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Sparkling Coconut Iced Coffee Recipe: Refreshing Summer Drink

I figure that since it’s the morning after the 4th of July, a big coffee is in order.

Iced coffee soda with coconut syrup, cold brew and bubbly soda.

Think iced coffee soda — light, refreshing, and perfect for summer.

Iced coconut coffee soda made with cold brew, coconut syrup and seltzer.

Hasn’t this been a strange week? With the 4th landing midweek, celebrations felt scattered — last weekend, yesterday, and maybe again next weekend — like one extended holiday. And now today feels suspiciously like a Monday.

So: coffee.

Cold brew coffee poured over ice with coconut syrup and cream.

This isn’t my first go at coffee soda. A few summers back I made cold brew soda floats that were intense and dessert-like — absolutely delicious, but not ideal for breakfast. This coconut coffee soda is lighter and more suited for an afternoon pick-me-up.

I’m still obsessed with the lavender latte at The Pretty Dish — that lavender-vanilla syrup is heavenly — and coconut syrup is a longtime favorite of mine. Combining coconut syrup with cold brew and fizzy soda takes those flavors in a bright, bubbly direction.

A glass of iced coffee soda topped with coconut cream.

For me, this is more of an afternoon or early evening drink. The carbonation makes it feel a little cocktail-like — you could even add a splash of liqueur for brunch or a relaxed evening treat.

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Refreshing iced coconut coffee soda, served over crushed ice.

My relationship with coffee has evolved a lot over the years. I went from not liking it at all to loving iced coffee above all. These days, I prefer every coffee iced when possible, but with kids and a busy schedule, quick caffeination is a necessity.

Keeping coconut or other flavored syrups in the fridge and a batch of cold brew on hand means I can make the coffee I want without stopping at a drive-thru.

Cold brew coffee, coconut syrup and soda ready to combine.

The soda element gives this drink a cocktail-like vibe even if it doesn’t taste alcoholic. It’s a lovely, effervescent way to enjoy coffee in summer and a fun alternative to standard iced coffee or lattes.

Iced coconut coffee soda in a tall glass with a straw.

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Iced Coconut Coffee Soda

Yield:
1 drink
Total Time:
30 mins

Ingredients

Coconut Syrup

  • 1/2 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

Coffee Soda

  • 3 tablespoons coconut syrup
  • 8 ounces cold brew coffee
  • Coconut milk or cream, optional
  • 3 to 4 ounces seltzer (coconut-flavored works well)

Instructions

Coconut Syrup

  • Combine the coconut, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a jar and stir in the coconut extract. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Coffee Soda

  • Fill a glass with crushed ice and add the coconut syrup. Pour in the cold brew and stir. If desired, stir in coconut milk or cream. Top with seltzer and serve immediately.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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Iced coconut coffee soda finished and ready to drink.

Yep — going to need all of those today.