5 incredibly delicious coffee drinks you must try this summer | Barista & Espresso

2. Iced Irish Coffee – A cold twist on a warming classic 🧊

The traditional Irish Coffee is warm, sweet, and strong – but the cold version is just as delicious and much more summery. It combines the depth of Irish whiskey with invigorating coffee and refreshing ice.

Ingredients:

• 4 cl Irish whiskey (e.g., Jameson)

• 1 tsp brown sugar or raw sugar

• 10–12 cl cold, strong coffee

• Ice

• Whipped cream (lightly whipped, not stiff)

How to make it:

1. Pour whiskey and sugar into a glass and stir until the sugar dissolves.

2. Fill the glass with ice.

3. Add the cold coffee and stir About gently.

4. Top with a layer of whipped cream, pouring it over the back of a spoon for a nice, floating layer.

5. Serve with a straw or drink directly through the cream.

The feeling? Like a dessert in a glass – but with a kick.

🧊 Iced Irish Coffee – Non-alcoholic version

👉 Here’s how to make it non-alcoholic:
Replace Irish whiskey with a non-alcoholic whiskey alternative (e.g., from Lyre’s or Celtic Soul), or use a bit of smoky black tea to mimic whiskey notes. The rest of the recipe is the same!

3. Cold Brew White Russian – Soft, cold, and decadent ☕🥛

The White Russian is perhaps most famous from the movie The Big Lebowski, but this variant with cold brew coffee instead of milk gives the drink a deeper coffee flavor and a perfect summer balance.

Ingredients:

• 3 cl vodka

• 3 cl coffee liqueur (e.g., Tia Maria or Kahlúa)

• 6 cl cold brew coffee (cold brew)

• 2 cl cream or milk

• Ice

How to make it:

1. Fill a tumbler glass with ice.

2. Add vodka and coffee liqueur.

3. Pour in the cold brew coffee and stir About.

4. Top with a splash of cream or milk – preferably slowly to create a beautiful layer.

Want to make it extra nice? Don't stir About the cream directly, let the guest see how it flows down into the glass.

🥛 Cold Brew White Russian – Non-alcoholic variant

👉 Here's how to make it non-alcoholic:
Use non-alcoholic coffee liqueur (or make your own with cold brew + simple syrup) and replace the vodka with non-alcoholic vodka or omit it entirely. Pour in milk or a plant-based alternative and serve with ice.

4. Coffee Mojito – For those who dare to think new 🌿🍋

Mojito meets espresso – and the result is surprisingly fresh. This drink is for you who love mint, acidity, and coffee in a bold mix.

Ingredients:

• 4 cl light rum

• 3 cl cold espresso

• Fresh mint (6–8 leaves)

• 2 cl sugar syrup (1 part sugar + 1 part water, heated and cooled)

• 1–2 cl freshly squeezed lime juice

• Soda water

• Ice

How to make it:

1. Muddle mint and lime juice in a large glass – press lightly to release flavor, but do not mash completely.

2. Add sugar syrup and fill the glass halfway with ice.

3. Pour in rum and espresso, stir About well.

4. Top with soda water and more ice About if needed.

5. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.

A fresh, bitter-sour coffee drink that really stands out from the crowd.

🌿 Coffee Mojito – Non-alcoholic version

👉 How to make it non-alcoholic:
Omit the rum and replace it with soda water or cold lemon water. Keep the rest as in the original: mint, lime juice, espresso and sugar syrup. A refreshing mocktail with coffee flavor!

5. Kahlúa Iced Latte – Summer enjoyment in all its simplicity 🧋

The simplest on the list – but don’t underestimate it. This is a perfect go-to drink for warm afternoons in the hammock or when you quickly want to serve something delicious.

Ingredients:

• 4 cl Kahlúa

• 10–12 cl cold coffee or cold brew

• Milk, oat milk or cream (to taste)

• Ice

How to make it:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Pour in Kahlúa and fill up with cold coffee.

3. Add a splash of milk or cream.

4. Stir About and serve immediately.

Want to make it even more luxurious? Top with whipped cream and a little cocoa.

🧋 Kahlúa Iced Latte – Non-alcoholic version

👉 Here's how to make it non-alcoholic:
Use a non-alcoholic coffee liqueur or make your own by mixing strong coffee with a bit of vanilla syrup or simple syrup. Fill up with milk, ice, and enjoy!

Final tips 🌞

• Use freshly brewed or cold brew coffee for the best flavor.

• Adjust sweetness to your taste – some like more sugar, others less.

• Try plant-based alternatives like oat milk or coconut milk for a summery twist.

• Feel free to decorate with coffee beans, mint, chocolate, or grated lemon zest – it's the details that make the difference.
  

So – which coffee drink will you try first?

Feel free to share in the comments or tag us in your summer picture – we want to see your best coffee cocktails! ☕🍹