee Recipe (Easy Copycat)
This McDonald's Iced Coffee is SO EASY! A refreshing blend of brewed coffee, simple syrup, and half-and-half, perfect for warm afternoons!
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
For the Iced Coffee:
- 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup adjust based on sweetness preference
- 3 tablespoons half-and-half
- Ice to chill the beverage
Instructions
Instructions:
- Start by making your simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once dissolved, remove from heat and let it cool.
- While your simple syrup is cooling, brew 1 cup of your favorite coffee. Let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large glass or mixing pitcher, combine the cooled coffee with 3 tablespoons of the simple syrup. Add in 3 tablespoons of half-and-half.
- Fill your glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Give your iced coffee a good stir to ensure everything is mixed well. Enjoy your homemade McDonald's Iced Coffee!
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Mixing pitcher
- Stirring spoon
- Coffee maker or French press
- Ice cube tray
Notes
- Store leftover simple syrup in the refrigerator for later use.
- For a deeper flavor, consider using brown sugar.
- Experiment with flavored coffee for a unique twist!
- Use fresh coffee for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup.