Mocktails

Iced Coffee

Iced Coffee is a non-alcoholic mocktail. It leans sweet and coffee. Built and served in a Coffee Mug. Expect roughly 196 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Mocktailnon_alcoholic4 ingredients

At a Glance

196 kcalCalories

24.8gSugar

24.8gCarbs

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker, blender

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

single-serving normalized estimateCoffeeModifier
single-serving normalized estimateSugarSweetener
single-serving normalized estimateWaterMixer
single-serving normalized estimateMilkDairy Or Cream

Tools:Blender

How to Make It

Mix together until coffee and sugar is dissolved.
Add milk.Add
Shake well.Shaken
Using a blender or milk shake maker produces a very foamy drink.Shaken
Serve in coffee mug.Serve

How to Serve

Glass: Coffee Mug
Temperature: Warm
Method: Blended

Served Warm

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Coffee

Supporting notes

Roasted Rich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Non-alcoholic
Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

After DinnerSuggested from its coffee and cream notes.
DessertSuggested from its cream and coffee notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
Low / No AlcoholSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sugarsingle-serving normalized estimate

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes: Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Milksingle-serving normalized estimate

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Iced Coffee?: The Iced Coffee is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Coffee Mug. It is a non-alcoholic drink. A standard serving contains approximately 196 calories.
What does an Iced Coffee taste like?: Iced Coffee has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Coffee, Roasted. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Iced Coffee?: Iced Coffee pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Iced Coffee?: The Iced Coffee is alcohol-free. This recipe is estimated to contain approximately 196 kcal. Calorie content varies based on the juices, syrups and mixers used.
When is an Iced Coffee typically served?: Iced Coffee is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, Low / No Alcohol, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Iced Coffee?: If you enjoy Iced Coffee, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to other mocktails that share its flavour balance. Many classic cocktails also have non-alcoholic adaptations built around the same balance.
Can I make an Iced Coffee at home?: Yes. The Iced Coffee uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Coffee Mug. Use fresh juices and quality syrups for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare mocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find mocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Iced Coffee with other mocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.