Wenn die Temperaturen steigen, sehnt man sich nach einer Abkühlung, die ordentlich Energie bringt. Ob Iced Latte, Espresso on the Rocks oder ein Cold Brew direkt aus dem Kühlschrank: kalte Kaffeegetränke sind für viele Home-Baristas und Kaffeeliebhaber fester Bestandteil des Sommeralltags. Doch neben den Klassikern gibt es noch eine ganze Welt an Rezepten, die sich mit einem guten Espresso zaubern lassen. In diesem Blog stellen wir Euch fünf Rezepte für kalte Kaffeeklassiker und Trendgetränke vor, die sich mit dem richtigen Equipment und den passenden Bohnen auch zuhause perfekt zubereiten lassen.
Shakerato
The classic Italian summer coffee. Anyone who has ever ordered a drink at an Italian café in the summer is familiar with the scene: a slender glass filled with ice-cold espresso, topped with a delicate layer of foam. The Shakerato is a classic and arguably the most elegant summer drink you can make with espresso. The recipe is incredibly simple.
What you'll need:
- 2 shots of espresso, freshly brewed
- Ice cubes
- Cocktail shaker with strainer
- A chilled glass, preferably a martini glass or a coupe glass
- Optionally, a little sugar or sugar syrup
The Shakerato Recipe, Step by Step:
- Brew a fresh cup of espresso and let it cool briefly to about 60 °C.
- Add ice cubes to the shaker and pour in the espresso.
- Optional: Add a teaspoon of sugar or sugar syrup
- Shake vigorously for at least 10–15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture through the strainer into the chilled glass; leave the ice cubes in the shaker.
Tips for the best results:
Espresso is the heart of the Shakerato. A medium to dark roast with natural sweetness works best here, since the ice slightly tones down the flavors. Beans that are too light and very acidic can then come across as unpleasantly sharp.
To give your Shakerato that special something, you can enhance the mixture with additional flavors. Just add a strip of lemon zest or a dash of vanilla extract to the shaker.
Dalgona Coffee
The DIY TikTok Recipe – What started as a viral trend on TikTok has long since become a true summer classic. And for good reason: making the popular Dalgona coffee requires minimal effort, yet the result is all the more impressive.
What you'll need:
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 150–200 ml milk or plant-based milk of your choice
- Ice cubes
- Hand mixer or whisk
Step-by-Step Dalgona Coffee Recipe
- Mix the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a bowl.
- Beat with a mixer on high speed until a creamy, light-brown mixture forms with stiff peaks.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour milk over them.
- Carefully place the coffee foam on top of the milk.
- Stir before drinking, or take a moment to enjoy the color gradient first.
Our insider tip: Dalgona Matcha
If you don't like instant coffee or just want to try something new, give Dalgona Matcha a try—it works on the same principle, but with matcha powder, sugar, and hot water. The foam is slightly less firm than with coffee, but it's a vibrant green and has that typical earthy matcha aroma.
Iced Coffee
The German Classic with Whipped Cream – Some things don’t need to be reinvented. Iced coffee with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream has been a classic in German cafés for decades—essentially a dessert and a refreshment all in one—and it’s also very easy to make at home.
What you'll need:
- 1–2 shots of espresso or 150 ml of strong filter coffee
- 1–2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 100 ml whipping cream
- Ice cubes, as desired
Step-by-Step Iced Coffee Recipe
- Make espresso or filter coffee and let it cool completely, preferably in the refrigerator.
- Whip the cream until stiff.
- Scoop some vanilla ice cream into a tall glass and pour the coffee over it.
- Top it off with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Optional: cocoa powder or chocolate shavings
Espresso Perfetto Tips for Food Lovers
Medium to dark roasts work best for iced coffee—they hold their own against the sweetness of ice and cream without becoming bitter.
When made with espresso , iced coffee has a much more intense flavor, is more aromatic, and contains more caffeine than when made with filter coffee. For extra flavor, you can top the glass with a little chocolate sauce or use chocolate or hazelnut ice cream instead of vanilla ice cream.
Iced Matcha Latte
Creamy, green, refreshing—matcha has long since ceased to be just a passing trend, which is why it absolutely belongs on this list, even though it’s not actually a coffee drink. In recent years, this green tea beverage has carved out a permanent place for itself in cafés and home kitchens, and it’s especially popular in its iced version. We’ll show you how to make an iced matcha latte at home that tastes just as good as the one at your favorite café.
What you'll need:
- 1–2 tsp matcha powder in ceremonial or premium quality
- 50 ml hot water (about 70–80 °C, because boiling water makes matcha bitter)
- 150–200 ml milk or plant-based milk of your choice
- Ice cubes
- Bamboo whisk (chasen) or a small milk frother and a strainer
Step-by-Step Recipe for Iced Matcha Latte:
- Siftthe matcha powder into a bowl or directly into the glass.
- Add hot water and whisk with a chasen or frother until it forms a smooth paste.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and cold milk.
- Slowly pour the matcha paste over the top to create the characteristic color gradient.
- Stir gently and enjoy.
Tips for the best results:
Matcha has a natural sweetness that many people enjoy without adding sugar. If you prefer it sweeter, it’s best to use agave syrup or rice syrup —both dissolve well in cold liquids and have less of an effect on the matcha’s flavor than regular sugar.
For an extra caffeine boost, you can also add a fresh shot of espresso to your matcha latte at the end to whip up an Iced Dirty Matcha Latte.
Even More Inspiration – More Summer Classics
The list of cold coffee drinks is long—and we’ve already written separate blog posts about some of the classics, where you’ll find everything you need to know about how to make them. Whether it’s espresso tonic, affogato, Cold Brew or Frappuccino: check out our blogs and get inspired!
Sommerliche Kaffeegetränke bei Espresso Perfetto: Das richtige Equipment und die richtigen BohnenGute Zutaten und das passende Equipment machen Deinen kalten Kaffeegenuss erst so richtig gut. Das Wichtigste ist und bleibt dabei natürlich eine gute Siebträgermaschine, die passende Kaffeemühle und die richtigen Bohnen als Basis für guten Espresso. Alles, was Du für Deinen perfekten Sommerkaffee brauchst, findest Du in unserem Online-Shop – von den Bohnen über den Shaker bis zum Matcha-Pulver. Schau vorbei und stell Dir Dein perfektes Barista-Setup zusammen!
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