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Homemade frosted coffee topped with whipped cream and cinnamon in a mason jar, creamy vintage iced coffee drink made with coffee syrup and vanilla ice cream.
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Frosted Coffee

This vintage frosted coffee is made with homemade coffee syrup, milk, and vanilla ice cream for a creamy, lightly frothy drink. An easy old-fashioned recipe shaken to perfection — no blender required.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Frosted Coffee, Frosted Coffee Recipe, old fashioned frosted coffee
Servings: 1 Drink
Author: Ashley Nicole

Ingredients

Coffee Syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee

Frosted Coffee:

  • 3 tablespoons coffee syrup or more to taste
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 heaping tablespoon vanilla ice cream
  • Whipping Cream optional

Instructions

Make the Coffee Syrup:

  • Brew 1 cup strong coffee.
  • Combine coffee and sugar in a saucepan.
  • Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

Bring to a boil.

  • Boil for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator.

Make the Frosted Coffee:

  • Add coffee syrup, milk, and ice cream to a shaker jar or mason jar with a lid.
  • Secure lid and shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds.
  • Pour into a tall glass.
  • Top with extra ice cream if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use double-strength coffee for bold flavor.
  • Syrup keeps 1–2 weeks refrigerated.
  • For thicker texture, blend with ice.
  • Substitute decaf if preferred.