Mocktails

Thai Iced Coffee

Thai Iced Coffee is a non-alcoholic mocktail. It leans sweet and coffee. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect roughly 137 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Mocktailnon_alcoholic4 ingredients

At a Glance

137 kcalCalories

9.4gSugar

9.4gCarbs

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 4 ingredients, uses cream

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

blackCoffeeModifier
to tasteSugarSweetener
pods\nCreamDairy Or Cream
to tasteCardamomOther

How to Make It

Prepare a pot of coffee at a good European strength.
In the ground coffee, add 2 or 3 freshly ground cardamom pods.Add
Sweeten while hot, then cool quickly.
Serve in Highball glass over ice, with cream.Serve
To get the layered effect, place a spoon atop the coffee and pour the milk carefully into the spoon so that it floats on the top of the coffee.Layered

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Serve: Layered

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Coffee

Supporting notes

Spice Roasted Rich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Non-alcoholic

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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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sugarto taste

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

Creampods\n

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect less richness.
What changes: Half-and-half can replace cream when a lighter 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.

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Last updated July 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Thai Iced Coffee?: The Thai Iced Coffee is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It is a non-alcoholic drink. A standard serving contains approximately 137 calories.
What does a Thai Iced Coffee taste like?: Thai Iced Coffee has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Coffee, Spice. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Thai Iced Coffee?: Thai 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 a Thai Iced Coffee?: The Thai Iced Coffee is alcohol-free. This recipe is estimated to contain approximately 137 kcal. Calorie content varies based on the juices, syrups and mixers used.
When is a Thai Iced Coffee typically served?: Thai 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 a Thai Iced Coffee?: If you enjoy Thai 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 a Thai Iced Coffee at home?: Yes. The Thai Iced Coffee uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. 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 Thai 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.