[1] Black iced coffee (photo courtesy Nescafe). [2] Iced coffee, light (photo courtesy Peets). [3] With half-and-half (photo courtesy Coffeemania). [4] Thai iced coffee (photo courrtesy Peets). [5] White Russian (photo courtesy DeLonghi).

Many people can’t live without iced coffee. We see them walking around on the coldest winter days, sipping from jumbo cups of it.

For more celebratory occasions, how about spiked iced coffee?

It’s as simple as adding liqueur or a shot of your favorite spirit to a basic iced coffee.

You can turn it into a party experience, too.

PREPARATION TIPS

 
If you’re having guests:

 
Consider a DIY bar with different flavor additions.

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RECIPE #1: KAHLÚA ICED COFFEE

Just add Kahlúa or other coffee liqueur to iced coffee, black or with milk.

Ingredients For 1 Drink

 
Preparation

1. FILL the glass (or pitcher) with ice and iced coffee.

2. ADD the Kahlúa, stir, and garnish as desired.
 
 
RECIPE #2: THAI ICED COFFEE

Thai iced coffee uses strong, bitter coffee—such as espresso, French roast or Italian roast—which acts as a counterpoint to the rich cream and the sweetened condensed milk. This is a sweet drink: There are no sugar-free versions.

You can even use leftover coffee. While coffee purists may shudder at the thought, the sweetened condensed milk masks any notes they might have detected. Similarly, you can use strong instant coffee.

Ingredients Per Serving

 
Preparation

1. POUR coffee into a mixing container (we use a repurposed glass orange juice bottle).

2. ADD 4-6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk and optional spices; stir well until dissolved. Refrigerate for one hour or longer to chill.

3. ADD a few ice cubes to two tall glasses and fill with the cold coffee mixture. Top off with the cream. As the cream sinks, it makes an attractive swirl.

After you make the first batch, taste it and adjust the recipe. Add more sweetened condensed milk if you want a sweeter drink, or more cream if you want a richer drink or if the coffee is too strong.
 
Dessert Variation

Add a scoop of coffee or vanilla ice cream; garnish with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.

Iced coffee with a shot of vodka: Now there’s an idea for chillaxing on a summer day. If you want a serious cocktail, you can make an old-school Black Russian or a White Russian with these (recipes).

You can make a White Mexican with tequila or a White Caribbean with rum.

If you don’t normally sweeten your iced coffee, leave out the sugar. Adjust the ingredients proportions based on the size of the glass you are using.

RECIPE: RUSSIAN ICED COFFEE

Ingredients For 1 Drink

 
Preparation

1. BREW the espresso coffee. Let cool. Add the sugar and the vodka.

2. POUR into a glass and top with cream. Add crushed ice, stir and serve.