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A glass mason jar filled with iced coffee and ice cubes sits on a white wooden surface

Dunkin'-Style Iced Coffee (Copycat Recipe)

There’s just something irresistible about Dunkin’s iced coffee—it’s smooth, sweet, and never too bitter, making it the perfect pick-me-up on a hot morning.
If you’ve ever tried to replicate it at home with old coffee and a handful of ice cubes, you probably ended up with a watery, unsatisfying mess.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Coffee maker (drip machine or French press)
  • Tall glass or reusable iced coffee tumbler
  • Spoon or shaker bottle
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Ice
  • Mason jar or pitcher for batch prep (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp ground coffee (medium roast; Dunkin’ Original Blend preferred)
  • 6 oz hot water
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream (light cream, whole milk, half-and-half, or non-dairy alternatives like oat milk)
  • 3 tbsp sweetened flavored syrup (e.g., caramel, mocha, French vanilla – Torani or Monin recommended)
  • 1 tsp sugar (if not using syrup)

Instructions
 

  • Brew Strong Coffee
    In a coffee maker or French press, brew 3 tablespoons of ground coffee using just 6 oz of hot water.
    This yields a double-strength brew ideal for iced coffee. If using a French press, steep for 4–5 minutes.
  • Pour Over Ice and Add Sweetened Syrup
    Fill a tall glass or tumbler with 1 cup of ice. Pour the hot coffee directly over the ice.
    The melting ice will bring the strength to normal and cool it down. Stir gently to distribute the temperature.
    Mix in 2–3 tablespoons of your preferred flavored syrup (like caramel or vanilla).
    If you don’t have syrup, substitute with 1–2 teaspoons of sugar and a splash of extract (like vanilla or caramel flavoring).
    A clear Dunkin' cup filled with ice and caramel syrup sits on a black countertop next to a coffee maker
  • Add Milk or Cream
    Pour in 1/4 cup of your preferred milk or cream.
    Dunkin’ typically uses light cream or whole milk, but feel free to use your favorite dairy or non-dairy option.
    Stir until well blended and creamy.
    Milk is being poured into a Dunkin' cup filled with ice and caramel syrup while someone holds the cup
  • Taste and Adjust
    Sip and tweak to taste. If it’s too strong, add more ice or milk.
    Not sweet enough? Stir in a little more syrup or sugar.
    A hand holds a Dunkin’ iced coffee with visible layers of milk, coffee, and syrup, topped with an orange straw

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Notes

Cooking Tips

  • Use Dunkin’ Original Blend for an authentic flavor—available in most grocery stores.
  • Brew in advance and refrigerate if you want zero dilution from ice.
  • Make a batch: Multiply the recipe and store the strong coffee base in the fridge. Add syrup and cream right before serving for a fresher taste.
  • Sweetness Control: Syrups already contain sugar, so adjust additional sugar accordingly to avoid over-sweetening.
Keyword Caramel Swirl, Cold Drinks, Dunkin Copycat, Homemade Coffee, Iced Coffee