I love being able to make our favorite coffee drinks at home. And they are so much cheaper! Whether you're a fan of cold coffee, frozen frappes, or hot lattes, you can create your very own drink menu at home.
Staring at the menu at the coffee shop can feel stressful. With so many different options, where are you even supposed to start? And let's not get started on the pricing. Paying over $10 for a morning beverage seems crazy!
Once my teenagers started asking for trips to Dunkin or Starbucks, I started trying to duplicate those recipes at home. We've had fun tweaking and testing all the recipes you see below.
1. Frozen Latte Recipe
This classic frozen latte is perfect for hot afternoons when I need a caffeine fix. It tastes somewhere between iced coffee and a milkshake. It has a creamy texture and milk foam from blending.
2. Honey Latte Recipe
The flavor of the espresso paired with the natural sweetness of honey is the perfect way to kickstart the day. I like this when I am under the weather, but still prefer coffee to tea.
3. Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe
This is our favorite option to make in a big batch and keep in the fridge. It is similar to the iced caramel coffees that come in the carton at a grocery store.
4. Mocha Iced Coffee Recipe
My top coffee recipe! This iced mocha takes only minutes to make. It's a fast, easy way to fulfill your chocolate and coffee cravings at the same time. It is on repeat around here during the hot summer days.
5. Lavender Coffee Recipe
If you've never tried a lavender latte at home, you are truly missing out. Each sip delivers earthy floral notes that balance the bold espresso, creating a sophisticated drink. I grow lavender in my garden just to be able to make this drink.
6. Vanilla Iced Coffee
This vanilla iced coffee is the perfect way to start the day or get through an afternoon slump. You can even use up any leftover coffee from your morning pot.
7. Frosted Coffee Recipe
The best Chick-fil-A copycat! As an avid coffee drinker, I give this one two enthusiastic thumbs up. It's likely to become one of the most popular drinks that you make. Skip the drive-thru and whip up this sweet treat at home.
8. Hot Chocolate Coffee Recipe
If you love hot chocolate AND coffee, this Hot Chocolate Coffee Recipe is basically your dream come true. Two ingredients and just a few minutes to make, this is the easiest mocha latte ever.
9. Sweet Iced Coffee Recipe
This sweet iced coffee is another option perfect for hot summer days. Or whenever you just want iced coffee at home without having to put on your shoes. Make a pitcher full and keep it in the fridge, ready to go.
10. Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Recipe
Forget about paying those high Starbucks prices for this signature beverage when you can make a caramel ribbon crunch right at home. It tastes just like it came from the coffee shop menu, and you'll be amazed that you were able to pull this one off.
11. Vanilla Coffee Frappuccino Recipe
This Vanilla Coffee Frappuccino Recipe is a marriage of a vanilla milkshake and an iced coffee. It just may become the frozen treat of the summer.
12. Oreo Iced Coffee Recipe
This Oreo Iced Coffee Recipe is what all your Oreo dreams are made of. Black cocoa powder gives it that classic Oreo flavor. The crushed cookies, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup on top make it feel more like a dessert than a drink. In my house, this most definitely is on our dessert menu on repeat.
13. Starbucks Caramel Brulee Latte Recipe
If you've ever been tempted by the Starbucks Caramel Brulée Latte, this easy latte recipe should be your pick. It's the perfect creamy latte for caramel lovers, without being too complicated, and every sip has the perfect caramel flavor. Wow yourself or your friends with this easy copycat drink.
14. Coffee Milkshake Recipe
Who says that you can't sip on dessert for breakfast? This Coffee Milkshake Recipe is the perfect velvety milkshake. Treat yourself on a hot day. The ratio of coffee to ice cream makes the perfect texture.
15. Starbucks Raspberry Mocha Recipe
This Starbucks Raspberry Mocha Recipe combines bold coffee with sweet raspberry syrup, creating an amazing combo. It's simple enough to whip up for a coffee date with friends, but it feels special enough that everyone will think you spent way more effort than you actually did! If you're a fan of fruit and chocolate, you're going to love this one.
16. Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Recipe
This Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Recipe is my equivalent of holidays in a cup. And the best part? You only need four ingredients and a few minutes to pull it off at home. Each sip is full of that festive flavor you want in December. Give yourself the gift of enjoying that addictive peppermint flavoring, all year long.
17. Peppermint Mocha Latte
Once Christmas rolls around, this Peppermint Mocha Latte becomes my absolute go-to. Bake up a batch of your favorite holiday cookies, and you've got yourself the most festive little morning ritual around. If you want to elevate a standard cup of coffee, this recipe makes it easy.
18. Iced Peppermint Mocha
Still like iced coffee in the winter? This Iced Peppermint Mocha is one cool drink that I make every year once the colder months come around. Rich chocolate and cool mint? Yes, please! A cup of this makes you so thankful that you don't drink plain old black coffee. It's a spin on classic mochas, and a fun way to make a special drink that is sure to bring a smile to your face.
19. Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino
One more chocolate and peppermint option (which is my favorite)! This frozen Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino may qualify more as a dessert than a beverage. It is rich, minty, and packed with chocolate.
20. Virgin Espresso Martini Recipe
This Virgin Espresso Martini Recipe is the ultimate way to feel fancy without any added alcohol. It's a party drink that is beautiful and delicious!
21. Coffee Slushy Recipe
If you like the coldness of an iced latte but the texture of a slushy, this easy drink recipe is a must-make. Since we got a Ninja Slushi Machine last month, it's a winner in my book for sure!
How can I brew coffee for these recipes?
For all of them, you can brew coffee any way you like. We own many coffee-making options. I normally buy whole bean coffee and grind it, but ground coffee works when I'm in a hurry. Sometimes I use a French press, sometimes a drip machine, sometimes a K-Cup machine, or a pour-over. We also have an espresso machine. The most important thing is to make strong coffee. When you are adding it to a drink, it will be diluted by the ice cubes, warm milk, cream, or anything else you add. You can even buy cold brew concentrate at the grocery store and use that.
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