Easy Instant Iced Coffee
Updated Jan 16, 2026
This Instant Iced Coffee recipe is a game changer! Learn how to make perfect inexpensive iced coffee every time at home.
Why this is the best iced coffee recipe
- No hot water required: that’s right, you don’t need hot water to make instant coffee dissolve. This easy iced coffee recipe uses cold water only.
- Affordable: much cheaper than a trip to Starbucks or a bottle of cold brew, this recipe uses instant coffee granules.
- Easy to customize: the flavor possibilities are endless!
⭐️Review⭐️
“I never comment on recipes but wanted to stop and say that I have been trying to make a decent iced coffee with instant grounds for a long time. I tried this one on a whim this morning and wow it’s actually really good!”
Iced coffee ingredients
- Instant coffee
- Cold water
- Creamer
- Ice
How to make iced coffee from instant coffee
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of instant coffee and 2/3 cup cold water to a glass. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes, until the instant coffee granules dissolve completely.
- Add ice.
- Stir in creamer to taste.
Joy’s Note
I do not include an amount for creamer to use as I have found this is personal preference, but this coffee to water ratio gives you the perfect coffee every time! You can make the coffee stronger or weaker by adjusting the coffee to water ratio.
⭐️Review⭐️
“Outstanding, so inexpensive, so fast and sooooo gooood !!!!!!!”
Ways to customize iced coffee
- Add more instant coffee: like your coffee stronger? Use more instant coffee to taste.
- Use more or less water: Play around with the amount of water you use to find your perfect iced coffee.
- Use coffee syrups with your creamer: vanilla syrup, salted caramel syrup, or hazelnut syrup would all be delicious.
- Make a homemade cold foam: use a handheld electric frother to whip together heavy cream with coffee syrup or creamer until thick.
⭐️Review⭐️
“Thank you for this life changer! I have tried to make good iced coffee for years and it has always been hit or miss. Cold brew, hot brew over ice, etc. Stumbled across your recipe…had doubts…tried it anyway. Absolutely delicious! No more prepping in advance. Instant perfection. “
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Instant Iced Coffee
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee grounds
- 2/3 cup cold water
- coffee creamer, to taste
- Ice
Instructions
- Add the instant coffee grounds and cold water to a glass and stir well.
- Stir constantly and allow the coffee to completely dissolved (this may take 1-2 minutes).
- Add ice and creamer to taste and enjoy!
I never comment on recipes but wanted to stop and say that I have been trying to make a decent iced coffee with instant grounds for a long time. I tried this one on a whim this morning and wow it’s actually really good! So glad I tried this one! I might still try and tweak it a little until I get that “perfect cup” but I’ll be using this recipe from now on! Thank you!
Heather, thanks so much for taking time to leave a comment! I am so glad you enjoyed it. It’s been years and I still drink this just about every day. You’ll figure out the exact ratios for your taste buds for sure. Enjoy!!
Personally this is not my jam but i made it for some friends and they loved this recipe. “To die for.” Thank you so much for this.<3 I will be making this anytime friends come over.
The video doesn’t match your recipe. Recipe says start with the instant coffee and creamer, then add water. The video shows instant coffee and water, then add creamer. which is it, or does it not matter?
The video was filmed awhile ago, I apologize. It really does not matter much. I usually add coffee and creamer, then water until it’s to my desired strength. When you are first learning how strong you want it and water quantity, I would suggest doing it this way. After awhile you will have it down to a science!
I used traderjoe instant coffee, it came out good but a little to strong, will reduce to 1 tbl or less next time
Not tried iced. Coffee am so looking forward to it
Sooo good thank you!!!
Delicious! I love it it’s so simple and easy,i used the international delights Coldstone creamery creamer .Taste so good,thank you for making this recipe online
I am sitting here enjoying my first homemade iced coffee, thank you!! It’s as good as anything from Sbucks and so easy!! I thought it would take hot water and lots of ice, but nope!! Yay!!!! This is a game changer, thanks so much!!!
You’re welcome! I am so happy you enjoyed the recipe!!
As soon as i saw this article i got up opened the NESCAFE put maybr 10 teaspoons into a empty glass gallon milk jug and WAALAA dark roast iced coffee in an instant !!!!!!!
Thank you EVERYONE.
I like to out instant coffee and sugar in my glass, then add a small amount of boiling water and stir, them top up with mike and add ice.