This iced coffee with caramel apple spice is the best combination of warm fall flavors and cold coffee.
It’s got smooth cold brew, sweet apple cider, rich caramel, and a touch of warm cinnamon.
If you love Starbucks’ Caramel Apple Spice but also need your caffeine fix, this is exactly what you’re looking for!
It’s easy to make, totally customizable, and SO GOOD.
Whether you’re sipping it on a crisp autumn morning or treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this drink is a winner.
Let’s make it!
- 1 cup cold brew coffee (or strong brewed coffee, chilled)
- ½ cup apple cider
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce (+ extra for drizzling)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (+ extra for garnish)
- ¼ cup milk (or creamer of choice)
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (optional, but recommended!)
- Apple slices and a cinnamon stick (for decoration, optional)
Tall glass
Spoon for stirring
Measuring cups & spoons
Knife and cutting board (for cutting up apples, if you want to)
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top for the other ingredients. - Pour in the apple cider.
Pour the apple cider slowly over the ice. - Add caramel & cinnamon
Add 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce to the glass, then sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon on top.
- Pour in the cold brew coffee
Slowly pour 1 cup of cold brew coffee over the cider and caramel mixture. - Add milk or cream and whisk.
Pour ¼ cup of milk (or your choice of creamer) into the glass. Gently stir to combine everything. - Top with whipped cream & garnish
Add a dollop of whipped cream on top, drizzle with more caramel, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Add an apple slice and cinnamon stick for garnish.
Tips and Variations
Cold brew makes coffee taste better. If you use regular brewed coffee, chill it first so it doesn’t melt the ice too quickly.
Want it creamier? Change the milk to half-and-half or a splash of vanilla creamer. ✔
Change how sweet it is. Apple cider and caramel make it sweeter, so taste it before adding more sugar.
Make it look nice. The glass has a cinnamon-sugar rim that makes it especially distinctive. Just dip the edge in caramel and then in cinnamon sugar.
- No cold brew? Brew a strong cup of coffee, let it cool, then refrigerate it.
- Dairy-free? Use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
- Extra caffeine? Add an espresso shot!
- Warm version? Skip the ice, heat everything together, and serve it warm.
Make Ahead & Storage
Make the coffee ahead: Brew and chill your coffee the night before.
Mix the apple cider, caramel, and cinnamon ahead of time so it’s ready to go.
Best fresh! This drink is best enjoyed immediately.
Want to get it ready? Before you start making the drink, mix the apple cider, caramel, and cinnamon together and put them in the fridge. When ready, just add coffee, milk, and ice.
This Caramel Apple Spice Iced Coffee is like fall in a glass—sweet, spiced, and packed with flavor. Give it a try, make it your own, and tell me what you thought! Drop a comment below with your thoughts or any fun variations you tried. ☕🍏🍂