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Homemade Mexican iced coffee served in a glass on a kitchen counter.

Mexican Iced Coffee

Authentic Mexican iced coffee (Café de Olla style) made with cinnamon, piloncillo, and spices, served cold with milk over ice. Refreshing, sweet, and spiced.
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Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer
  • 1 Heat-resistant container
  • 1 Large glass
  • 1 Long spoon

Ingredients

Coffee Base

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee dark roast preferred
  • 2 tablespoon piloncillo or brown sugar
  • 1 stick cinnamon canela preferred
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 pod star anise

For Serving

  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 0.5 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat water, add spices, simmer 3–4 minutes.
  • Add coffee and piloncillo, brew 4–5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, strain, and cool.
  • Fill glass with ice, pour coffee, add milk.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon, serve fresh.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.5mg