Cold Coffee
Indian-style cold coffee — instant coffee blended with milk, sugar, and ice into a frothy thick drink. Stronger and sweeter than American iced coffee. The Pakistani-Indian beverage that fuels summer afternoons.
Prep Time
11 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
6
Calories
306 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Coffee1 ½
- Milk1 ½ cup
- Ice1 ½
- Sugar¾ cup
- Butter½ cup
- Vanilla Extract1 ½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Coffee1.5
- Milk1.5 cup
- Ice1.5
- Sugar0.75 cup
- Butter0.5 cup
- Vanilla Extract1.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, combine 2 cups of cold milk (whole milk for richest texture), 2 tablespoons of instant coffee powder, ¼ cup of sugar (adjust to taste), 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 2
Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until frothy and thick. The mixture should be light brown with substantial foam on top.
- 3
Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream (optional but traditional for the cafe-style version). Blend another 15 seconds.
- 4
Taste and adjust: more coffee for stronger, more sugar for sweeter, more milk for milder.
- 5
Pour into tall glasses. The foam settles on top, creating the cafe-style appearance.
- 6
Top with optional garnishes: chocolate syrup drizzle, chocolate shavings, a dust of cocoa powder, whipped cream. Serve with a straw immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Instant coffee for authentic flavor. Nescafé or any quality instant powder. Brewed coffee tastes different — instant is the right choice for Indian cold coffee.
- 2.Cold milk only. Hot milk doesn't blend properly with ice.
- 3.Whole milk for richness. Skim milk makes thin watery cold coffee.
- 4.Ice cream for the upgrade. The cafe-style version uses ice cream blended in. Optional but transformative.
🔬 Why It Works
Indian cold coffee succeeds because it's designed for hot weather — milk-based for richness, sweet for energy, cold and frothy for refreshment. The instant coffee dissolves completely (unlike brewed coffee) giving a uniform color and flavor. The high-speed blending creates the characteristic frothy top that defines cafe-style cold coffee.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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