7brew Drinks: Ultimate Guide to Flavors, Recipes & Customizations (Copycat)
A fun copycat guide for making four customizable coffeehouse-style iced and blended drinks at home, including vanilla caramel, mocha, chocolate freeze, and matcha cream variations.
Equipment
- 1 Coffee maker or espresso machine for brewing strong coffee or espresso
- 1 Pitcher or large measuring cup for mixing the milk base
- 1 Small bowl for whisking matcha
- 1 Whisk small whisk or matcha whisk
- 1 Blender for the blended chocolate coffee freeze
- 4 Serving cups clear cups preferred
Ingredients
Coffee base
- 1 cup chilled espresso or very strong brewed coffee
- 2 cups ice plus more as needed
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
Sweeteners and flavorings
- 3 tablespoons vanilla syrup
- 3 tablespoons caramel syrup
- 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons white chocolate sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Matcha-style drink
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Optional toppings
- 1 cup whipped cream optional
- 1 cup cold foam optional
- 2 tablespoons caramel drizzle optional
- 2 tablespoons chocolate drizzle optional
- 1 pinch cinnamon optional
Instructions
Prepare the bases
- Brew the espresso or strong coffee and let it cool completely. Chill until cold for best results.
- In a pitcher or large measuring cup, stir together the milk, half-and-half, and vanilla extract to make a creamy base.
- In a small bowl, whisk the matcha powder with the warm water until smooth and lump-free.
Make the drinks
- For the Vanilla Caramel Iced Latte, fill a cup with ice. Add 1/4 cup chilled coffee, 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup, and 1 tablespoon caramel syrup. Pour in about 3/4 cup creamy base and stir lightly.
- For the Mocha Cream Iced Coffee, fill a cup with ice. Add 1/4 cup chilled coffee and 1 1/2 tablespoons chocolate syrup. Pour in about 3/4 cup creamy base and stir until combined.
- For the Blended Chocolate Coffee Freeze, combine 1/4 cup chilled coffee, 3/4 cup ice, 3/4 cup creamy base, 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, and 1/2 tablespoon white chocolate sauce in a blender. Blend until smooth and thick, then pour into a cup.
- For the Iced Vanilla Matcha Cream, fill a cup with ice. Add the prepared matcha, 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup, and about 3/4 cup creamy base. Stir or shake until evenly combined.
- Taste each drink and adjust sweetness or strength as desired. Add optional whipped cream, cold foam, caramel drizzle, chocolate drizzle, or a pinch of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
Use chilled coffee so the drinks do not water down quickly. Oat milk is a great dairy-free option. Coffee ice cubes help keep flavor strong. Blended drinks are best served immediately.