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Author:
Franco Salzillo
No one thought McDonald’s coffee would be any good, but I must admit they’ve come a long way. Their greatest success is probably their caramel ice coffee, and it’s easy to see why. They have a good eye for sweet treats!
To copycat their coffee-making style, I had to do some research; the coffee is not bad at all, so we’re using nice beans for sure. Then there’s that lovely creaminess, and they achieve it by using condensed milk, so we’ll copy that trick from their playbook. The rest is caramel sauce or syrup and a splash of milk to round up the iced coffee.
To make this drink just like the original, you must think like McDonald’s. Few ingredients, fast and easy — that’s the way to go. That’s why this recipe calls for only four ingredients, and they’re readily available and inexpensive: espresso, condensed milk, whole milk and caramel sauce. Throw it all into a blender and pour it over ice.
You might want your ice coffee to taste just like the original, but there’s nothing wrong with playing around with the recipe to get new, exciting results.
First of all, let’s mention that you can substitute dairy for plant-based milk alternatives. To achieve the condensed milk’s thickness, you might want to add a teaspoon of cornstarch — it will thicken your milk nicely.
You can also add some chocolate syrup instead of the caramel for a fun mocha or blend a few strawberries for a pink latte that just tastes like summer.
Once you get the feel of McDonald’s coffee, you’ll be able to copycat their entire menu. After all, they only use a handful of ingredients. Keep practicing, and you’ll master them in no time!
But first, let’s make ourselves a delicious caramel iced coffee. Enjoy this beauty with a deep-fried pie, soft ice cream or a glazed donut, but leave it for dessert, enjoy a cheeseburger and some fries first — that’s the entire experience!
This recipe takes only ten to fifteen minutes, and although it yields two large glasses of iced coffee, it’s super easy to adapt it for a larger crowd. Let’s get started!
Brew your coffee and let it cool at room temperature or on an ice bath.
In a blender, add the condensed milk, whole milk, caramel syrup and cold espresso. Blend until smooth and frothy.
Fill two glasses with fresh ice and top with caramel coffee.
