12 Best Iced Coffee Drinks

It doesnt have to be summer for the iced coffee craving to kick into high gear, but when the temps creep up to triple digits, something chill to start the day seems just about right. Heres a list of some of our very best iced coffee creations, from cold brew to cleverly flavored espresso drinks designed to help keep you cool while delivering that welcome caffeine jolt. All these make an awesome addition to your weekend brunch bash, natch.

Just a spoon full of sugar and a splash of milk or cream softens the kick of that can come from a straight shot of espresso. Variations on that sweetened dairy scenario seem endless, but remember this: If you want to make a drink like a polished pro, stock up onsimple syrup. It mixes easily for a seamless sipper.

And when a coffee drink heads in a decidedly dessert-style direction, weve got no beef. Go heavy on the ice and make the brain freeze last a little longer.