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Iced Americano

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coffee & espresso•italian•vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, contains caffeine
5 minutes•1 drink (12 ounces)•

Ingredients

  • 18 grams ground coffee beans – finely ground for espresso
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 6 ounces cold water
Iced Americano

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Fill a 12-ounce glass with the ice cubes.

  2. 2.

    Pour the cold water into the glass over the ice.

  3. 3.

    Grind 18 grams coffee beans finely for espresso.

  4. 4.

    Pull a double shot of espresso from the grounds, aiming for about 2 ounces in 25–30 seconds.

  5. 5.

    Gently pour the hot espresso over the ice water; the drink should be well-chilled with a light crema on top.

  6. 6.

    Serve immediately.

An Iced Americano is a clean, refreshing espresso drink built over ice with cold water, delivering a crisp coffee flavor without the weight of milk. It’s bright, aromatic, and showcases the bean’s character, with a gentle dilution that softens bitterness while keeping the finish snappy. The texture is light and brisk, making it an ideal warm-weather alternative to milk-based iced espresso drinks.

The Americano traces its roots to espresso culture, with stories linking the style to Americans in Italy who preferred a longer cup. The iced version adapts that profile for hot days, preserving espresso aroma while cooling rapidly. Over time it has become a standard coffeehouse staple worldwide, prized for its simplicity and faithful expression of espresso.