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Copycat Sonic Iced Coffee Recipe

Sonic Iced Coffee Recipe

A copycat recipe for Sonic's signature iced coffee made with smooth cold brew, creamy texture, and sweet vanilla or caramel flavoring. Ready in 5 minutes with homemade cold brew.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cold Brew Coffee
  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
  • 4 cups cold water
For Each Iced Coffee
  • 1 cup cold brew coffee or 8 oz
  • 1 cup ice preferably nugget ice
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half adjust to preference
  • 1-2 tablespoons French vanilla syrup or caramel syrup
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener optional, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk OR 1 small scoop vanilla ice cream - secret ingredient for creaminess
For Garnish
  • whipped cream optional
  • caramel or chocolate drizzle optional

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker or mason jar
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

To Make Cold Brew Coffee (Make Ahead)
  1. Combine 1 cup coarsely ground coffee with 4 cups cold water in a large jar or pitcher. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated with water. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours. The longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor.
To Make Cold Brew Coffee (Make Ahead)
  1. Strain the coffee through a fine-mesh sieve or coffee filter to remove all grounds. Store cold brew concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To Make Sonic Iced Coffee
  1. Fill a large glass (16-20 oz) halfway with ice. Use nugget ice for the authentic Sonic experience, or crushed ice as an alternative.
To Make Sonic Iced Coffee
  1. Pour 1 cup (8 oz) of cold brew coffee over the ice, filling the glass about 3/4 full.
To Make Sonic Iced Coffee
  1. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of heavy cream or half-and-half, depending on how creamy you want your drink.
To Make Sonic Iced Coffee
  1. Add 1-2 tablespoons of French vanilla syrup or caramel sauce for flavoring.
To Make Sonic Iced Coffee
  1. For extra creaminess (Sonic's secret!), add 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk OR blend in a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.
To Make Sonic Iced Coffee
  1. Add sugar or sweetener to taste if additional sweetness is desired (start with 1-2 teaspoons).
To Make Sonic Iced Coffee
  1. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
To Make Sonic Iced Coffee
  1. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with additional caramel or chocolate sauce if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy!